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duologue
Political Thriller, Drama
2 Characters

The Paring Knife

from The Honourable Woman

Written by Hugo Blick

The Honourable Woman

Nessa Stein confronts the man responsible for the most traumatic events of her life, including her kidnapping and the death of her brother. Zahid Al-Zahid tests her morality with a knife while Nessa reveals her deep-seated guilt and sense of deserved suffering. The scene culminates in a high-stakes negotiation for the release of a child, highlighting Nessa's newfound resolve.

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ZAHID AL-ZAHID: Do you know who I am? I am Kasim’s grandfather. My son raped you. On my orders. Mine. One of my soldiers also, he killed your father. On my orders. What I have ordered is beyond all imagining. [He places a knife on the table] So I must ask you: if there was a knife on the table betwe

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CharactersNessa Stein, Zahid Al-Zahid
Duration00:03:00
Age RangeAdult & Senior
GenderMale & Female
GenrePolitical Thriller, Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceThe Honourable Woman
ToneConfrontational, Despairing, Resigned, Defiant
AccentBritish
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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