Will To Power
FADE IN.
INT. STUDY - DAY
Focusing on his computer screen, Peter checks and edits a draft.
PETER (V.O.)
Done! I plan to finish
my assignment in the
early afternoon so
that those supporting
me can go home
early.
Relaxing on the sofa, Peter researches with his phone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
What drives humans
to use their force to
destroy, rather than
to use their strength to
create?
TV. Road barricades. At a blocked access point, a JOURNALIST interviews a masked MAN in black.
JOURNALIST
...How do you think
it will end?
MAN
Hmm...
PETER (V.O.)
He's mindless.
FLASHBACK
EXT. VILLAGE HUTS - DAY (1964)
Having made toy guns with lollipop sticks, Peter (10) and a BOY (11) fires his rubber bands at each other.
END FLASHBACK
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I only played games
when I was a kid. At
15, I've to earn a living,
selling my cheap labour
in a hotel.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
I learned how to
provide service and
aspired to make a
difference one day.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Initially, I worked on
Sundays and holidays.
From 17-19, I worked
from 4pm-11pm during
weekdays too. Then,
I did my home work. I
didn't have spare
energy.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
But when I found I
didn't have a "why" to
live, I began to study
philosophy by myself.
INT. CLASSROOM - DAY (1971)
Peter (17) is discussing with a CLASSMATE (17).
PETER
You study philosophy?
The classmate nods proudly.
PETER (Cont'd)
Tell me something
about it?
The classmate shows a handwritten note on a book.
CLASSMATE
It's quote from Friedrich
Nietzsche - a German
Philosopher.
The classmate reads a quote.
PETER
I don't get it. I can't
even pronounce the
philosopher's name.
END FLASHBACK
PETER (V.O.)(Cont'd)
His concept of "will to
power" is said to have
inspired Adolf Hitler
and other fascists.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
He doesn't elaborate
his concept; as everything,
including facts, is subject
to interpretations.
Peter surfs the web with his phone.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
Here's one quote from
him: Insanity from
individuals is something
rare - but in groups,
parties, nations and
epochs, it is the rule.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd)
He's that observant
and insightful!
INT. CHA CHAAN TENG - DAY
Crowded. Peter shares a table with a GROUP dressed in working-class outfits.
PETER (V.O.)
Here's a normal group.
I believe they've to
provide for their
families.
INT. STUDY - DAY
Focusing on the computer screen, Peter types and types.
PETER (V.O.)
Some people have
to be creative. Let
me do it!
FADE OUT. The End