1 00:00:46,719 --> 00:00:48,160 fifteen hundred years ago... 2 00:00:48,320 --> 00:00:51,040 ...most of Europe had abandoned its old beliefs... 3 00:00:51,200 --> 00:00:54,160 ...and turned to the Christian faith. 4 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:59,240 Only in the North did the people hold on to the gods of their ancestors. 5 00:00:59,399 --> 00:01:02,480 The most powerful of these gods was Odin. 6 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:05,680 He reigned among the stars in Valhalla... 7 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:09,280 ...and his ravens gave him wisdom and memory. 8 00:01:10,959 --> 00:01:14,080 But whilst the fire of the ancient powers faded... 9 00:01:14,239 --> 00:01:18,880 ...a wondrous tale arose that captured the hearts of the people. 10 00:01:19,040 --> 00:01:22,040 It told of a blacksmith who slew a mighty dragon... 11 00:01:22,200 --> 00:01:26,360 ...and won a Iegendary treasure: The dragon goId. 12 00:02:30,319 --> 00:02:33,280 -Where are we going? -Quick! 13 00:03:57,680 --> 00:03:59,920 My king! We can't hold the wall much longer. 14 00:04:00,080 --> 00:04:02,360 We can't stay. Take our son and go. 15 00:04:02,520 --> 00:04:04,320 l'm not leaving you. 16 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:07,480 Siegfried! 17 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:22,120 Xanten whelp! 18 00:04:24,199 --> 00:04:25,200 Siegfried. 19 00:04:28,279 --> 00:04:31,160 -My son. -Go now. Go! 20 00:04:56,639 --> 00:04:59,840 My brother always watches out for me. 21 00:05:08,399 --> 00:05:09,800 This way, my lady. 22 00:05:36,279 --> 00:05:37,920 What do we do? 23 00:05:40,360 --> 00:05:42,280 We must cross here, my queen. 24 00:05:54,639 --> 00:05:56,840 -Where are they? -Come on. 25 00:06:38,879 --> 00:06:40,240 Get up on here. 26 00:06:40,839 --> 00:06:46,760 Siegfried. Hold on. Hold on tight. Hold on. 27 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:52,600 My son. 28 00:08:00,720 --> 00:08:03,440 A little early for a morning swim, isn't it? 29 00:08:04,040 --> 00:08:07,200 Who are you, boy? What happened? 30 00:08:09,639 --> 00:08:11,080 What happened? 31 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:15,080 l don't know. l can't remember. 32 00:08:26,959 --> 00:08:29,520 1 2 YEARS LATER 33 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:38,160 What do you see? 34 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:40,880 Be patient, child. 35 00:08:41,039 --> 00:08:44,440 Odin's powers are in the runes. They never lie... 36 00:08:44,600 --> 00:08:47,800 -...but they won't be rushed. -Don't keep me waiting. 37 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:52,960 Fire will rain down from the sky very soon. 38 00:08:53,120 --> 00:08:54,640 Tell me more. 39 00:08:54,799 --> 00:08:58,720 And the light of that fire will reveal your destiny. 40 00:09:00,480 --> 00:09:05,480 So far from home. What destiny could l have here? 41 00:09:05,639 --> 00:09:09,560 After the fire, a man will come... 42 00:09:09,720 --> 00:09:13,040 ...a man as strong as you. 43 00:09:14,039 --> 00:09:20,560 The warrior's strength will match your own. He will even best you in battle. 44 00:09:21,919 --> 00:09:24,760 No one's ever done that before. 45 00:09:24,919 --> 00:09:27,280 No one else ever will. 46 00:09:43,320 --> 00:09:45,280 We should anchor for the night soon. 47 00:10:53,240 --> 00:10:57,360 l better get the cargo ready for the king. You work on this. 48 00:10:57,519 --> 00:10:58,640 All right. 49 00:11:16,039 --> 00:11:18,680 -Whoa. -Whoa, whoa. 50 00:11:22,360 --> 00:11:24,320 Greetings. How can l help you? 51 00:11:24,480 --> 00:11:26,800 We're looking for Eyvind the blacksmith. 52 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:28,480 That's me. 53 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:33,120 They say your iron is the best around. 54 00:11:34,679 --> 00:11:36,040 What can l do for you? 55 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:37,920 What swords have you got? 56 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:42,560 Well, right now, nothing at all. 57 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:45,240 l can see a lot of ''nothing'' right there inside. 58 00:11:45,399 --> 00:11:49,040 Oh, those. They were made for King Gunther of Burgund. 59 00:11:49,639 --> 00:11:53,080 Well, he's not here, and we are. 60 00:11:58,200 --> 00:12:03,120 Meaning that you plan to steal King Gunther's property? 61 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:05,160 ''Stealing,'' he says. 62 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:07,920 Just count yourself lucky we aren't offended. 63 00:12:08,080 --> 00:12:11,240 Eric, l think your iron is getting cold. 64 00:12:39,879 --> 00:12:41,160 Good day to you. 65 00:12:50,200 --> 00:12:51,880 l don't like Saxons. 66 00:12:52,039 --> 00:12:53,880 l do, once in a while. 67 00:12:54,039 --> 00:12:57,640 Yeah, l know. For sword practice. 68 00:13:29,240 --> 00:13:32,920 Look at that pale path of light. 69 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:36,240 That's the road to Valhalla. 70 00:13:36,399 --> 00:13:39,520 l wish l could see them sitting up there. 71 00:13:39,679 --> 00:13:43,760 All the great heroes at table with the gods. 72 00:13:43,919 --> 00:13:49,120 -And they're watching over us mortals. -But why do they care about us? 73 00:13:49,279 --> 00:13:51,960 They need us iust as much as we need them. 74 00:13:52,120 --> 00:13:55,960 We'll fight on their side when the evil powers attack us. 75 00:13:56,879 --> 00:13:59,120 But how do we know what they want us to do? 76 00:13:59,279 --> 00:14:04,120 They map out our destinies. They've given you all the signs in the sky. 77 00:14:04,279 --> 00:14:08,480 lf they see, from up there, that we do something that's bad for us, they-- 78 00:14:08,639 --> 00:14:10,440 They get furious. 79 00:14:11,000 --> 00:14:14,160 The Christians say their god is all about forgiveness. 80 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:19,200 The Christians? They are a strange lot. 81 00:14:31,120 --> 00:14:32,400 Look. 82 00:14:45,559 --> 00:14:48,680 lt's Ragnar�k. The gods go to war. 83 00:14:48,840 --> 00:14:52,720 -l wanna take a closer look. -No, no, don't go. Don't go. 84 00:14:52,879 --> 00:14:55,920 We should never meddle with the gods. Never. 85 00:17:07,240 --> 00:17:09,360 You're the woman from the longship. 86 00:17:10,920 --> 00:17:12,760 And you're the man from the smithy. 87 00:17:16,680 --> 00:17:20,640 A tamer of fire and the elements. 88 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:25,680 Then maybe you can tell me what this is. 89 00:17:27,440 --> 00:17:31,040 Some kind of strange metal. l've never seen its like before. 90 00:17:31,920 --> 00:17:34,680 lmagine the weapon one might forge from it. 91 00:17:35,319 --> 00:17:39,040 -ls this metal the reason you came? -No. 92 00:17:41,079 --> 00:17:42,120 You are. 93 00:17:47,920 --> 00:17:49,360 Never mind him, blacksmith. 94 00:17:52,680 --> 00:17:55,120 Tell me something. 95 00:17:55,279 --> 00:17:57,040 Do you believe in destiny? 96 00:17:59,680 --> 00:18:01,280 Why? 97 00:18:01,960 --> 00:18:06,160 We were both sent a sign that would bring us together here. 98 00:18:07,720 --> 00:18:10,520 That sign was big enough for the whole country to see. 99 00:18:10,680 --> 00:18:14,600 The only ones here are you and me. 100 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:18,640 Today the runes promised... 101 00:18:18,799 --> 00:18:23,520 ...to lead me to a man whose strength would be as great as mine. 102 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:26,080 And you defeated me. 103 00:18:28,079 --> 00:18:30,120 l just wrestled you down. 104 00:18:31,119 --> 00:18:33,000 No one has ever done that before. 105 00:18:36,640 --> 00:18:38,440 Until now. 106 00:18:40,519 --> 00:18:46,480 So you see, we were meant to meet. 107 00:19:56,880 --> 00:20:02,240 -Why don't you stay here with me? -Oh, Eric, l would love to. 108 00:20:03,519 --> 00:20:06,400 But like you, l have duties to perform. 109 00:20:07,160 --> 00:20:09,120 But l will wait for you. 110 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:11,240 But where will l find you? 111 00:20:12,319 --> 00:20:13,400 lceland. 112 00:20:15,599 --> 00:20:19,000 But there might be more than just one Brunhild in Iceland. 113 00:20:19,480 --> 00:20:22,640 Not more than one who is queen. 114 00:20:23,480 --> 00:20:25,040 You're the Queen of Iceland? 115 00:20:26,480 --> 00:20:27,880 Yes. 116 00:20:31,720 --> 00:20:33,520 Does that make a difference? 117 00:20:35,839 --> 00:20:37,520 No. 118 00:20:37,880 --> 00:20:41,640 -Not to how l feel about you. -Good. 119 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:47,000 Because no matter what happens, l will love you forever. 120 00:20:48,720 --> 00:20:50,920 l promise l will come. 121 00:22:10,799 --> 00:22:13,320 Well, the gods wanted it to happen. 122 00:22:13,480 --> 00:22:16,400 But l'm a blacksmith, and she is a queen. 123 00:22:16,559 --> 00:22:21,000 Up North are many tales about blacksmiths who became kings. 124 00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:22,560 Really? 125 00:22:22,720 --> 00:22:26,560 There have always been things that were different about you. 126 00:22:26,720 --> 00:22:28,840 Maybe she felt them too. 127 00:22:33,279 --> 00:22:36,520 Father, take me with you on your journey to Burgund this year. 128 00:22:36,680 --> 00:22:38,400 Why? 129 00:22:40,119 --> 00:22:44,320 Maybe the river holds an answer to what happened before you found me. 130 00:22:45,519 --> 00:22:47,880 You were never curious about that before. 131 00:22:48,519 --> 00:22:51,400 lt never really mattered before. 132 00:22:52,240 --> 00:22:54,120 Maybe last night changed you. 133 00:22:57,799 --> 00:23:00,440 l don't know anything about myself. 134 00:23:00,599 --> 00:23:05,800 l've never even left the smithy. And now l feel l must. 135 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:10,400 Let's get the boat ready. We'll leave tomorrow morning. 136 00:23:12,279 --> 00:23:13,880 Thank you. 137 00:23:15,079 --> 00:23:16,240 Thank you, Father. 138 00:24:03,720 --> 00:24:04,960 What's that? 139 00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:09,080 ls it a war? 140 00:24:10,359 --> 00:24:12,200 lt sure looks like that. 141 00:24:12,880 --> 00:24:16,920 But who's the enemy? King Gunther is at peace with the Saxons. 142 00:25:20,119 --> 00:25:21,520 Up here. 143 00:25:22,359 --> 00:25:24,920 -Alberich. -Lord Hagen. 144 00:25:25,079 --> 00:25:27,640 l see you have not changed. 145 00:25:28,079 --> 00:25:30,200 Nor have you. 146 00:25:30,519 --> 00:25:32,840 l got your message. What is it you want now? 147 00:25:33,160 --> 00:25:35,760 Fafnir the dragon is awake. 148 00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:41,040 You must convince King Gunther to gather his best warriors and kill Fafnir. 149 00:25:41,200 --> 00:25:45,880 Why would l put their lives at risk, and mine? l don't care about the dragon. 150 00:25:46,039 --> 00:25:49,480 You wouldn't say that if you knew what was hidden in his cave. 151 00:25:49,960 --> 00:25:51,760 Go on. 152 00:25:51,960 --> 00:25:54,880 The ancient treasure hoard of the Nibelungs. 153 00:25:59,839 --> 00:26:01,840 You've been babbling about that... 154 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:04,960 ...ever since they cast you out for trying to thieve it. 155 00:26:05,119 --> 00:26:07,680 Now you want me to believe the hoard is here? 156 00:26:07,839 --> 00:26:10,040 The dragon was sleeping on it. 157 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:13,680 So you've wasted years of the mortal life they cursed you with... 158 00:26:13,839 --> 00:26:17,800 ...and the treasure was under your nose the whole while. 