Land of the Pharaohs (1955)
James Hayter: Mikka, Vashtar's Servant
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Quotes
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Vashtar : Listen to them, Vashtar! This is a funeral, but they're not sad. They almost seem as if they're happy
Vashtar : The life they hope for in the future seems to mean more to them than their present life.
Vashtar's servant : I wonder if any of them ever saw or spoke to someone living in the future.
Vashtar : I don't think so, Mikka.
Vashtar's servant : I'd rather enjoy this life. Mind you, the wine in the grave sounds like a good idea, but how do I know I'll be thirsty?
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Vashtar's servant : Who ever heard of a slave having a slave?
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[last lines]
Vashtar : So it's finished.
[they gaze at the pyramid]
Vashtar : A structure to house one man and the greatest treasure of all time.
Senta : And a structure to last for all time.
Vashtar : Only history will tell.
Kyra : Will he be remembered?
Vashtar's servant : I don't think I'll ever forget him!
Vashtar : Yes, he will be remembered. The pyramid will keep his memory alive. In that he built better than he knew. Come, we have a long way to go.
[they turn away to begin their journey]