The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
''[Words on screen: “From the Treaty of Treason: In penance for their uprising, each district
shall offer up a male and female between the ages of 12 and 18 at a public “Reaping.” These
Tributes shall be delivered to the custody of The Capitol. And then transferred to a public
arena where they will Fight to the Death until a lone victor remains. Henceforth and
forevermore, this pageant shall be known as The Hunger Games.”]''
'''Seneca Crane (v.o.)''': “I think it’s our tradition. It comes out of a particularly”
'''(Seneca Crane and Caesar Flickerman are sitting on white seats in the auditorium of The
Capitol, Caesar is interviewing Seneca.)'''
'''Seneca''': “But it’s been the way we’ve been able to heal. First it was a reminder of the
rebellion. It was a price the districts had to pay. But I think it has grown from that. I think it’s
uh- something that knits us all together.”
'''Caesar''': “This is your third year as Game maker. What defines your personal signature?”
''[Seneca takes a breath in and the scene changes to district 12. “DISTRICT 12” is in the
bottom right corner. Primrose Everdeen screams.]''
'''Katniss''': “Shh, shhh.” '''(Katniss hugs Prim and strokes her hair.)''' “It’s okay, it’s okay. You
were just dreaming, you were dreaming.”
'''Katniss''': I know, I know, but it’s not. It’s your first year, Prim, your name’s only been in
there once. They’re not going to pick you. Shh, try to go to sleep.”
'''Prim''': “I can’t.”
'''Katniss''': “Just try, just try.” '''(Prim whispers in Katniss’s ear and she nods. Prim lays down
and Katniss starts to sing.)''' “Deep in the meadow, under the willow,” '''(Prim joins
Katniss.)''' “a bed of grass, a soft green pillow.” '''(Katniss and Prim stop singing.)''' “You
remember that song. Okay, you finish it. I gotta go.” '''(Katniss kisses Prim’s forehead.)'''
'''Prim''': “Where?”
'''Katniss''': I just gotta go.” '''(Katniss walks down the stairs, v.o.)''' “But I’ll be back. I love
you.” '''(Katniss grabs her coat and Buttercup, Prim’s cat, hisses at her.)''' “I’ll still cook you.”
'''(Katniss opens the door.)'''
'''Gale''': “What are you gonna do with that when you kill it?”
'''Gale''': “What're you gonna do with a 100 pound deer, Catnip? It's Reaping Day, the place
is crawling with Peacekeepers.
'''Katniss''': "It was the first deer, I've seen in a year.Now, I have nothing."
'''Gale''': "Okay."
'''Gale''': "What if they did? Just one you. Why if everyone just stop watching?"
'''Gale''': "You root for your favorite, you cry when they get killed. It's sick."
'''Katniss''': "Yeah."
'''Gale''': "If no one watches, then they don't have a game. It's as simple as that. What?"
'''Katniss''': "Nothing."
'''Gale:''' "We could do it, you know? Take off. Live in the woods. What we do anyway?"
Maybe not.
Maybe not.
I might.
Here.
And be the odds be ever in your favor. How many times has your name entered it?
What's this?
That's a, Mockingjay.
How much?
Thank you.
Mom?
Aww. Look at you. You look beautiful. Better tuck in that tail little duck.
Okay.
Oh no.
I wish I look liked you. You wanna see what I got you today? It's a Mockingjay pin. To protect
you. And as long as you have it. Nothing bad will happen to you. Okay? I promise.
Okay, it's time to sign in now. Okay, they will prick your finger to take just a little bit of
blood.
I'm scared.
Okay?
Go sit down there with the little kids. I'll find you after okay?
Next.
Next.
Go ahead.
Next.
Next.
Next.
Next.
And, may the odds be ever in your favor. Now, before we begin. We have a very special film.
Brought to you all the way from the Capitol.
War..,..
Terrible war.
With those..,..
Thirteen districts rebeled against the country that fed them, Loved them.
Hard fought.
Sorely won.
The people.