159 00:26:17,960 --> 00:26:19,280 That's funny. 160 00:26:19,839 --> 00:26:22,320 You won't laugh so hard when you've seen it. 161 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:27,440 You've never dreamed of such a hoard of gold and jewels. 162 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:31,560 Why would l help you and not keep the whole hoard for myself? 163 00:26:31,920 --> 00:26:35,040 J We know each other too well you and l. 164 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:37,600 Some of my blood courses through your veins. 165 00:26:37,759 --> 00:26:40,400 Enough. Don't ever dare to speak of it. 166 00:26:40,599 --> 00:26:42,120 You know it's true. 167 00:26:42,279 --> 00:26:44,200 Hold your tongue! 168 00:26:44,880 --> 00:26:48,200 l know that you're ashamed of where you come from. 169 00:26:48,359 --> 00:26:53,240 But remember how many times l've helped you with my magic. 170 00:26:54,279 --> 00:26:56,280 We could help each other now. 171 00:26:57,720 --> 00:27:02,680 Very well. l'll choose the best of the king's men. 172 00:27:03,440 --> 00:27:04,800 Move fast. 173 00:27:08,799 --> 00:27:12,800 There again, why do things by half? 174 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:35,880 -All right, Kriemhild, let it go. -Ready? 175 00:27:39,480 --> 00:27:41,080 Go. 176 00:27:45,079 --> 00:27:47,200 So much for the pigeon. 177 00:27:47,359 --> 00:27:49,840 l need to work on that bird's hunting technique. 178 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,920 lf he ever comes back. 179 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:14,720 Good to see you. Good to see you, my friend. 180 00:28:15,000 --> 00:28:16,400 There he is. 181 00:28:20,039 --> 00:28:21,840 Are you sure he'll come back? 182 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:25,520 Of course. He knows l'm his lord and master. 183 00:28:25,759 --> 00:28:29,840 Very well, lord and master, go get him back. 184 00:28:40,640 --> 00:28:42,360 What a beautiful bird. 185 00:28:43,279 --> 00:28:47,320 -Give him back. He belongs to me. -What's its name? 186 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:48,880 Arminius. 187 00:28:49,039 --> 00:28:52,160 Like the hero who chased the Romans out of the country. 188 00:28:52,319 --> 00:28:54,920 Yes, now give him back to me, boy. 189 00:28:55,079 --> 00:28:57,440 Who are you calling a boy, boy? 190 00:28:57,759 --> 00:29:02,000 l'm the king's brother, and l call common men what l please. 191 00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:04,080 Did you hear that? What? 192 00:29:05,960 --> 00:29:08,120 What's that? 193 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:16,080 He says l'm no common man, but the tamer of fire and the elements. 194 00:29:16,240 --> 00:29:18,000 And that's what you should call me. 195 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:29,240 Shall we try again? 196 00:29:29,720 --> 00:29:31,320 Stop that nonsense, Eric. 197 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:35,280 Give back the hawk to Prince Giselher. 198 00:29:39,519 --> 00:29:40,600 At once. 199 00:30:01,240 --> 00:30:03,920 l hoped you wouldn't give up so easily. 200 00:31:01,839 --> 00:31:03,560 l'll get you a new one. 201 00:31:04,920 --> 00:31:07,920 -Eyvind. -Oh, Lord Dankwart. 202 00:31:08,079 --> 00:31:11,040 We've been waiting for you. l'm glad you got here safely. 203 00:31:11,200 --> 00:31:13,480 We saw the devastation coming up the river. 204 00:31:13,640 --> 00:31:16,960 lt's a dragon. Fafnir, they call it. 205 00:31:17,119 --> 00:31:21,440 The monster came out of nowhere and started killing, destroying everything. 206 00:31:21,720 --> 00:31:26,120 -l'll tell the king you're here. -Yeah. Thank you. 207 00:31:27,799 --> 00:31:32,400 Now, look at this. This is even better. 208 00:31:32,559 --> 00:31:35,120 You have a good eye for blades, my king. 209 00:31:35,559 --> 00:31:37,920 Forged and tempered by my son here. 210 00:31:38,079 --> 00:31:41,920 lt's well-balanced in order to make it move like an extension of your arm. 211 00:31:42,079 --> 00:31:45,720 -You've learned your craft well. -Thank you, my king. 212 00:31:45,880 --> 00:31:49,040 l've always said there's no better weapon-maker in the land. 213 00:31:49,599 --> 00:31:51,480 Eyvind, you arrived just in time. 214 00:31:51,640 --> 00:31:55,200 l need your best iron to help my men fight the dragon. 215 00:31:55,359 --> 00:31:58,840 Brother, with this sword l could fight the dragon at your side. 216 00:31:59,119 --> 00:32:02,080 -Let me come with you. -You know my answer, Giselher. 217 00:32:02,240 --> 00:32:06,320 lt is not wise to put two princes of Burgund in danger at the same time. 218 00:32:06,480 --> 00:32:08,640 You handle it very well, Prince Giselher. 219 00:32:08,799 --> 00:32:13,040 The balance is perfect for you. Keep it. It's yours. A simple gift. 220 00:32:13,200 --> 00:32:14,640 Thank you. 221 00:32:15,039 --> 00:32:16,920 The creature should be hunted down. 222 00:32:17,079 --> 00:32:19,720 l, too, ask to ioin your quest against the dragon. 223 00:32:19,880 --> 00:32:25,160 That task is only for warriors most honoured and favoured by the king. 224 00:32:25,319 --> 00:32:28,560 Please excuse his impetuous youth, my king. 225 00:32:29,759 --> 00:32:32,400 l know exactly how you feel. 226 00:32:47,759 --> 00:32:49,160 What did you think, Eric? 227 00:32:49,720 --> 00:32:52,960 The king would be waiting for you to kill the dragon for him? 228 00:32:53,119 --> 00:32:54,120 l can do it. 229 00:32:55,279 --> 00:32:57,480 With your mouth you can. 230 00:32:58,039 --> 00:33:01,160 Make sure it reaches the right temperature. 231 00:33:02,039 --> 00:33:04,160 Aren't you helping me with this? 232 00:33:04,319 --> 00:33:08,320 lt's your sword. Didn't l teach you how to do it? 233 00:33:08,480 --> 00:33:09,600 Yes, you did. 234 00:33:09,759 --> 00:33:11,400 Then do it. 235 00:33:31,960 --> 00:33:34,320 l will love you forever. 236 00:34:28,960 --> 00:34:31,560 To the forest of Fafnir. 237 00:34:36,159 --> 00:34:39,240 May God be with us, and grant us swift victory. 238 00:34:46,320 --> 00:34:48,680 Open the gates. 239 00:35:24,079 --> 00:35:27,480 Don't stare at the princess. It's not polite. 240 00:35:27,639 --> 00:35:29,000 l'm not staring. 241 00:35:31,320 --> 00:35:33,400 She is, though. 242 00:35:49,360 --> 00:35:51,640 Tamer of fire and the elements... 243 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:54,400 -...may l enter? -You may. 244 00:35:54,639 --> 00:35:57,840 And please do call me Eric. 245 00:35:58,000 --> 00:36:00,240 l'm Prince Giselher. 246 00:36:00,400 --> 00:36:04,200 Well, would you care to pump the bellows, prince? 247 00:36:05,719 --> 00:36:07,400 Thank you. 248 00:36:08,159 --> 00:36:12,480 l came to thank your father for the sword. l neglected to do so earlier. 249 00:36:12,639 --> 00:36:15,920 Oh, he's asleep now. But l'll let him know you stopped by. 250 00:36:16,360 --> 00:36:19,640 l've never met a blacksmith who knows how to use the sword so well. 251 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:23,920 Father says you can't forge a sword if you don't know how to use one. 252 00:36:24,079 --> 00:36:27,800 -lt's good to have a father like that. -What about your father? 253 00:36:27,960 --> 00:36:31,000 My father was killed in a battle years ago. 254 00:36:31,159 --> 00:36:33,640 My mother died soon after. 255 00:36:36,400 --> 00:36:38,520 How do you know when the iron's ready? 256 00:36:38,880 --> 00:36:41,680 The feel. The way it looks. 257 00:36:41,840 --> 00:36:44,120 This one will need hammering for days. 258 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:47,040 lt must be wonderful to make things with your hands. 259 00:36:47,239 --> 00:36:49,600 Do you have a talent or a craft? 260 00:36:49,760 --> 00:36:52,840 l'm a prince. l'm not allowed to work. 261 00:36:53,039 --> 00:36:56,200 lt would disgrace my brother, the king. 262 00:36:57,159 --> 00:36:59,560 -Don't you get bored? -Yes. 263 00:36:59,719 --> 00:37:02,560 lf it weren't for my sister, l'd go mad. 264 00:37:02,719 --> 00:37:05,000 She's quite a pretty girl. 265 00:37:05,159 --> 00:37:09,000 Every nobleman in our kingdom wants her. She doesn't want any of them. 266 00:37:09,159 --> 00:37:10,520 Who does she want then? 267 00:37:10,719 --> 00:37:14,080 Why do you ask so many questions? Are you smitten by her too? 268 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:18,200 My heart is elsewhere. 269 00:37:22,320 --> 00:37:25,040 l iust hope my brother is able to kill the dragon. 270 00:37:51,599 --> 00:37:55,400 The king! The king is returning! 271 00:38:36,400 --> 00:38:38,040 Gunther! 272 00:38:38,880 --> 00:38:40,600 Gunther! 273 00:38:44,159 --> 00:38:49,600 The dragon's hide was hard as iron. Our weapons were useless against it. 274 00:38:51,880 --> 00:38:54,000 Take him in. 275 00:39:01,079 --> 00:39:03,000 Careful. 276 00:39:06,039 --> 00:39:08,120 He will be avenged, my lady. 277 00:39:11,280 --> 00:39:12,880 l swear it. 278 00:39:57,639 --> 00:40:00,600 This is your masterpiece, my son. 279 00:40:07,119 --> 00:40:08,960 What will you call him? 280 00:40:09,679 --> 00:40:11,560 l don't know. Why? 281 00:40:11,760 --> 00:40:15,160 A sword as great as this deserves a name. 282 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:22,520 Then l shall call you ''Balmung.'' 283 00:40:22,880 --> 00:40:24,480 Balmung? 284 00:40:24,639 --> 00:40:28,600 Balmung was the sword of the last King of Xanten, destroyed in battle. 285 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,920 Why do you want to call him that? 286 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:34,200 l just like the sound of it. 287 00:42:11,519 --> 00:42:13,680 Fafnir! 288 00:42:13,840 --> 00:42:17,600 Come out! Come out, you worm! 289 00:42:18,440 --> 00:42:21,560 Fafnir, l'm right here! 290 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:18,000 That's it. 291 00:43:22,519 --> 00:43:26,640 Come out! Come on! 292 00:48:41,159 --> 00:48:42,440 Blood.... 293 00:48:43,039 --> 00:48:45,520 Bathe in the dragon blood. 294 00:48:49,599 --> 00:48:54,640 In the dragon blood. Bathe in the dragon blood. 295 00:50:49,159 --> 00:50:53,760 lf you are wise, you will leave empty-handed. 296 00:50:55,400 --> 00:50:58,600 This gold is not for humankind. 297 00:50:58,760 --> 00:51:01,400 lt belongs to us. 298 00:51:07,199 --> 00:51:10,400 l think it belonged to the dragon. 299 00:51:11,440 --> 00:51:14,200 We are the keepers of the gold. 300 00:51:14,360 --> 00:51:20,800 Gold that only we can hold. The hoard was ours till Fafnir stole it from us. 301 00:51:21,000 --> 00:51:24,840 Heed our warning, or you too will pay. 302 00:51:25,880 --> 00:51:27,680 Who are you? 303 00:51:27,840 --> 00:51:31,880 The Nibelungs. The people of mist and twilight. 304 00:51:32,079 --> 00:51:35,720 You gave the gold back to us by slaying Fafnir. 305 00:51:35,920 --> 00:51:37,640 And we thank you for it. 306 00:51:38,039 --> 00:51:39,720 Thanks are all very well. 307 00:51:39,880 --> 00:51:42,840 But l'm the one who risked my life to kill the dragon. 308 00:51:43,000 --> 00:51:44,760 That should be worth something. 309 00:51:45,039 --> 00:51:48,400 lt is not worth a single coin of this treasure. 310 00:51:48,880 --> 00:51:51,320 Not when it comes with a curse. 311 00:51:52,519 --> 00:51:56,280 -l don't believe in curses. -The proof is outside. 312 00:51:56,440 --> 00:51:58,520 Fafnir lies dead because of it. 313 00:51:58,679 --> 00:52:01,640 l think he lies dead because of me. 314 00:52:05,280 --> 00:52:06,920 And what's this? 315 00:52:07,079 --> 00:52:08,920 That is the ring of the Nibelung. 316 00:52:09,360 --> 00:52:13,400 The oldest thing in the hoard. Its heart. 