Mars Attacks !
Doc # 1 : A turning point in the history of humankind
Here is an extract from an address of President Dale to the nation
[l. 1] « Good evening, my fellow Americans. I apologize for interrupting your regular programs… but I have a very [l. 2] important announcement to make. Many important things have happened to me in my life: my graduation from [l. 3]
[l. 5] Today an extraordinary discovery was made by the Hubble telescope. The data from the Hubble was decoded, [l. 6] then analysed by the most powerful computers at M.I.T. The images are undeniable. We are entering the dawn of [l. 7] a new area. Frame enlargements provide an astonishing sight. A fleet of vehicles, which can best be described as [l. 8] flying saucers, [will soon land on Nevada]. We hope we will have the chance to meet with them. I feel this is [l. 9] the perfect summation of the 20th century. (…) And soon we will become one solar system. Those flying saucers [l. 10] have come from the planet Mars and at their current course and speed will enter Earth's orbit in 16 hours. It is [l. 11] profoundly moving to know there is intelligent life out there. Our world will never feel quite the same again. [l. 12] Good night and God bless
Mars attacks ! (Tim Burton, 1996)
Doc # 2 : Cultural misunderstanding
Here is the radio message of President Dale to the Martians after the destruction of the Nevada desert : Click here to listen to the radio message
Doc # 3 : Final attempt to save the Earth.
[l.4] "Why are you doing this ? Why ? Isn't the universe big enough for both of us ? (laughing) [l.5] What is wrong with you, people ? We could work together. Why be enemies ? Because we're [l.6] different ? Is that why ? Think of the things we could do. Think of how strong we would be. [l.7] Earth... and Mars... together. There is nothing that we could not accomplish. Think about it ! [l.8] Think about it ! Why destroy when we can create ? We can have it all or we can smash it all. [l.9] Why can't we work out our differences ? Why can't we work things out ? Little people... Why [l.10] can't we all first... get along ?"
Mars attacks ! (Tim Burton, 1996)
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