We swore as a nation
Bathed in riches..,..
select
As usual..,..
ladies first.
Primrose Everdeen!
Come on up.
Prim!
Prim!
No!
I volunteer!
I volunteer as Tribute.
I'm so sorry!
No!
Noo!
Come on dear.
Katniss Everdeen.
Wasn't it?
Yes.
Let's have a big hand for our very first volunteer, Katniss Everdeen.
And now..,..
Peeta Mellark.
Here we are.
Our Tributes from District 12.
Prim, listen.
Listen, Prim.
Gale will bring you game. you can sell cheese from your goat.
Exactly.
To protect you.
Thank you.
I won't.
No matter what you feel, you will be there for her. Do you understand?
Don't cry.
It's time.
No! No!
I promise Prim.
I'm fine.
Yeah, I know.
I am.
Listen to me.
Get to a bow. / I may not have a bow..,.. What will if you show them how good you are.
Animals.
They're twenty four of us, Gale, and only one comes out.
Yeah.
Okay.
Let's go!
Crystal chandeliers.
Platinum donuts.
200 miles per hour and you can barely feel a thing.
that even though you're here and even though it's just for a little while.
Haymitch?
Look!
You know if you don't want to talk, I understand. But I just don't
Congratulations.
Okay, so uh..,..
so when do we start?
Whoah.
You're so eager.
Mentor?
Yeah.
Our mentor, you're supposed to tell us how to get sponsors and give us advice.
Oh, okay.
Ummm..,..
and know,
in your heart,
The refreshments.
You know,
Yes.
Very exciting.
this moment..,..
The moment..,..
when a Tribute..,..
becomes a victor.
Oh! Joy.
Like what?
taxing stuff.
That is mahogany.
Look at you!
Oh!
some water,
It's huge.
That's incredible.
Come on.
Yes.
What's that?
What's that?
That was on of the bravest thing I've ever seen for your sister.
My name is Cinna.
Katniss.
So tonight
they're gonna take you out and show you off to the world.
We'll see.
I hope not.
It's not real fire. These suits are built so you won't feel a thing.
The idea..,..
You ready?
Don't be afraid.
And the Sponsors get to see the Tributes for the first time.
Very nice.
..,..14..,.. 13..,..
It looks exciting.
Right, right.
the fishing.
And then
I love that.
Welcome.
Welcome.
Tributes.
We welcome you.
We salute
the courage
So brave.
Fake flame?
let's go upstairs.
Come on.
I know!
In two weeks
There are four compulsory exercises, the rest will be individual training.
My advice is;
Where's my knife?
I put my knife..,..
You liar.
He's a career.
From District 1.
..,..and 2.
And I don't think they let them have desert, and you can.
Almost..,..
I'm alright.
Okay, well I'm not gonna kill anybody with a sack of flour.
It's true.
What?
No.
Throw it.
Hi.
Hey.
I uh..,..
See?
Wow.
Yeah.
Katniss Everdeen.
Hey Katniss.
Shoot straight.
Katniss Everdeen.
District 12.
Thank you,
Mad?
..,..consideration. Genius!
Genius.
On who? On her?
On him?
score of 9.
From District..,..
Rue, score of 7.
Peeta Mellark..,..
score of..,..
Eight.
And finally..,..
From District 12
Katniss Everdeen.
Eleven.
Congratulations.
To Katniss Everdeen..,..
An eleven?
Well, at an apple.
Seneca,
I mean,
twenty four at random, and execute them all at once? Way a lot faster..,..
Hope.
Hope?
Hope.
So?
Right.
If she's staring at all my jewels, she cannot take her eye from..,..
Oh, lovely.
Where's Peeta?
What?
Caesar Flickerman!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Now, we all have five minutes that they are all going to be out here.
Amazing.
I don't feel amazing.
Exactly.
Okay?
Okay.
Marvel!
Welcome Clove.
So you're a fighter?
Cato!
I can apply myself to situation present and I'll be able to. thank you.
It's lovely to see you. Thank you so much.