317 00:52:13,559 --> 00:52:18,000 The one who possesses it is the treasure's owner. 318 00:52:30,960 --> 00:52:34,440 -lt's beautiful. -And as deadly to you... 319 00:52:34,599 --> 00:52:37,200 ...as anything else here. 320 00:52:39,000 --> 00:52:43,160 lt's gonna take more than iust words to frighten me today. 321 00:52:43,480 --> 00:52:46,000 l'll be back for it soon. 322 00:53:03,719 --> 00:53:07,640 When the curse begins to bite, beware... 323 00:53:07,800 --> 00:53:13,600 ...for it will find your weakness, and through it, destroy you. 324 00:53:44,599 --> 00:53:46,920 -What sorcery is this? -Give it back. 325 00:53:47,119 --> 00:53:49,000 Who are you? 326 00:53:49,159 --> 00:53:51,400 -l should've known better. -What? 327 00:53:52,000 --> 00:53:55,280 The dragon's blood. It's made your skin impenetrable. 328 00:53:55,480 --> 00:53:58,360 l killed the dragon. What's to stop me from killing you? 329 00:53:58,519 --> 00:54:00,960 The magical Tarnhelm. You can keep it. 330 00:54:01,719 --> 00:54:04,000 lt made me take your shape. 331 00:54:06,000 --> 00:54:09,200 What do l need that for? l look like me already. 332 00:54:09,400 --> 00:54:14,080 Yes, but with it, you can wear any shape you desire. 333 00:54:16,559 --> 00:54:19,360 -Prove it. -Put it on your head. 334 00:54:28,760 --> 00:54:30,560 Listen, are you trying to--? 335 00:54:30,760 --> 00:54:32,760 You must say the magical words: 336 00:54:32,920 --> 00:54:35,120 Shadows and vapours, all the same. 337 00:54:35,320 --> 00:54:38,440 And you must think who it is you want to turn into. 338 00:54:38,920 --> 00:54:43,080 Shadows and vapours, all the same. 339 00:54:49,559 --> 00:54:51,440 You look really ugly. 340 00:54:53,199 --> 00:54:56,200 Then l must look like you. 341 00:55:01,039 --> 00:55:02,920 Are you going to spare me? 342 00:55:06,239 --> 00:55:08,000 Go. 343 00:55:14,199 --> 00:55:18,960 Another mistake, young mortal. Now you also own his enmity. 344 00:55:19,119 --> 00:55:23,000 -And the curse. -Why? Who is he? 345 00:55:23,199 --> 00:55:26,280 His name is Alberich, and he was one of us. 346 00:55:26,840 --> 00:55:28,840 But greed awoke in Alberich. 347 00:55:29,039 --> 00:55:33,160 He wanted the treasure all for himself, like you. 348 00:55:33,360 --> 00:55:34,960 When he tried to steal it... 349 00:55:35,159 --> 00:55:39,920 ...we cast him out, and stripped his immortality away. 350 00:55:40,119 --> 00:55:43,800 How about we make a bargain? l'll only take half of the treasure... 351 00:55:43,960 --> 00:55:46,120 ...you keep the rest. Would that be fair? 352 00:55:46,320 --> 00:55:50,920 Half the treasure, all the treasure, or just that single ring. 353 00:55:51,119 --> 00:55:54,960 lt's enough to bring the whole curse down on you. 354 00:55:55,519 --> 00:55:57,720 lt's all mine now. 355 00:56:10,039 --> 00:56:12,720 Lady, you set tests for your suitors. 356 00:56:12,880 --> 00:56:16,240 Such tests are almost an insult to their rank. 357 00:56:16,440 --> 00:56:20,040 These men who ask for your hand are royal kings and princes. 358 00:56:20,239 --> 00:56:22,880 And l am a queen, their equal. 359 00:56:23,039 --> 00:56:26,320 l have a right in my own land to make whatever laws l please. 360 00:56:26,480 --> 00:56:28,000 -Yes, but-- -Then tell them... 361 00:56:28,159 --> 00:56:32,240 ...that the Queen of Iceland will wed the man who passes the tests she sets. 362 00:56:32,440 --> 00:56:34,600 And who can defeat her in single combat. 363 00:56:34,800 --> 00:56:38,760 But no man can hope to succeed at such tasks, majesty. 364 00:56:38,920 --> 00:56:42,640 One man will succeed. And one man will marry me. 365 00:56:43,159 --> 00:56:48,320 And l will know that man as soon as l see him. You may go. 366 00:56:56,039 --> 00:57:00,600 You are thinking of the man you met on the night the star fell, aren't you? 367 00:57:00,760 --> 00:57:02,400 The blacksmith? 368 00:57:02,559 --> 00:57:05,720 l have thought of that man ever since. 369 00:57:05,880 --> 00:57:08,040 And l will marry no one else, Hallbera. 370 00:57:08,519 --> 00:57:12,840 Not a prince, not a king, not the Roman emperor himself. 371 00:57:13,679 --> 00:57:17,760 And if your handsome sword-maker does appear, what then? 372 00:57:17,960 --> 00:57:22,600 Are you sure he's strong and brave enough to pass the tests you planned? 373 00:57:22,760 --> 00:57:27,840 He has defeated me once already. Only he will defeat me again. 374 00:57:28,000 --> 00:57:30,920 The rune stones do not lie. 375 00:57:54,559 --> 00:57:56,600 lt's Eric. 376 00:58:09,480 --> 00:58:11,240 -Where have you been? -Hunting. 377 00:58:11,400 --> 00:58:13,000 Any luck? 378 00:58:17,480 --> 00:58:20,800 -What is it? -What does it look like? 379 00:58:20,960 --> 00:58:22,880 lt's a dragon's claw. 380 00:58:23,599 --> 00:58:26,720 -Where did you find it? -On a dragon's foot. 381 00:58:26,880 --> 00:58:30,440 Of course you didn't. You think you can fool your own father? 382 00:58:30,639 --> 00:58:33,680 lf you don't like its claw, how about... 383 00:58:35,920 --> 00:58:37,200 ...its head? 384 00:58:44,880 --> 00:58:48,400 l don't believe it. It really is the dragon! 385 00:58:49,760 --> 00:58:52,880 lt's wonderful. 386 00:58:53,039 --> 00:58:54,400 Fafnir is dead! 387 00:58:55,079 --> 00:58:58,600 Eric the blacksmith killed the dragon! 388 00:59:04,559 --> 00:59:09,120 Yes, he's dead, do you hear? The dragon is dead! 389 00:59:09,280 --> 00:59:12,120 Eric killed the dragon! 390 00:59:12,280 --> 00:59:16,680 lt's true! It's over, it's over! 391 00:59:17,800 --> 00:59:19,600 Please, l'm fine. 392 00:59:27,599 --> 00:59:29,560 Gunther. 393 00:59:29,760 --> 00:59:32,760 Eric killed the dragon, alone. 394 00:59:32,920 --> 00:59:35,560 This blacksmith must be blessed by God. 395 00:59:35,719 --> 00:59:37,840 Or the devil. 396 00:59:38,000 --> 00:59:41,640 He succeeded where you and 1 2 of your best warriors failed. 397 00:59:41,800 --> 00:59:45,400 Whatever power he used against the dragon, he could use against you. 398 00:59:45,559 --> 00:59:47,800 He did this for me. 399 00:59:47,960 --> 00:59:52,240 Open your eyes, Hagen, and let your suspicious mind have a holiday. 400 00:59:53,679 --> 00:59:56,160 People of Burgund. 401 00:59:56,639 --> 01:00:00,600 l command that Eric the blacksmith be proclaimed a hero of the kingdom. 402 01:00:00,800 --> 01:00:04,160 Long may he be honoured for his great victory. 403 01:00:04,320 --> 01:00:07,040 Long live the dragon slayer. 404 01:00:27,440 --> 01:00:29,840 Even the honour of guarding such a treasure... 405 01:00:30,000 --> 01:00:32,120 ...would bring fame to Burgund, my lord. 406 01:00:32,280 --> 01:00:35,160 And respect for its king will increase beyond measure... 407 01:00:35,320 --> 01:00:39,320 ...once it's known that you have been entrusted with the safety of the hoard. 408 01:00:39,480 --> 01:00:43,000 -My king, the dragon slayer's outside. -Send him in. 409 01:00:43,159 --> 01:00:45,160 lt sounds most attractive, Hagen. 410 01:00:45,320 --> 01:00:48,040 But all of these benefits depend upon... 411 01:00:48,199 --> 01:00:51,000 ...what our young hero has to say. 412 01:00:51,159 --> 01:00:55,000 King Gunther, l am greatly honoured by your offer to hold the treasure... 413 01:00:55,159 --> 01:00:58,520 -...in safekeeping for me, but-- -You don't trust the king? 414 01:00:58,679 --> 01:01:02,920 l trusted him well enough to kill a dragon on his behalf, Lord Hagen. 415 01:01:03,079 --> 01:01:04,680 Did you? 416 01:01:04,840 --> 01:01:06,320 That was a fair hit, Hagen. 417 01:01:06,800 --> 01:01:12,560 Now, Eric, the word ''but'' usually means some difficulty. 418 01:01:13,920 --> 01:01:15,720 My king. 419 01:01:17,320 --> 01:01:21,080 lt's only l'm not sure your treasury has enough room. 420 01:03:26,920 --> 01:03:31,480 -Can l see your face? -No, that would ruin everything. 421 01:03:32,320 --> 01:03:34,160 He's my only son. 422 01:03:34,519 --> 01:03:37,000 l brought him up all by myself. 423 01:03:37,159 --> 01:03:38,680 The father of our saviour. 424 01:03:38,880 --> 01:03:43,840 Not iust that. l'm also a sword-maker, favoured by the king. 425 01:03:44,000 --> 01:03:46,120 And still a pagan. 426 01:03:46,280 --> 01:03:50,360 The hammer of Thor, the god of thunder. 427 01:03:50,519 --> 01:03:53,560 The workingman's god and my god. 428 01:03:54,239 --> 01:03:57,120 -You're baptized? -Yes. 429 01:03:57,960 --> 01:04:01,920 But tonight, l'm pagan again. 430 01:04:07,840 --> 01:04:10,480 Let's go get some water. 431 01:04:17,920 --> 01:04:21,960 What does a dragon slayer do now that there are no dragons left to slay? 432 01:04:22,119 --> 01:04:24,000 He goes home to his smithy. 433 01:04:25,519 --> 01:04:28,600 With all the gold you brought back, you don't need to work. 434 01:04:28,960 --> 01:04:32,560 My father taught me the art of changing charcoal and ore into iron... 435 01:04:32,719 --> 01:04:35,120 ...and l enjoy doing it. 436 01:04:35,280 --> 01:04:39,800 Defeat dragons with iron, but win maidens with gold. 437 01:04:40,159 --> 01:04:44,120 How many? One? Two? A dozen? 438 01:04:44,280 --> 01:04:45,920 None. 439 01:04:47,199 --> 01:04:49,320 My heart is pledged already. 440 01:04:52,000 --> 01:04:54,280 Who is this fortunate lady? 441 01:04:54,440 --> 01:04:56,080 Highborn or low? 442 01:04:56,239 --> 01:04:58,040 High, l think. 443 01:04:58,199 --> 01:05:00,000 Or fear. 444 01:05:00,880 --> 01:05:03,000 Maybe too high. 445 01:05:03,480 --> 01:05:06,640 Perhaps she doesn't know you love her so deeply. 446 01:05:06,800 --> 01:05:11,000 All sorts of arrangements might be made for so great a hero. 447 01:05:11,800 --> 01:05:14,680 -Would l know her? -No. 448 01:05:15,280 --> 01:05:17,600 She lives far away. 449 01:05:20,760 --> 01:05:23,440 So to whom is your heart pledged? 450 01:05:23,599 --> 01:05:27,160 -Are you married? -No, l'm not. 451 01:05:27,719 --> 01:05:30,520 lf l ever marry, it will only be for love. 452 01:06:44,920 --> 01:06:47,240 Will you finally come to me? 453 01:06:48,639 --> 01:06:51,320 l'm waiting for you, my love. 454 01:06:52,360 --> 01:06:55,120 Do you know who you are at last? 455 01:06:57,880 --> 01:07:02,840 They call me Eric the blacksmith, Eric the dragon slayer... 456 01:07:03,000 --> 01:07:05,040 ...and Eric the hero of Burgund. 457 01:07:05,559 --> 01:07:08,600 Ah, but these are just titles. 458 01:07:08,760 --> 01:07:14,440 One honest, one honoured, one honourable. 459 01:07:15,599 --> 01:07:18,720 But none of them are who you really are. 460 01:09:12,039 --> 01:09:14,640 The Twin Kings have struck at Odinwood. 461 01:09:14,800 --> 01:09:18,320 They've burned our towns and taken our people as slaves. 462 01:09:18,479 --> 01:09:20,840 Even as we speak, Bonna is under siege. 463 01:09:21,000 --> 01:09:23,960 Damn them. Damn them both. 464 01:09:24,439 --> 01:09:27,320 We've lived in peace with the Twin Kings for ten years. 465 01:09:27,479 --> 01:09:29,400 But for most of those ten years... 466 01:09:29,560 --> 01:09:33,760 ...Burgund's treasury hasn't been filled to overflowing with Fafnir's hoard. 467 01:09:33,920 --> 01:09:36,440 Greed will negate any treaty. 468 01:09:36,600 --> 01:09:37,880 How strong is their army? 469 01:09:38,319 --> 01:09:42,000 -Four, perhaps, 5000 men. -We can match them in strength. 470 01:09:42,159 --> 01:09:43,480 But they're on the move. 471 01:09:43,760 --> 01:09:47,360 Send messengers to all our towns. Muster the army. We leave at once. 472 01:09:47,560 --> 01:09:49,560 But my king... 473 01:09:49,720 --> 01:09:52,120 ...Eric the blacksmith owes you no allegiance. 474 01:09:52,319 --> 01:09:54,440 But he killed Fafnir on your behalf. 475 01:09:54,760 --> 01:09:57,000 lf he agreed to join our army... 476 01:09:57,159 --> 01:09:59,960 ...l'm certain it would encourage our warriors. 477 01:10:00,119 --> 01:10:02,200 And discourage the enemy. 478 01:10:02,840 --> 01:10:05,320 To meet a man who slew a dragon single-handed... 479 01:10:05,479 --> 01:10:07,720 ...would give anyone a pause for thought. 480 01:10:07,880 --> 01:10:12,200 Command-- No, ask that he ride with the Burgund host. 481 01:10:12,840 --> 01:10:15,080 -Brother, l-- -l honour your intention... 482 01:10:15,239 --> 01:10:16,840 ...but this is not about glory. 483 01:10:17,000 --> 01:10:20,040 lf we don't come back, you must live to defend Burgund. 484 01:10:20,199 --> 01:10:21,840 And your sister. Meanwhile... 485 01:10:22,560 --> 01:10:24,240 ...we ride. 486 01:10:48,520 --> 01:10:50,080 Go. 487 01:11:00,960 --> 01:11:04,320 King of the Burgunds, my masters, Kings Thorkwin and Thorkilt... 488 01:11:04,479 --> 01:11:06,080 ...do not wish for this battle. 489 01:11:06,680 --> 01:11:08,760 Since we outnumber you, l believe that. 490 01:11:08,920 --> 01:11:12,600 We will spare your lives, and spare Burgund its certain devastation... 491 01:11:12,760 --> 01:11:15,760 ...if you yield up to us the dragon gold. 492 01:11:16,039 --> 01:11:18,240 l am the wrong man to ask for the gold. 493 01:11:18,600 --> 01:11:20,280 lf your masters want the gold... 494 01:11:20,600 --> 01:11:23,760 ...they must take it up with the man who slew the dragon. 495 01:11:39,920 --> 01:11:42,720 -Let me talk to them, my king. -No. 496 01:11:42,920 --> 01:11:44,320 l will never allow this. 497 01:11:44,479 --> 01:11:48,080 -We will fight them together. -lt is my treasure, my king. 498 01:11:48,239 --> 01:11:51,600 And l feel enough blood's been spilled over it already. 499 01:11:51,760 --> 01:11:55,960 My king, if the dragon slayer can help avoid more bloodshed... 500 01:11:56,119 --> 01:11:58,080 ...then let him. 501 01:12:09,560 --> 01:12:11,920 lf he fails, we attack. 502 01:12:12,319 --> 01:12:14,400 Another messenger. 503 01:12:20,159 --> 01:12:23,440 l hear you want something of mine. 504 01:12:23,600 --> 01:12:26,040 l'm the lord of the dragon's gold. 505 01:12:26,239 --> 01:12:29,960 lf you want it, you're welcome to try to take it. 506 01:12:30,159 --> 01:12:32,080 But you have to fight me first. 507 01:12:33,119 --> 01:12:36,200 Big words for a blacksmith. 508 01:12:36,359 --> 01:12:39,720 lt takes more than gold to make a man worthy to fight a king. 509 01:12:39,920 --> 01:12:43,120 And it takes more than a crown to make a man be a king. 510 01:14:14,520 --> 01:14:17,120 You're nothing more than a Burgund whelp. 511 01:14:18,359 --> 01:14:20,200 Xanten whelp! 512 01:14:50,600 --> 01:14:52,520 You killed my father! 513 01:15:05,000 --> 01:15:09,760 l am Siegfried, son of Siegmund, King of Xanten. 514 01:15:09,920 --> 01:15:12,560 You're beaten. And your kingdoms will be divided... 515 01:15:12,720 --> 01:15:14,960 ...between the Kings of Burgund and Xanten. 516 01:15:17,880 --> 01:15:20,600 l should kill you both for what you did. 517 01:15:20,800 --> 01:15:23,880 But that wouldn't give me any satisfaction. 518 01:15:24,840 --> 01:15:27,320 Just get out of my sight. 519 01:16:04,800 --> 01:16:07,800 l want him tied to the house of Burgund forever. 520 01:16:07,960 --> 01:16:10,560 What do you have in mind, my king? 521 01:16:10,720 --> 01:16:13,360 My sister will marry Siegfried of Xanten. 522 01:16:13,720 --> 01:16:17,880 And l'm sure you will not find this too difficult to arrange. 523 01:16:44,600 --> 01:16:46,240 Go now! 524 01:16:50,079 --> 01:16:52,960 Father, l'm awakened at last. 525 01:17:11,439 --> 01:17:13,080 l finally know who l am. 526 01:17:14,159 --> 01:17:18,040 A king. And worthy, l hope, of a queen. 527 01:17:18,199 --> 01:17:21,280 Come to Iceland, my love, and find out. 528 01:17:21,439 --> 01:17:22,720 Soon, my love. 529 01:17:23,479 --> 01:17:27,200 But l've won a mighty treasure, and l wanna bring it home for you. 530 01:17:27,359 --> 01:17:32,640 Siegfried, you are the only treasure that l wish for. 531 01:17:32,920 --> 01:17:36,040 Hurry, my love, l'm waiting. 532 01:17:51,359 --> 01:17:54,240 And now you send for me. What do you want? 533 01:17:54,439 --> 01:17:58,120 Siegfried means to take the treasure to his father's castle in Xanten. 534 01:17:58,279 --> 01:17:59,720 He must be stopped. 535 01:17:59,880 --> 01:18:02,560 From what l hear, a whole army couldn't stop him. 536 01:18:02,760 --> 01:18:05,000 King Gunther wants him bound to Burgund... 537 01:18:05,159 --> 01:18:08,440 ...through marriage to Kriemhild. But there's some other woman. 538 01:18:08,600 --> 01:18:10,040 What do you have in mind? 539 01:18:10,239 --> 01:18:13,560 One of your cantrips, spells or potions. 540 01:18:13,720 --> 01:18:17,920 lf he could forget his other love and find the princess attractive instead? 541 01:18:18,079 --> 01:18:20,640 Then the gold stays where it is. 542 01:18:22,520 --> 01:18:24,080 l think l can help you... 543 01:18:24,239 --> 01:18:26,880 -...if the price is right. -What do you want? 544 01:18:27,079 --> 01:18:31,360 That boy took something from me. It looks like a mask. 545 01:18:31,520 --> 01:18:34,840 The man who knows its secret can look like anyone else. 546 01:18:35,000 --> 01:18:38,240 -Siegfried knows that secret. -lnteresting. 547 01:18:38,399 --> 01:18:41,240 Get me the Tarnhelm back, and the potion's yours. 548 01:18:41,439 --> 01:18:43,400 The potion first, thief. 549 01:18:43,760 --> 01:18:46,800 Once l have proof that it works, you'll get your Tarnhelm. 550 01:18:47,000 --> 01:18:49,600 You'll have it the day after tomorrow, my son. 551 01:18:50,000 --> 01:18:52,160 Don't ever call me that. 552 01:18:53,079 --> 01:18:54,520 But my son you are. 553 01:18:54,680 --> 01:18:59,080 lf killing you could change it, l would've done so long ago. 554 01:19:33,560 --> 01:19:35,360 As the moon wanes, the heart wanders. 555 01:19:35,520 --> 01:19:38,480 Sweet memories dwindle, the heart grows cold. 556 01:19:46,399 --> 01:19:48,320 Drinking the draught, make new love sweeter. 557 01:19:48,479 --> 01:19:50,440 Past love a memory, withered and old. 558 01:19:53,800 --> 01:19:57,080 Power-- Nothing prevaileth, grey iron nor siIver. 559 01:19:57,279 --> 01:19:58,880 As the moon wanes, the heart wanders. 560 01:19:59,039 --> 01:20:01,520 Sweet memory dwindIes, the heart grows cold. 561 01:20:01,680 --> 01:20:03,800 Drinking the draught, makes new love sweeter. 562 01:20:03,960 --> 01:20:05,920 Past love a memory, withered and old. 563 01:20:06,079 --> 01:20:08,520 Against potion's power, nothing prevaileth. 564 01:20:08,680 --> 01:20:11,440 Grey iron nor siIver, jeweI nor goId. 565 01:20:39,000 --> 01:20:40,560 Father? 566 01:20:42,960 --> 01:20:44,480 Father. 567 01:20:51,640 --> 01:20:53,360 Father. 568 01:20:55,439 --> 01:20:57,240 What's the matter? 569 01:20:58,560 --> 01:21:00,000 Are you sick? 570 01:21:00,159 --> 01:21:03,320 lf old age is a sickness, yes. 571 01:21:04,760 --> 01:21:06,880 You've iust been working for a long time. 572 01:21:08,000 --> 01:21:09,960 But there's no need to work anymore. 573 01:21:10,119 --> 01:21:11,880 There's all the gold we ever need. 574 01:21:12,039 --> 01:21:14,720 Don't tempt me with gold, son. 575 01:21:15,119 --> 01:21:16,920 lron is my metal. 576 01:21:17,399 --> 01:21:21,240 You're iust tired, Father, that's all. l'll get you something to eat. 577 01:21:21,399 --> 01:21:23,000 '' Father.'' 578 01:21:23,199 --> 01:21:25,520 Can you still call me that? 579 01:21:25,680 --> 01:21:29,080 Your true father was a king. 580 01:21:29,920 --> 01:21:31,560 You knew? 581 01:21:31,720 --> 01:21:33,960 l suspected it. 582 01:21:34,279 --> 01:21:38,120 l saw the mark of the royal house on your tunic. 583 01:21:38,279 --> 01:21:42,960 And later l learned that the Twin Kings were looking for the lost son... 584 01:21:43,119 --> 01:21:44,920 ...but never found him. 585 01:21:46,079 --> 01:21:48,480 Because you gave me another name to protect me. 586 01:21:49,119 --> 01:21:52,760 lt would be a lie to say that that was the only reason. 587 01:21:53,239 --> 01:21:55,240 You see, l never had a wife. 588 01:21:55,439 --> 01:21:58,840 But with you, l got a son. 589 01:21:59,000 --> 01:22:00,440 And.... 590 01:22:01,359 --> 01:22:03,840 And it was such a joy to be a father. 591 01:22:04,640 --> 01:22:06,040 Your father. 592 01:22:06,239 --> 01:22:08,320 And l've always been proud of you. 593 01:22:08,479 --> 01:22:10,160 l wanted you to know that. 594 01:22:11,199 --> 01:22:16,920 And whatever l am, it's because of what you taught me. 595 01:22:17,199 --> 01:22:23,000 Listen. The world around us is in the throes of great change. 596 01:22:23,159 --> 01:22:27,880 And the new powers struggle with the old for domination. 597 01:22:28,039 --> 01:22:31,120 And l've done my part in that struggle. 598 01:22:31,720 --> 01:22:34,160 So when my time comes... 599 01:22:34,319 --> 01:22:38,720 ...my body can descend to the gods in the old way... 600 01:22:39,119 --> 01:22:41,240 ...the way of fire and water. 601 01:22:41,399 --> 01:22:46,160 But you and your queen are children of the old world too. 602 01:22:46,640 --> 01:22:49,320 The gods gave you wondrous powers... 603 01:22:49,479 --> 01:22:53,040 ...and you must fulfil your destiny together... 604 01:22:53,199 --> 01:22:54,880 ...wherever it leads you. 605 01:22:55,199 --> 01:22:58,600 l'll bring my love with me to Xanten as my wife. 606 01:22:58,760 --> 01:23:00,520 l promise you. 607 01:23:02,520 --> 01:23:04,440 But you're gonna come with me. 608 01:23:11,039 --> 01:23:13,560 l have hardly even breath anymore. 609 01:23:14,399 --> 01:23:16,800 There's still so much for you to do. 610 01:23:17,000 --> 01:23:19,320 So many swords to make. 611 01:23:19,479 --> 01:23:22,440 My best blade is forged. 612 01:23:22,600 --> 01:23:25,680 There's no need to bother with lesser ones. 613 01:23:28,239 --> 01:23:30,440 My throat is dry, son. 614 01:23:30,600 --> 01:23:34,120 That drink you said you were going to get me, l could use that now. 615 01:23:37,399 --> 01:23:40,800 Of course, Father. l'll be right back. 616 01:24:07,279 --> 01:24:08,920 Father? 617 01:24:09,520 --> 01:24:11,240 Father! 618 01:24:25,079 --> 01:24:26,720 Beasts die... 619 01:24:26,880 --> 01:24:28,320 ...and men die. 620 01:24:29,399 --> 01:24:32,720 All who walk the earth must die. 621 01:24:32,880 --> 01:24:35,840 But the true hero never dies. 622 01:24:36,680 --> 01:24:40,720 ln our memory he will live forever. 623 01:24:50,920 --> 01:24:53,080 My love. 624 01:24:53,239 --> 01:24:56,480 So near to my heart and my mind. 625 01:24:56,640 --> 01:25:00,440 Yet so far from my arms and my body. 626 01:25:00,600 --> 01:25:02,920 How much longer? 627 01:25:03,079 --> 01:25:05,160 How much farther? 628 01:25:12,159 --> 01:25:13,600 Yes? 629 01:25:18,079 --> 01:25:20,840 My lady Kriemhild. 630 01:25:21,000 --> 01:25:23,840 May l please speak with you? 631 01:25:24,000 --> 01:25:26,040 l wish to be alone, Lord Hagen. 632 01:25:26,479 --> 01:25:28,240 lt's about Siegfried. 633 01:25:28,560 --> 01:25:29,840 What about him? 634 01:25:30,720 --> 01:25:33,680 l expect him back any day. 635 01:25:34,119 --> 01:25:36,520 Of course he will come back, for the treasure. 636 01:25:36,880 --> 01:25:39,240 And not because of you? 637 01:25:40,760 --> 01:25:42,720 What are you implying, Hagen? 638 01:25:42,920 --> 01:25:45,640 l have noticed you have feelings for him. 639 01:25:47,119 --> 01:25:49,600 You speak of matters you know nothing about. 640 01:25:50,119 --> 01:25:52,040 l know, my Lady Kriemhild... 641 01:25:52,199 --> 01:25:56,600 ...that you have loved the dragon slayer since the first moment you saw him. 642 01:25:56,760 --> 01:25:59,000 And l have come here to help you. 643 01:25:59,640 --> 01:26:03,720 Once the treasure is gone, there is nothing to keep him here. 644 01:26:05,600 --> 01:26:07,560 -What is that? -Certain herbs... 