What?
I have to say
My heart..,.. stopped.
My heart stopped.
So did mine.
Yes.
Yes.
In the end?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Not yours.
Peeta, welcome.
How are you finding the Capitol? Don't say with a map.
Showers?
Yes.
Um..,..
Do I?
Yeah.
Lovely, So Peeta..,..
tell me.
Tell me.
Well, there a
Well..,..
Right folks?
Thank you.
Peeta Mellark.
District 12!
You don't talk to me and then you say you have a crush on me?
You say you wanna train alone? Is that how you wanna play?
Now I can sell the star cross lovers from District 12.
You too?
Oh, hey.
Can't sleep?
I know.
Listen to them.
Yeah?
I don't know.
No.
But, you know, I just keep wishing I could think of a way to show them
Yeah.
I miss my sister.
Yeah I know.
Why not?
Don't step off that pedestal earlier or they'll blow you sky high.
I won't.
Katniss.
Thanks.
What is that?
Your tracker.
Final checks.
Here.
Thank you.
30 seconds.
20 seconds.
10 seconds.
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And of course..,..
Hey, loverboy!
Let's go.
Sir.
Two.
Okay.
I'll do it myself.
Get her!
She gotta come down at some point, it's that or starve to death.
Okay.
Thank you.
Oooh.
Those things are very lethal.
Very.
Run!
Run!
Run!
Go!
is powerfull to hallucinations.
Mom, please..,..
Please..,..
Please do something.
Katniss, go!
Rue?
It's okay. I'm not gonna hurt you.
Here.
Thanks.
A couple of days.
Thank you.
What?
Right.
Mockingjays.
That's great.
You try.
Okay so, if we hear that means we're okay and we'll be back real soon.
Hey.
Okay.
Let's go.
Katniss!
Katniss!
Katniss, help!
Katniss!
Katniss ! Help!
Katniss!
Katniss!
It's okay.
You're okay.
You're alright.
It's okay.
You're okay.
You're okay.
You're okay.
Good.
Okay.
Such as?
Young love.
I don't.
Uh..,..
Well I have.
Lots of underdogs.
Things we need.
I like you,
be careful.
Peeta.
Oh my God! Peeta!
Peeta!
Hi.
It's okay.
The sword.
Katniss..,..
Katniss!
No!
Why not?
Like what?
Something.
Is that medicine?
No!
Soup.
Nice taste.
Peeta.
Who knows The Valley song? And your hand shot straight up.
Everyday.
Please.
Commencing at sunrise,
desperately
And we plan to be
generous hosts.
Katniss, you're not gonna risk your life for me. I'm not gonna let you.
You would do it for me,
wouldn't you?
Peeta!
Please.
Stay.
Okay.
I'll stay.
No!
Oh I see.
Well, it's too bad that you couldn't help your little friend.
Rue?
And now
For Rue!
Peeta!
I got it.
The girl from two, she threw a knife. but I'm okay.
You shouldn't have gone. you said you weren't gonna go.
I'm okay.
Okay,
now you.
I'm okay.
Come on.
Oh.
Oh my God, Peeta.
We could go home.
We could, with the only team left.
We could go home.
We should probably hunt around here. We don't have any food left.
Peeta?
Peeta?
Peeta?
Peeta?
Damn you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Too clever.
Ready, Lusia?
That's great.
Sure.
That's it.
That's Excellent.
Let's go.
Here.
Go on. Shoot. And we'd both go down and you'd win. Go on. I'm dead anyway. I always was,
right? I didn't know that until now. Isn't that what they want, huh? Huh! No! I can still do
this. I can still do it. One more kill. It's the only thing I know how to do. Bring pride to the
district. Not that it matters.
Please..,..!
Attention. Attention Tributes.
Go ahead.
No.
They don't.
No!
Trust me.
Trust me.
Together?
Together.
Okay.
One..,..
Two..,..
Three..,..
Stop!
Stop!
Well..
Katniss,
this is serious.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
I don't know.