645 01:26:07,720 --> 01:26:10,000 ...with interesting properties. 646 01:26:10,159 --> 01:26:14,160 Which, if correctly brewed, will make a heart grow warm. 647 01:26:15,479 --> 01:26:19,600 That is wrong. That is no Christian thing. 648 01:26:20,960 --> 01:26:24,200 lt is the old magic of spells and curses. 649 01:26:24,359 --> 01:26:28,120 All he must do is to drink this mixed with wine... 650 01:26:28,319 --> 01:26:31,240 ...and so long as it is you who gives him the cup... 651 01:26:31,399 --> 01:26:34,840 ...any love for any other woman will be forgotten. 652 01:26:35,199 --> 01:26:39,120 And only you will burn in his heart from that moment on. 653 01:26:39,520 --> 01:26:41,440 But why? 654 01:26:42,000 --> 01:26:44,120 ln battle and in council... 655 01:26:44,279 --> 01:26:46,760 ...l have always served the house of Burgund... 656 01:26:46,920 --> 01:26:49,920 ...and the best interests of the kingdom. 657 01:30:14,119 --> 01:30:17,680 lN THE STORY SO FAR... 658 01:30:26,880 --> 01:30:28,160 -My son. -Go now. 659 01:30:39,039 --> 01:30:42,240 Who are you, boy? What happened? 660 01:30:42,560 --> 01:30:43,960 l can't remember. 661 01:30:55,640 --> 01:30:59,960 Fire will rain down from the sky very soon. 662 01:31:01,279 --> 01:31:04,360 After the fire, a man will come. 663 01:31:04,560 --> 01:31:07,000 The warrior's strength will match your own. 664 01:31:07,199 --> 01:31:10,000 He will even best you in battle. 665 01:31:10,319 --> 01:31:12,320 Do you believe in destiny? 666 01:31:13,279 --> 01:31:15,480 We were meant to meet. 667 01:31:17,319 --> 01:31:20,800 -You're the Queen of IceIand? -Yes. Does that make a difference? 668 01:31:21,239 --> 01:31:24,720 No. Not to how l feel about you. 669 01:31:24,880 --> 01:31:26,400 l will love you forever. 670 01:31:37,279 --> 01:31:40,640 -Don't stare at the princess. -l'm not staring. 671 01:31:40,840 --> 01:31:42,600 She is, though. 672 01:31:42,800 --> 01:31:47,400 Lord Hagen. Fafnir the dragon is awake. 673 01:31:47,560 --> 01:31:52,640 You must convince King Gunther to gather his best warriors and kill Fafnir. 674 01:31:53,560 --> 01:31:55,800 l ask to ioin your quest against the dragon. 675 01:31:55,960 --> 01:32:00,320 That task is only for warriors most honoured and favoured by the king. 676 01:32:00,479 --> 01:32:01,760 To the forest of Fafnir. 677 01:32:06,760 --> 01:32:10,560 The dragon's hide was hard as iron. Our weapons were useless against it. 678 01:32:12,560 --> 01:32:14,000 He will be avenged, my lady. 679 01:32:15,960 --> 01:32:17,240 l swear it. 680 01:32:55,920 --> 01:32:58,560 This goId is not for humankind. 681 01:32:58,720 --> 01:33:00,080 It belongs to us. 682 01:33:02,399 --> 01:33:04,760 That is the ring of the Nibelung. 683 01:33:04,920 --> 01:33:06,840 The oldest thing in the hoard. 684 01:33:07,000 --> 01:33:10,560 The one who possesses it is the treasure's owner. 685 01:33:10,720 --> 01:33:12,840 lt comes with a curse. 686 01:33:13,880 --> 01:33:16,040 fafnir lies dead because of it. 687 01:33:16,720 --> 01:33:19,920 Heed our warning, or you too will pay. 688 01:33:28,039 --> 01:33:30,360 -What sorcery is this? -The magical Tarnhelm. 689 01:33:30,720 --> 01:33:34,040 With it, you can wear any shape you desire. 690 01:33:34,199 --> 01:33:37,880 His name is AIberich, and he was one of us. 691 01:33:38,079 --> 01:33:39,880 But greed awoke in AIberich. 692 01:33:40,079 --> 01:33:41,960 He wanted the treasure for himself. 693 01:33:42,720 --> 01:33:45,120 -Like you. -lt's all mine now. 694 01:33:45,279 --> 01:33:47,320 Eric the blacksmith killed the dragon! 695 01:33:48,000 --> 01:33:49,800 Fafnir is dead! 696 01:33:52,760 --> 01:33:56,520 l command that Eric the blacksmith be proclaimed a hero of the kingdom. 697 01:33:56,680 --> 01:33:59,000 Even the honour of guarding such a treasure... 698 01:33:59,159 --> 01:34:01,240 ...would bring fame to Burgund... 699 01:34:01,439 --> 01:34:05,640 ...once it's known that you have been entrusted with the safety of the hoard. 700 01:34:05,800 --> 01:34:09,840 Defeat dragons with iron, but win maidens with gold. 701 01:34:10,039 --> 01:34:11,760 My heart is pledged already. 702 01:34:12,239 --> 01:34:15,200 -Would l know her? -No. 703 01:34:15,479 --> 01:34:17,160 She Iives far away. 704 01:34:17,319 --> 01:34:19,400 And l will marry no one else, Hallbera. 705 01:34:19,600 --> 01:34:23,400 Not a prince, not a king, not the Roman emperor himself. 706 01:34:24,199 --> 01:34:26,760 l'll bring my love with me to Xanten as my wife. 707 01:34:26,960 --> 01:34:31,640 -But you're gonna come with me. -l have no more travelling left in me. 708 01:34:31,800 --> 01:34:35,040 l have hardly even breath anymore. 709 01:34:35,199 --> 01:34:38,280 They call me Eric the blacksmith, Eric the dragon slayer... 710 01:34:38,720 --> 01:34:40,560 ...and Eric the hero of Burgund. 711 01:34:43,960 --> 01:34:45,880 l am Siegfried. 712 01:34:47,239 --> 01:34:49,000 Son of Siegmund, King of Xanten. 713 01:34:50,680 --> 01:34:53,120 You're beaten. Your kingdoms will be divided... 714 01:34:53,279 --> 01:34:55,440 ...between the kings of Burgund and Xanten. 715 01:34:55,600 --> 01:34:58,000 l want him tied to the house of Burgund forever. 716 01:34:58,159 --> 01:35:00,320 My sister wiII marry Siegfried of Xanten. 717 01:35:00,479 --> 01:35:03,880 And I'm sure you wiII not find this too difficult to arrange. 718 01:35:04,279 --> 01:35:06,920 -What do you have in mind? -One of your cantrips... 719 01:35:07,079 --> 01:35:08,840 ...spells or potions. 720 01:35:09,000 --> 01:35:13,320 If he could forget his other love and find the princess attractive instead? 721 01:35:13,479 --> 01:35:16,200 Then the gold stays where it is. 722 01:35:16,760 --> 01:35:19,960 So near to my heart and my mind. 723 01:35:20,119 --> 01:35:24,360 Yet so far from my arms and my body. 724 01:35:24,560 --> 01:35:28,040 How much longer? How much farther? 725 01:35:28,199 --> 01:35:31,800 All he must do is to drink this mixed with wine... 726 01:35:32,239 --> 01:35:35,400 ...and so long as it is you who gives him the cup... 727 01:35:35,560 --> 01:35:39,120 ...any love for any other woman will be forgotten. 728 01:35:39,279 --> 01:35:43,160 And only you will burn in his heart from that moment on. 729 01:36:27,399 --> 01:36:29,280 fifteen hundred years ago... 730 01:36:29,439 --> 01:36:32,120 ...most of Europe had abandoned its old beliefs... 731 01:36:32,279 --> 01:36:34,760 ...and turned to the Christian faith. 732 01:36:34,920 --> 01:36:40,160 Only in the North did the people hold on to the gods of their ancestors. 733 01:36:40,319 --> 01:36:43,200 The most powerful of these gods was Odin. 734 01:36:43,359 --> 01:36:46,040 He reigned among the stars in Valhalla... 735 01:36:46,199 --> 01:36:50,000 ...and his ravens gave him wisdom and memory. 736 01:36:51,600 --> 01:36:54,680 But whilst the fire of the ancient powers faded... 737 01:36:54,840 --> 01:36:59,560 ...a wondrous tale arose that captured the hearts of the people. 738 01:36:59,720 --> 01:37:02,880 It told of a blacksmith who slew a mighty dragon... 739 01:37:03,039 --> 01:37:07,880 ...and won a Iegendary treasure: The dragon goId. 740 01:37:45,680 --> 01:37:46,960 King Siegfried of Xanten. 741 01:37:47,119 --> 01:37:49,200 l came to thank you for your hospitality. 742 01:37:49,359 --> 01:37:51,280 You are always welcome. 743 01:37:51,439 --> 01:37:54,160 l know that the treasure has brought your kingdom... 744 01:37:54,319 --> 01:37:57,400 ...misfortune and bloodshed, and for that, l apologize. 745 01:37:57,560 --> 01:37:58,840 Please, Siegfried. 746 01:37:59,560 --> 01:38:02,160 Many wars are fought over gold and treasure. 747 01:38:02,479 --> 01:38:06,080 No army ever waged war with a hero such as you among them. 748 01:38:06,239 --> 01:38:08,440 You didn't destroy lives, you saved them. 749 01:38:08,600 --> 01:38:11,320 You have done the kingdom of Burgund a great service. 750 01:38:11,479 --> 01:38:13,960 -Thank you, my king. -King Siegfried. 751 01:38:14,840 --> 01:38:18,120 Would you ioin us in a toast before you leave? 752 01:38:19,920 --> 01:38:22,280 This is a special wine of Burgund... 753 01:38:22,439 --> 01:38:24,560 ...mixed with spices. 754 01:38:26,520 --> 01:38:28,560 To Siegfried of Xanten. 755 01:38:28,720 --> 01:38:31,600 To the hero who arrived a blacksmith... 756 01:38:31,760 --> 01:38:33,880 ...and leaves a king. 757 01:38:34,039 --> 01:38:36,760 -King Siegfried of Xanten. -King Siegfried of Xanten. 758 01:38:50,279 --> 01:38:51,960 Good wine. 759 01:38:56,960 --> 01:39:00,320 Though the spices give it a strange flavour. 760 01:39:37,159 --> 01:39:40,480 Where are Gunther and Hagen? 761 01:39:40,640 --> 01:39:42,440 They left. 762 01:39:45,079 --> 01:39:47,160 Will you make it again for me sometime... 763 01:39:47,319 --> 01:39:48,960 ...only with less cinnamon? 764 01:39:49,119 --> 01:39:51,240 Of course l will. 765 01:39:51,680 --> 01:39:53,800 But first l must confess something. 766 01:39:54,239 --> 01:39:55,520 What? 767 01:39:56,920 --> 01:39:59,480 At the dragon feast... 768 01:40:00,159 --> 01:40:04,320 ...you told a masked girl that your heart was already pledged to somebody else. 769 01:40:04,479 --> 01:40:06,200 So it was you. 770 01:40:07,079 --> 01:40:09,040 Forgive me. 771 01:40:10,199 --> 01:40:12,400 l couldn't say anything because-- 772 01:40:12,560 --> 01:40:14,280 Please... 773 01:40:15,000 --> 01:40:16,520 ...it doesn't matter... 774 01:40:19,720 --> 01:40:21,120 ...because l love you. 775 01:40:24,960 --> 01:40:27,160 l don't know why it never occurred-- 776 01:40:27,319 --> 01:40:29,800 Nothing matters now. 777 01:40:31,319 --> 01:40:33,440 Except that you love me. 778 01:40:38,479 --> 01:40:40,640 And l love you. 779 01:41:36,920 --> 01:41:39,720 Where might my raven be? 780 01:41:41,960 --> 01:41:45,280 l'm proud that Burgund has won you as brother-in-law. 781 01:41:45,439 --> 01:41:50,600 Nobody could bring more honour to our kingdom than you, Siegfried of Xanten. 782 01:41:51,279 --> 01:41:55,880 l want to make your sister my queen before l return to my kingdom. 783 01:41:57,239 --> 01:41:59,680 Unfortunately, in our kingdom... 784 01:41:59,840 --> 01:42:03,720 ...the law decrees that the king must marry before any of his siblings. 785 01:42:04,119 --> 01:42:06,400 How long do we have to wait then? 786 01:42:07,079 --> 01:42:09,240 lt's not that simple. 787 01:42:09,399 --> 01:42:13,040 The queen l desire is a beautiful and powerful woman... 788 01:42:13,199 --> 01:42:15,880 ...who challenges her suitors to single combat. 789 01:42:16,079 --> 01:42:20,000 Till now, nobody has proved strong enough to defeat her. 790 01:42:20,199 --> 01:42:25,320 -And who is this powerful woman? -Her name's Brunhild, Queen of Iceland. 791 01:42:31,920 --> 01:42:33,800 l've met her once. 792 01:42:34,319 --> 01:42:36,040 You know her? 793 01:42:37,960 --> 01:42:39,480 Yes. 794 01:42:39,680 --> 01:42:42,800 Her ship sailed by our smithy one day. 795 01:42:42,960 --> 01:42:45,760 How could l forget? She is of extraordinary beauty. 796 01:42:46,560 --> 01:42:48,600 You said you've met her? 797 01:42:50,960 --> 01:42:52,240 l did. 798 01:42:52,399 --> 01:42:58,120 That night a star fell from the sky into the forest near our smithy... 799 01:42:58,279 --> 01:43:01,560 ...and we met by the crater it made, and we fought. 800 01:43:01,840 --> 01:43:03,120 But why? 801 01:43:05,319 --> 01:43:08,560 l mistook her for a Saxon and wrestled her down. 802 01:43:09,000 --> 01:43:12,160 You mistook the Queen of Iceland for a Saxon? 803 01:43:12,319 --> 01:43:13,840 How did she react? 804 01:43:17,600 --> 01:43:20,320 She was a little surprised, that's all. 805 01:43:23,079 --> 01:43:24,440 Siegfried... 806 01:43:24,600 --> 01:43:26,760 ...she is the woman l wish to marry. 807 01:43:27,720 --> 01:43:31,480 Would you help me win her for Burgund's queen? 808 01:43:32,560 --> 01:43:34,280 How? 809 01:43:36,399 --> 01:43:38,200 By fighting her in my stead. 810 01:43:40,880 --> 01:43:42,600 Wouldn't she notice? 811 01:43:45,039 --> 01:43:48,600 Not if you wear that magic helmet of yours. 812 01:43:55,960 --> 01:44:00,240 -These powers shouldn't be misused. -You're the man who could defeat her. 813 01:44:02,239 --> 01:44:05,640 King Gunther has given you his only sister in marriage. 814 01:44:05,800 --> 01:44:08,800 Will you not help him win a queen for himself? 815 01:44:09,359 --> 01:44:11,640 Think, Siegfried. 816 01:44:12,359 --> 01:44:14,400 lf Brunhild and l marry... 817 01:44:14,560 --> 01:44:18,680 ...you and Kriemhild can be married the very same day. 818 01:44:40,359 --> 01:44:43,640 l knew what the wagons were carrying when they came... 819 01:44:43,800 --> 01:44:47,120 ...but l had no idea it could look so beautiful. 820 01:44:47,880 --> 01:44:49,640 lt's yours. 821 01:44:51,079 --> 01:44:52,960 Mine? 822 01:44:53,840 --> 01:44:57,200 The treasure is my wedding gift to you. 823 01:45:01,600 --> 01:45:03,400 But this ring... 824 01:45:06,119 --> 01:45:08,680 ...is the symbol of our love. 825 01:45:13,680 --> 01:45:16,720 Wear it till l come back from Iceland. 826 01:45:20,079 --> 01:45:22,760 Every day without you will be an eternity. 827 01:45:23,920 --> 01:45:25,880 Come back soon. 828 01:45:26,279 --> 01:45:29,320 And bring my brother back safely. 829 01:45:55,760 --> 01:45:59,880 My king, we found a stowaway hidden amongst the stores. 830 01:46:00,039 --> 01:46:03,320 -Throw him over the side. -l think you should see him first. 831 01:46:05,399 --> 01:46:08,280 Giselher, are you insane? 832 01:46:08,760 --> 01:46:12,760 l only wanted to see the Norse women, the great Valkyries who fight like men. 833 01:46:12,920 --> 01:46:15,920 Why, Giselher? Do you want a warrior woman of your own? 834 01:46:16,520 --> 01:46:17,800 Why didn't you ask me? 835 01:46:17,960 --> 01:46:21,520 l always ask you, and you always turn me down. 836 01:46:21,680 --> 01:46:24,560 Your place is at home, Iooking after Burgund. 837 01:46:24,760 --> 01:46:28,360 -Besides, Kriemhild will be worried. -Kriemhild knows. 838 01:46:33,279 --> 01:46:35,680 l've half a mind to send you back in a barrel! 839 01:46:35,840 --> 01:46:37,160 Oh, come on, Gunther. 840 01:46:37,319 --> 01:46:40,600 What boy doesn't crave an adventure like this? 841 01:46:42,600 --> 01:46:44,320 Sit down. 842 01:46:50,039 --> 01:46:53,560 And those are the Seven Silver Apples of the goddess of youth. 843 01:46:53,720 --> 01:46:57,160 -You know a lot. -Not as much as my father, Eyvind, did. 844 01:46:57,359 --> 01:46:58,640 See over there? 845 01:46:58,800 --> 01:47:00,800 That's Orwandil, the Giant. 846 01:47:00,960 --> 01:47:03,560 And next to it is Fearr, the bull that he hunts. 847 01:47:04,159 --> 01:47:05,480 And see there? 848 01:47:05,640 --> 01:47:09,200 That's the Spirits' Road, the bright road to Valhalla. 849 01:47:09,760 --> 01:47:13,000 The gods sit up there with the holy dead... 850 01:47:13,159 --> 01:47:16,800 ...and decide what we should do to help them save the world. 851 01:47:16,960 --> 01:47:19,960 How are we supposed to find out what they want us to do? 852 01:47:20,119 --> 01:47:22,200 They send us signs. 853 01:47:23,199 --> 01:47:25,160 ln water... 854 01:47:25,319 --> 01:47:28,680 ...fire, or in the sky. 855 01:47:29,399 --> 01:47:31,960 What happens if we read those signs wrong? 856 01:47:38,760 --> 01:47:40,640 l don't know. 857 01:47:45,239 --> 01:47:46,520 He's coming. 858 01:47:46,680 --> 01:47:49,440 Your future husband is coming. 859 01:47:51,079 --> 01:47:52,880 Siegfried. 860 01:48:00,880 --> 01:48:03,800 -Captain, hoist the mainsail. -Yes, my king. 861 01:48:03,960 --> 01:48:06,040 Raise the sail! 862 01:48:28,720 --> 01:48:31,640 Queen Brunhild, come quickly. 863 01:49:34,359 --> 01:49:38,400 Welcome to my country, tamer of the fire and the elements. 864 01:49:42,920 --> 01:49:44,920 At last you found your way to me. 865 01:49:49,680 --> 01:49:52,720 The dragon slayer's fame reaches even here. 866 01:49:54,520 --> 01:49:57,640 lt is not l who come to challenge you, great queen. 867 01:50:02,560 --> 01:50:04,320 lt is King Gunther of Burgund... 868 01:50:04,760 --> 01:50:06,200 ...who seeks your hand. 869 01:50:06,359 --> 01:50:07,680 l only serve him. 870 01:50:11,000 --> 01:50:13,120 My queen... 871 01:50:13,840 --> 01:50:17,120 ...l come here to seek your hand in marriage. 872 01:50:35,479 --> 01:50:38,840 We will fight a duel of double-bladed axes. 873 01:50:39,000 --> 01:50:40,760 lf you win... 874 01:50:41,600 --> 01:50:43,880 ...l will wed you. 875 01:50:44,039 --> 01:50:46,040 lf l win... 876 01:50:46,199 --> 01:50:48,000 ...it will cost you your life. 877 01:50:52,159 --> 01:50:54,320 lf l fail to make you my wife... 878 01:50:54,479 --> 01:50:56,760 ...l will die gladly. 879 01:51:09,760 --> 01:51:12,080 The contest commences in one hour. 880 01:51:36,039 --> 01:51:38,920 Giselher, let's wait outside. 881 01:51:56,279 --> 01:52:00,400 Shadows and vapours, all the same. 882 01:52:07,319 --> 01:52:09,640 Just stay hidden until it's done. 883 01:52:16,479 --> 01:52:18,480 What about Siegfried? 884 01:52:19,279 --> 01:52:21,520 He'll follow us later. 885 01:52:59,760 --> 01:53:01,600 The dragon slayer doesn't join you? 886 01:53:01,960 --> 01:53:04,840 He's already preparing the ship for our return. 887 01:53:06,479 --> 01:53:08,320 The axes. 888 01:53:17,199 --> 01:53:19,760 You can still sail back to Burgund alive. 889 01:54:45,319 --> 01:54:47,240 There! 890 01:55:00,319 --> 01:55:01,600 Come on! 891 01:55:02,680 --> 01:55:04,160 Here! 892 01:55:04,520 --> 01:55:06,120 Come on! 893 01:55:59,479 --> 01:56:01,600 Bow to my future husband... 894 01:56:01,800 --> 01:56:04,120 ...the King of Burgund. 895 01:56:05,920 --> 01:56:07,320 Now the King of Iceland. 896 01:56:23,439 --> 01:56:26,760 Leave until l call you and close the door. 897 01:57:33,560 --> 01:57:35,640 They make no sense, lady. 898 01:57:39,479 --> 01:57:40,880 Look there. 899 01:57:42,479 --> 01:57:44,560 That means a cloak or a mask. 900 01:57:46,039 --> 01:57:49,320 Something or someone has been hidden... 901 01:57:49,479 --> 01:57:53,320 ...the way truth is hidden by lies, our eyes are covered by a blindfold. 902 01:57:53,479 --> 01:57:56,400 ls that why Siegfried didn't recognize me? 903 01:57:57,720 --> 01:57:59,280 There is nothing here. 904 01:58:00,880 --> 01:58:03,480 The gods are silent. 905 01:58:13,760 --> 01:58:15,280 Noble Siegfried... 906 01:58:15,479 --> 01:58:19,320 ...ever since you came to Burgund in the guise of a humble blacksmith... 907 01:58:19,479 --> 01:58:22,040 ...many good things have happened in our kingdom. 908 01:58:24,239 --> 01:58:27,480 Around this table are the two men l love most in the world. 909 01:58:28,039 --> 01:58:30,120 Giselher is my brother by birth. 910 01:58:30,520 --> 01:58:32,160 And it would please me... 911 01:58:32,359 --> 01:58:36,080 ...if you would become our brother by blood. 912 01:59:06,159 --> 01:59:09,320 The dragon's blood made my skin impenetrable. 913 01:59:10,159 --> 01:59:13,120 But l guess tonight is a night for trust. 914 01:59:15,880 --> 01:59:18,080 This... 915 01:59:18,279 --> 01:59:21,680 ...is the only place where l can be wounded. 916 01:59:36,880 --> 01:59:40,160 And now both of you share the greatest secret l have. 917 01:59:49,560 --> 01:59:53,960 This cup will hold no lesser drink than the blood of brotherhood. 918 01:59:54,800 --> 01:59:56,960 lt will be raised in no lesser toast. 919 01:59:57,159 --> 02:00:02,320 And may those who betray that trust die, dishonoured and accursed. 920 02:02:07,880 --> 02:02:09,960 People of Burgund! 921 02:02:10,119 --> 02:02:11,800 Your queen! 922 02:02:21,359 --> 02:02:24,040 l present my sister, Kriemhild. 923 02:02:24,239 --> 02:02:27,160 l'll be a sister to you as well. 924 02:02:43,479 --> 02:02:47,080 We will celebrate two weddings on one day. 925 02:03:09,359 --> 02:03:11,920 Where's my Tarnhelm? 926 02:03:13,000 --> 02:03:14,800 We're not done with it yet. 927 02:03:14,960 --> 02:03:16,720 You can have it in due course. 928 02:03:16,920 --> 02:03:18,960 That wasn't the deal, Hagen. 929 02:03:20,800 --> 02:03:24,840 -We're not sure if it worked. -lt worked! It worked! 930 02:03:26,439 --> 02:03:28,880 Now you're trying to cheat me! 931 02:03:29,039 --> 02:03:32,800 Perhaps l should find a way to have a little talk with the king. 932 02:03:34,039 --> 02:03:37,280 No need for that. 933 02:03:37,439 --> 02:03:38,880 l'll do it! 934 02:04:31,680 --> 02:04:33,520 Queen Brunhild. 935 02:04:33,840 --> 02:04:37,640 -Can l help you? -l waited for you. 936 02:04:38,399 --> 02:04:40,200 As l said l would. 937 02:04:42,520 --> 02:04:44,360 Siegfried... 938 02:04:45,319 --> 02:04:47,120 ...what happened? 939 02:04:50,119 --> 02:04:56,400 Did you find you couldn't love a queen as well as you did a passing stranger? 940 02:04:57,920 --> 02:04:59,680 Or was it the gold? 941 02:05:00,199 --> 02:05:03,440 That has turned many hearts cold before. 942 02:05:03,720 --> 02:05:05,000 l don't know. 943 02:05:05,159 --> 02:05:09,840 Who shall l ask why you loved me then, and you don't love me now? 944 02:05:11,840 --> 02:05:13,680 l didn't. 945 02:05:15,960 --> 02:05:17,960 Don't lie to me. 946 02:05:19,199 --> 02:05:22,120 You cannot claim you didn't love me then. 947 02:05:22,720 --> 02:05:25,040 lt was your first time, blacksmith. 948 02:05:25,199 --> 02:05:26,640 And mine as well. 949 02:05:28,239 --> 02:05:31,720 And l knew then that the gods had sent you to me... 950 02:05:32,720 --> 02:05:34,720 ...and me to you. 951 02:05:35,319 --> 02:05:37,240 And you knew it too. 952 02:05:38,760 --> 02:05:40,240 Does that mean nothing? 953 02:05:43,000 --> 02:05:44,920 That's not how l remember it. 954 02:05:46,439 --> 02:05:48,040 And you never... 955 02:05:48,199 --> 02:05:49,760 ...loved me? 956 02:05:50,920 --> 02:05:53,040 Even though you said you did? 957 02:05:54,439 --> 02:05:56,360 l was a boy then. 958 02:05:57,439 --> 02:06:00,360 lf this is what manhood brings... 959 02:06:00,520 --> 02:06:04,000 ...l only wish l'd learned this lesson sooner. 960 02:06:05,000 --> 02:06:07,320 But it's too late now. 961 02:06:07,479 --> 02:06:09,840 Perhaps l should pray... 962 02:06:10,000 --> 02:06:13,520 ...that l, too, will remember our love so little. 963 02:06:14,000 --> 02:06:17,360 Because l will never know joy again... 964 02:06:17,760 --> 02:06:20,200 ...till l forget... 965 02:06:20,359 --> 02:06:22,440 ...or you remember. 966 02:08:04,880 --> 02:08:06,960 King Gunther... 967 02:08:07,920 --> 02:08:12,560 ...do you take Brunhild as your wife and queen? 968 02:08:12,720 --> 02:08:14,320 l do. 969 02:08:14,520 --> 02:08:16,400 And do you, Brunhild... 970 02:08:16,600 --> 02:08:21,800 ...accept my king as your rightful husband and lord? 971 02:08:33,960 --> 02:08:35,600 l do. 972 02:08:36,039 --> 02:08:38,640 Do you, Kriemhild... 973 02:08:38,840 --> 02:08:43,600 ...take Siegfried as your lawful wedded husband? 974 02:08:44,279 --> 02:08:45,640 l do. 975 02:08:45,800 --> 02:08:47,280 King Siegfried... 976 02:08:47,439 --> 02:08:51,200 ...do you take Kriemhild as your lawful wedded wife? 977 02:08:53,640 --> 02:08:55,240 l do. 978 02:08:55,439 --> 02:08:56,920 l now pronounce you... 979 02:08:57,119 --> 02:08:59,520 ...man and wife. 980 02:09:49,800 --> 02:09:51,600 This warlike display... 981 02:09:51,800 --> 02:09:55,160 ...shows our Burgund swords and warriors at their finest. 982 02:09:55,520 --> 02:09:58,880 They could only be bettered by the great Queen Brunhild... 983 02:09:59,039 --> 02:10:02,960 ...and the extraordinary King Gunther. 984 02:10:06,399 --> 02:10:10,800 Those few of us who were privileged to travel with King Gunther to Iceland... 985 02:10:10,960 --> 02:10:14,360 ...witnessed a display of incomparable skills. 986 02:10:14,680 --> 02:10:18,640 And King Gunther was the only man who could match... 987 02:10:18,840 --> 02:10:21,080 ...his beautiful queen in her challenge. 988 02:10:21,239 --> 02:10:22,520 Siegfried could. 989 02:10:28,640 --> 02:10:30,840 But Siegfried didn't. 990 02:10:32,119 --> 02:10:33,560 Would he like to try? 991 02:10:38,800 --> 02:10:41,440 lt would be an honour... 992 02:10:41,600 --> 02:10:43,400 ...Queen Brunhild. 993 02:10:54,279 --> 02:10:56,520 What weapons shall we choose then? 994 02:10:56,760 --> 02:10:59,360 Weapons that were forged from the same ore... 995 02:10:59,560 --> 02:11:01,280 ...and have never been crossed. 996 02:11:01,680 --> 02:11:03,760 My spear... 997 02:11:04,800 --> 02:11:06,280 ...and your sword. 998 02:12:40,279 --> 02:12:42,000 Thank you... 999 02:12:42,159 --> 02:12:45,040 ...for this chance to recognize my limits. 1000 02:13:58,079 --> 02:14:00,920 -What happened? -l was tired. 1001 02:14:01,079 --> 02:14:04,120 -l decided to lie down. -That's not what l meant. 1002 02:14:04,640 --> 02:14:07,040 -Why did you leave without me? -Siegfried. 1003 02:14:07,520 --> 02:14:09,800 -ln front of everyone. -But you won. 1004 02:14:09,960 --> 02:14:11,280 He let me win. 1005 02:14:11,439 --> 02:14:14,880 l know a feigned defeat from an honest victory. 1006 02:14:15,359 --> 02:14:17,840 He was lucky, that's all. 1007 02:14:18,039 --> 02:14:22,360 He probably gave up so he didn't go to his marriage bed covered with bruises. 1008 02:14:36,680 --> 02:14:39,720 You're the only woman l've ever really wanted. 1009 02:14:46,359 --> 02:14:48,520 And you have me. 1010 02:14:51,600 --> 02:14:53,560 Or do you? 1011 02:15:07,560 --> 02:15:09,320 You want me, my strong husband? 1012 02:15:09,520 --> 02:15:11,720 l'm waiting. 1013 02:15:11,960 --> 02:15:13,480 No more of this, my queen. 1014 02:15:13,640 --> 02:15:16,720 l've drunk too much tonight to deal with such foolishness. 1015 02:15:16,880 --> 02:15:19,920 -The man who defeated me hadn't. -What? 1016 02:15:21,359 --> 02:15:23,480 Or maybe you had been drinking. 1017 02:15:24,279 --> 02:15:27,600 Some magical potion to give you strength, perhaps? 1018 02:15:28,199 --> 02:15:31,480 Well, l'll let you in on a little secret: 1019 02:15:31,680 --> 02:15:33,120 My strength... 1020 02:15:33,279 --> 02:15:36,320 ...is a gift from the gods. 1021 02:15:36,479 --> 02:15:39,080 And it lies in this belt. 1022 02:15:40,239 --> 02:15:44,280 Once you've removed it, you'll find a yielding maiden in your arms. 1023 02:15:54,800 --> 02:15:59,000 Can the man who survived my challenge not survive his own wedding night? 1024 02:16:12,279 --> 02:16:13,640 Brunhild, stop. 1025 02:16:14,399 --> 02:16:16,160 Untie me. 1026 02:16:16,359 --> 02:16:18,880 Stop this. Untie me. 1027 02:16:19,880 --> 02:16:21,560 Untie me right now. 1028 02:16:24,560 --> 02:16:27,800 -Be quiet now. -Wife, are you mad? 1029 02:16:28,000 --> 02:16:30,160 Let me loose! 1030 02:16:39,000 --> 02:16:42,600 -Gunther's a lucky man. -Not as lucky as l am. 1031 02:16:42,760 --> 02:16:44,680 Don't you think Brunhild's beautiful? 1032 02:16:44,840 --> 02:16:47,600 What a question for such a time and place. 1033 02:16:47,760 --> 02:16:51,240 -Siegfried, answer me. -All right, yes, she's beautiful. 1034 02:16:51,399 --> 02:16:53,960 -But it's a hard beauty. -You noticed it then. 1035 02:16:54,120 --> 02:16:56,640 -What? -That coldness. 1036 02:16:56,799 --> 02:16:58,880 The angry way she looks at us. 1037 02:16:59,040 --> 02:17:02,560 Well, she's certainly angry about being defeated by Gunther. 1038 02:17:03,760 --> 02:17:06,800 l don't think she likes me much. 1039 02:17:08,000 --> 02:17:12,920 Well, maybe because you won your husband without having to fight him. 1040 02:17:26,479 --> 02:17:28,560 Hear that? 1041 02:17:28,719 --> 02:17:31,200 That's Thor swinging his hammer. 1042 02:17:31,360 --> 02:17:36,440 Probably to tell us about the war god who's going to be conceived tonight. 1043 02:17:37,159 --> 02:17:38,560 Giselher... 1044 02:17:39,000 --> 02:17:43,280 ...you don't really believe in all this pagan nonsense, do you? 1045 02:17:43,440 --> 02:17:45,000 l do. 1046 02:17:45,159 --> 02:17:46,720 And so does Siegfried. 1047 02:17:46,879 --> 02:17:50,000 And he's the greatest hero Burgund has ever known. 1048 02:17:50,159 --> 02:17:52,320 l believe in what he does: 1049 02:17:52,479 --> 02:17:54,160 Living life by the sword. 1050 02:17:54,360 --> 02:17:56,480 And l'm going to do the same. 1051 02:17:56,639 --> 02:17:58,400 And when l die... 1052 02:17:58,559 --> 02:18:01,720 ...l'll be rewarded by sitting at the warriors' table... 1053 02:18:01,879 --> 02:18:03,920 ...next to Father Odin himself. 1054 02:18:04,079 --> 02:18:05,800 You should hear yourself. 1055 02:18:06,440 --> 02:18:09,400 -Don't the old ways fascinate you? -No, they don't. 1056 02:18:09,559 --> 02:18:11,120 They scare me. 1057 02:18:11,280 --> 02:18:16,160 The powers in it are uncontrollable, dangerous. 1058 02:18:16,319 --> 02:18:19,560 Anyway, it's not the way we were brought up. 1059 02:18:19,719 --> 02:18:21,440 Lena... 1060 02:18:21,959 --> 02:18:24,440 ...l didn't mean to hurt you. 1061 02:18:41,239 --> 02:18:42,920 Brunhild... 1062 02:18:43,079 --> 02:18:46,240 ...please don't let the servants see me like this. 1063 02:18:46,440 --> 02:18:50,600 -l'll never try to subdue you again. -Then let this be a lesson to you. 1064 02:18:50,799 --> 02:18:57,000 l might be captive in this gilded cage, but l will never be your wife. 1065 02:19:17,159 --> 02:19:18,960 Gunther. 1066 02:19:19,120 --> 02:19:20,400 Siegfried. 1067 02:19:23,520 --> 02:19:25,840 What's the matter? 1068 02:19:26,000 --> 02:19:28,760 Can l speak openly and know you won't tell anyone? 1069 02:19:28,920 --> 02:19:30,680 Of course. 1070 02:19:31,559 --> 02:19:33,560 The queen.... 1071 02:19:33,920 --> 02:19:36,240 We haven't-- l mean.... 1072 02:19:36,399 --> 02:19:37,960 What? 1073 02:19:38,920 --> 02:19:41,320 Siegfried, she won't let me into her bed. 1074 02:19:47,120 --> 02:19:50,760 -l'm sorry. -And Burgund needs an heir. 1075 02:19:50,920 --> 02:19:53,200 l must have a son. 1076 02:19:57,840 --> 02:20:00,160 lf there was anything l could do, l would. 1077 02:20:00,319 --> 02:20:03,840 -But this isn't a battle l can win for you. -But that's not true. 1078 02:20:04,000 --> 02:20:07,400 You've proven that your strength is greater than hers. 1079 02:20:07,559 --> 02:20:11,000 And her strength doesn't even come from her own body. 1080 02:20:11,559 --> 02:20:14,000 lt comes from a pagan belt that she wears. 1081 02:20:14,200 --> 02:20:16,840 -lf you can get it away from her-- -No! 1082 02:20:19,559 --> 02:20:21,520 No, Gunther. 1083 02:20:23,159 --> 02:20:28,800 l'm only asking you to take her belt, not substitute for me in some other way. 1084 02:20:33,079 --> 02:20:36,680 You'd refuse to help the man who gave you his own sister? 1085 02:20:39,600 --> 02:20:44,920 Your magic Tarnhelm worked for us in Iceland, blood brother. 1086 02:20:45,079 --> 02:20:48,400 But if you don't use it here, tonight... 1087 02:20:48,559 --> 02:20:53,640 ...then all of that's been wasted, and my marriage is a joke. 1088 02:21:38,840 --> 02:21:43,560 Shadows and vapours, all the same. 1089 02:22:08,840 --> 02:22:10,760 Good night, my king. 1090 02:22:20,559 --> 02:22:22,240 Lena. 1091 02:22:25,719 --> 02:22:27,960 -You two go ahead. -Don't be long. 1092 02:22:28,120 --> 02:22:30,840 l have to tell you something. Come in here. 1093 02:22:32,319 --> 02:22:34,480 l love you too. 1094 02:22:52,440 --> 02:22:55,120 He just passed this way. 1095 02:22:59,680 --> 02:23:02,680 Something very strange is happening here. 1096 02:23:09,040 --> 02:23:12,040 l just want us to be happy together... 1097 02:23:12,600 --> 02:23:14,520 ...to be man and wife. 1098 02:23:27,079 --> 02:23:29,680 Look at you, my king. 1099 02:23:29,840 --> 02:23:32,840 You are a match for me, are you not? 1100 02:23:34,200 --> 02:23:37,240 After all, you defeated me in Iceland. 1101 02:23:43,920 --> 02:23:45,480 Well, well... 1102 02:23:45,639 --> 02:23:48,560 ...my king regains his steel. 1103 02:23:48,719 --> 02:23:51,720 Strange how it comes and goes without warning. 1104 02:23:51,879 --> 02:23:55,120 Listen, l don't wanna fight. 1105 02:23:55,280 --> 02:23:58,080 -l love you. -Prove it. 1106 02:24:20,680 --> 02:24:22,960 That's what l needed to know. 1107 02:24:33,159 --> 02:24:35,280 Siegfried? 1108 02:24:46,920 --> 02:24:48,680 Now you can be my husband. 1109 02:25:00,680 --> 02:25:02,920 Where are you going? 1110 02:25:03,559 --> 02:25:06,000 To get rid of this pagan witchery. 1111 02:25:06,159 --> 02:25:07,720 And when l return... 1112 02:25:07,920 --> 02:25:10,280 ...l expect you to be my wife. 1113 02:25:54,520 --> 02:25:57,040 Do you swear to keep this secret? 1114 02:25:58,440 --> 02:26:00,880 ln Iceland, l saw two Gunthers too. 1115 02:26:02,280 --> 02:26:06,360 When my brother returned after his victory over Queen BrunhiId... 1116 02:26:06,520 --> 02:26:09,320 ...it wasn't Gunther who arrived in the room. 1117 02:26:11,959 --> 02:26:14,080 _t was Siegfried. 1118 02:26:15,840 --> 02:26:18,960 Gunther had been hiding in there all the time. 1119 02:26:20,280 --> 02:26:23,520 l know it wasn't my brother who defeated Brunhild. 1120 02:26:24,319 --> 02:26:26,920 lt was Siegfried. 1121 02:26:47,159 --> 02:26:49,200 Where have you been? 1122 02:26:49,879 --> 02:26:51,440 Kriemhild. 1123 02:26:51,600 --> 02:26:53,520 Why aren't you in bed? 1124 02:26:53,680 --> 02:26:56,040 l woke up and you weren't there. 1125 02:26:56,239 --> 02:26:59,600 l couldn't get back to sleep without you, so l waited. 1126 02:27:00,280 --> 02:27:02,120 What's that in your hand? 1127 02:27:02,319 --> 02:27:04,760 Nothing important. 1128 02:27:08,079 --> 02:27:10,280 Let me see. 1129 02:27:15,479 --> 02:27:17,480 A woman's belt? 1130 02:27:19,479 --> 02:27:21,120 Why try to hide it? 1131 02:27:22,079 --> 02:27:23,840 lt's not what you think. 1132 02:27:24,040 --> 02:27:25,960 We've only been married one day. 1133 02:27:29,520 --> 02:27:31,760 All l can tell you is... 1134 02:27:31,920 --> 02:27:33,360 ...your brother needed me. 1135 02:27:33,520 --> 02:27:35,080 What for? 1136 02:27:35,239 --> 02:27:37,280 That l cannot tell you. 1137 02:27:37,440 --> 02:27:39,240 Why not? 1138 02:27:40,520 --> 02:27:42,000 l promised not to. 1139 02:27:44,719 --> 02:27:48,720 l swear before all the gods that l remain your true and faithful husband. 1140 02:27:48,879 --> 02:27:51,040 So why won't you answer my questions? 1141 02:27:51,200 --> 02:27:56,040 What help did my brother need that took you from your bed at this hour? 1142 02:27:56,200 --> 02:28:00,520 And what kind of help Ieaves a woman's belt in your hand? 1143 02:28:00,680 --> 02:28:05,680 lf l told you, l would be breaking a vow of the utmost secrecy. 1144 02:28:05,840 --> 02:28:07,120 Break it. 1145 02:28:26,200 --> 02:28:30,320 -Open the doors for us, please. -l cannot do that, my lady. 1146 02:28:30,479 --> 02:28:33,560 -Cannot? Why not? -We have orders from the queen. 1147 02:28:33,760 --> 02:28:35,040 What? 1148 02:28:35,200 --> 02:28:38,720 No one may enter the church until the Queen of the Burgunds does so. 1149 02:28:38,879 --> 02:28:42,960 -You must be ioking. Open the doors. -We cannot, Lady Kriemhild. 1150 02:28:55,479 --> 02:28:58,800 How dare you order the doors of this place closed to me? 1151 02:28:58,959 --> 02:29:00,840 l am the king's own sister. 1152 02:29:01,000 --> 02:29:02,600 And l am his wife... 1153 02:29:02,760 --> 02:29:04,600 ...Queen of all Burgund. 1154 02:29:04,760 --> 02:29:08,720 lt is only right that l should enter before other lesser royals. 1155 02:29:09,440 --> 02:29:13,640 -Step aside and let your queen pass. -You're no queen of mine, Brunhild. 1156 02:29:13,840 --> 02:29:17,000 And how dare you refer to my husband as lesser than anyone? 1157 02:29:17,200 --> 02:29:20,680 He even introduced himself in Iceland as Gunther's servant. 1158 02:29:22,479 --> 02:29:26,120 He served your husband well when he defeated you last night. 1159 02:29:33,680 --> 02:29:35,960 -What did you say? -You heard me. 1160 02:29:36,520 --> 02:29:40,160 And it was also my husband who conquered you in Iceland. 1161 02:29:49,680 --> 02:29:54,000 You insult the Queen of Burgund in public with these lies? 1162 02:29:54,159 --> 02:29:57,720 So first l'm a servant's wife, and now l'm a liar? 1163 02:29:57,879 --> 02:29:59,440 Do you recognize this? 1164 02:30:03,200 --> 02:30:05,040 -Who gave you that? -My husband. 1165 02:30:05,200 --> 02:30:06,560 Do you believe me now? 1166 02:30:06,719 --> 02:30:11,040 He took it from you last night, in your own bedroom. 1167 02:30:11,479 --> 02:30:14,600 lt surprises me that you couldn't tell. 1168 02:30:15,239 --> 02:30:18,160 Now get out of my way. 1169 02:31:03,079 --> 02:31:06,640 l don't understand how you could reveal my most intimate secret... 1170 02:31:06,840 --> 02:31:11,160 ...and your brother's, in front of the whole of Burgund. 1171 02:31:11,319 --> 02:31:14,880 Kriemhild, l only broke my vow because l counted on your discretion. 1172 02:31:15,040 --> 02:31:17,840 l know. l'm sorry. Please forgive me. 1173 02:31:19,639 --> 02:31:21,600 l love you more than life. 1174 02:31:21,799 --> 02:31:26,720 Now l'm terrified something awful will happen, and somehow we'll be parted. 1175 02:31:34,840 --> 02:31:36,640 No more tears. 1176 02:31:39,520 --> 02:31:43,480 ln two days, we'll be far away from this place... 1177 02:31:43,639 --> 02:31:46,160 ...far away from your brother and his marriage. 1178 02:31:46,319 --> 02:31:52,280 He was wrong to make you a part of it. He took advantage of your loyalty. 1179 02:31:52,479 --> 02:31:54,760 But it's over now. 1180 02:31:55,159 --> 02:31:58,320 l'll attend the hunt with him, and we'll part as friends. 1181 02:31:58,479 --> 02:32:01,920 Today, l'll give orders for the gold to be loaded onto our ship. 1182 02:32:02,079 --> 02:32:03,680 As soon as the hunt is done... 1183 02:32:03,879 --> 02:32:08,360 -...we can be on our way. -Can't it be done any sooner? 1184 02:32:08,520 --> 02:32:10,400 l wish... 1185 02:32:11,040 --> 02:32:14,040 ...but we cannot give your brother the impression... 1186 02:32:14,200 --> 02:32:17,320 ...that we leave bearing him ill will. 1187 02:32:24,399 --> 02:32:27,200 -l told you he wasn't to be trusted. -Never mind that. 1188 02:32:27,360 --> 02:32:30,000 What iustice can l administer to put this right? 1189 02:32:30,159 --> 02:32:35,480 The simple iustice laid down in our books of law may not be sufficient. 1190 02:32:35,680 --> 02:32:38,840 Siegfried has used magic to help you, it's true. 1191 02:32:39,280 --> 02:32:41,680 But what other use has he made of it? 1192 02:32:41,840 --> 02:32:44,400 You've heard the people praise him more than you. 1193 02:32:44,840 --> 02:32:47,000 Now he has your sister's hand in marriage. 1194 02:32:47,159 --> 02:32:49,880 He has a legitimate claim to the throne of Burgund. 1195 02:32:50,079 --> 02:32:52,080 What's he planning next, my king? 1196 02:32:52,239 --> 02:32:55,640 -Your downfall? -You said the presence of that hoard... 1197 02:32:55,799 --> 02:32:57,720 ...in my chamber would bring me good. 1198 02:32:57,879 --> 02:33:02,880 Even if the queen begets a child by you, every tongue in Burgund will wag... 1199 02:33:03,040 --> 02:33:06,680 ...with the gossip that it's really Siegfried's bastard. 1200 02:33:08,559 --> 02:33:13,040 The kingdom is already rife with the scandal. It won't go away. 1201 02:33:13,200 --> 02:33:17,960 lt will taint you and your house till the end of your days... 1202 02:33:18,479 --> 02:33:21,120 ...unless something is done. 1203 02:33:24,760 --> 02:33:26,840 l'll end the alliance and send him away. 1204 02:33:27,040 --> 02:33:30,320 -Let him live out his days in Xanten. -lt's not enough. 1205 02:33:35,440 --> 02:33:38,640 You may not care if men scorn you as a weakling and a cuckold. 1206 02:33:38,799 --> 02:33:44,040 But what about me? l was betrayed by the dragon slayer and by you. 1207 02:33:44,200 --> 02:33:47,400 l am the Queen of Iceland and Burgund. 1208 02:33:47,719 --> 02:33:50,840 l will not be dishonored. l will be avenged. 1209 02:33:52,360 --> 02:33:55,680 There is only one punishment fit for such a crime. 1210 02:33:56,840 --> 02:33:58,800 What would you have me do? 1211 02:34:00,360 --> 02:34:01,880 lt's very simple. 1212 02:34:05,120 --> 02:34:06,640 Siegfried must die. 1213 02:34:12,520 --> 02:34:15,120 You can't mean it. 1214 02:34:16,879 --> 02:34:18,280 He's my friend. 1215 02:34:18,719 --> 02:34:20,680 More than my friend... 1216 02:34:21,079 --> 02:34:23,200 ...my blood brother. 1217 02:34:24,760 --> 02:34:28,480 After what we've shared, a betrayal like that.... 1218 02:34:28,639 --> 02:34:30,200 l can't just have him killed. 1219 02:34:31,000 --> 02:34:32,720 Either you kill him... 1220 02:34:32,879 --> 02:34:34,760 ...or l kill myself. 1221 02:34:52,040 --> 02:34:53,840 My king... 1222 02:34:54,000 --> 02:34:59,600 ...perhaps his punishment could come about accidentally at the hunt. 1223 02:34:59,760 --> 02:35:01,680 You know Siegfried is invincible. 1224 02:35:02,319 --> 02:35:05,040 And you know as well as l that he is not. 1225 02:36:28,799 --> 02:36:32,200 -King Siegfried, shall we ride together? -Brother-in-law. 1226 02:36:32,719 --> 02:36:36,920 -May l join you as well? -l'd be honoured. 1227 02:36:38,280 --> 02:36:39,600 Come on! 1228 02:36:58,840 --> 02:37:00,280 Queen Brunhild? 1229 02:37:02,000 --> 02:37:05,440 Queen Brunhild, please let me talk to you. 1230 02:37:06,120 --> 02:37:08,320 This trouble between us has to be settled. 1231 02:37:08,479 --> 02:37:10,680 Please, Queen Brunhild. 1232 02:37:18,200 --> 02:37:21,600 l have something that's rightfully yours which l must return. 1233 02:37:57,360 --> 02:38:00,000 lndeed you have something that is rightfully mine. 1234 02:38:00,719 --> 02:38:03,920 But it is far too late for you to return it. 1235 02:38:13,559 --> 02:38:16,360 You Christians make much of forgiveness. 1236 02:38:16,559 --> 02:38:20,720 -Don't look for such in me. -l don't, Queen Brunhild. 1237 02:38:21,719 --> 02:38:24,480 All l can do is say how bitter my sorrow is... 1238 02:38:24,639 --> 02:38:27,840 ...for the way l treated you in front of the cathedral. 1239 02:38:28,520 --> 02:38:29,840 l was jealous. 1240 02:38:30,440 --> 02:38:35,720 And when l thought of what seemed to be happening, l couldn't bear it. 1241 02:38:46,680 --> 02:38:51,440 Once l loved a man who l thought the gods themselves had sent me. 1242 02:38:52,559 --> 02:38:57,160 l loved the whole world because he was in it. 1243 02:38:57,319 --> 02:38:59,560 Long we were parted... 1244 02:38:59,760 --> 02:39:02,600 ...but l could bear it... 1245 02:39:02,760 --> 02:39:05,680 ...because l knew he would return one day. 1246 02:39:07,040 --> 02:39:09,320 But when he came again... 1247 02:39:10,959 --> 02:39:14,920 ...it was as if his heart had been wiped clean. 1248 02:39:16,319 --> 02:39:18,440 l loved him as l had... 1249 02:39:19,440 --> 02:39:22,360 ...but he did not love me. 1250 02:39:22,719 --> 02:39:24,760 We were strangers... 1251 02:39:24,920 --> 02:39:27,240 ...as before we had been... 1252 02:39:27,399 --> 02:39:28,760 ...lovers. 1253 02:39:28,920 --> 02:39:30,080 Siegfried? 1254 02:39:37,440 --> 02:39:39,600 Siegfried. 1255 02:39:43,760 --> 02:39:46,240 Brunhild, l have done you a terrible wrong. 1256 02:39:46,440 --> 02:39:49,200 -Let us speak no more of the cathedral. -l am not. 1257 02:39:49,360 --> 02:39:52,280 l speak of something far worse. 1258 02:39:53,879 --> 02:39:55,560 What are you talking about? 1259 02:39:56,520 --> 02:39:59,320 You have done me no other great harm. 1260 02:40:02,559 --> 02:40:05,600 Once l loved a man who did not love me. 1261 02:40:06,840 --> 02:40:11,280 And l could not bear it, for the world was an empty place without him. 1262 02:40:12,079 --> 02:40:16,360 So when Hagen came to me with an unholy thing... 1263 02:40:16,680 --> 02:40:20,600 ...that would banish the memory of old loves and plant a new one there... 1264 02:40:21,120 --> 02:40:25,080 ...l blinded myself to what was right and gave it to that man to drink. 1265 02:40:26,079 --> 02:40:28,720 lt was Hagen's magic. Siegfried never knew. 1266 02:40:28,879 --> 02:40:33,640 And even if he did, there would be nothing he could do against it. 1267 02:40:33,799 --> 02:40:37,240 That is my great sin against you... 1268 02:40:38,479 --> 02:40:39,880 ...and him. 1269 02:40:40,319 --> 02:40:44,800 And l will do penance for it for the rest of my life. 1270 02:41:24,280 --> 02:41:27,280 So l'm not the only one who got lucky. 1271 02:41:29,280 --> 02:41:30,600 Well done, brother. 1272 02:41:36,200 --> 02:41:40,040 -Have a drink with us. -l'll wash the blood off first. 1273 02:44:02,440 --> 02:44:04,360 Brunhild. 1274 02:44:35,360 --> 02:44:37,120 ls Siegfried not back? 1275 02:44:37,280 --> 02:44:39,360 We should leave before dark. 1276 02:44:39,520 --> 02:44:41,320 l'll go and get him. 1277 02:44:53,520 --> 02:44:55,520 Siegfried? 1278 02:44:58,520 --> 02:44:59,800 Siegfried? 1279 02:44:59,959 --> 02:45:01,680 Siegfried! 1280 02:45:05,520 --> 02:45:07,400 No. 1281 02:45:15,200 --> 02:45:17,080 Help. Help! 1282 02:45:17,719 --> 02:45:19,160 Help! 1283 02:45:21,120 --> 02:45:23,960 Somebody help! 1284 02:45:27,799 --> 02:45:29,960 Arminius! 1285 02:47:01,760 --> 02:47:03,360 There was an ambush. 1286 02:47:07,200 --> 02:47:08,880 A group of Saxons. 1287 02:47:17,159 --> 02:47:18,800 Murderer. 1288 02:47:24,799 --> 02:47:26,640 How can you accuse me? 1289 02:47:28,399 --> 02:47:31,680 What reason do l have to kill a man who's done us so much good? 1290 02:47:31,840 --> 02:47:34,640 Envy and guilt... 1291 02:47:35,040 --> 02:47:37,480 ...and greed. 1292 02:47:37,760 --> 02:47:39,080 With Siegfried dead... 1293 02:47:39,239 --> 02:47:42,560 ...you wouldn't have to face your own weakness and dishonour. 1294 02:47:43,600 --> 02:47:47,320 And with him dead, you could keep the hoard for yourself. 1295 02:47:47,840 --> 02:47:49,200 All of it. 1296 02:47:50,479 --> 02:47:51,880 The hoard. 1297 02:47:53,760 --> 02:47:56,240 l don't want it anymore. 1298 02:48:19,399 --> 02:48:22,520 You wanted the gold for yourself. That's why you slew him. 1299 02:48:22,680 --> 02:48:25,400 -We planned it together! -You'll never have the gold! 1300 02:48:25,559 --> 02:48:29,120 But the gold is my Nibelung birthright! It's mine! 1301 02:48:29,319 --> 02:48:30,880 You insolent son of a dwarf! 1302 02:48:57,040 --> 02:48:59,440 Keep out of this, boy. 1303 02:49:01,959 --> 02:49:03,360 He murdered our king! 1304 02:49:03,559 --> 02:49:05,880 l order you to arrest him! 1305 02:49:06,040 --> 02:49:08,000 Those of you who ally with me... 1306 02:49:08,200 --> 02:49:11,600 ...will be rewarded with gold from the hoard. 1307 02:49:23,319 --> 02:49:27,040 And finally betrayed, as he betrayed me. 1308 02:49:30,440 --> 02:49:32,000 Hagen of Tronje... 1309 02:49:32,559 --> 02:49:35,120 ...face the fate my gods have chosen. 1310 02:49:35,280 --> 02:49:37,320 Your gods are dead! 1311 02:49:37,479 --> 02:49:39,240 Soon we will know. 1312 02:50:41,799 --> 02:50:44,880 Return this ring to its rightful owner. 1313 02:50:47,280 --> 02:50:49,320 Take it back to the Nibelungs. 1314 02:52:00,440 --> 02:52:02,080 Arminius. 1315 02:52:28,879 --> 02:52:30,920 Today the old gods live again. 1316 02:52:31,079 --> 02:52:32,720 No, Giselher. 1317 02:52:32,879 --> 02:52:36,160 Today the old gods will die with them.