1 00:00:04,600 --> 00:00:10,357 Centuries will pass. People Will become more sensitive. 2 00:00:10,520 --> 00:00:15,514 They will remember with horror Their ancestors, as ruthless... 3 00:00:15,680 --> 00:00:20,276 For how they forced one man to strike another, with sharp steel.... 4 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:26,197 to entertain the audience in the Gladiator Games. 5 00:02:47,040 --> 00:02:53,513 Your city Dorostorum, will be completed on Solstice Day. 6 00:02:53,720 --> 00:02:58,350 Governor Timarchus welcomes you to the newly built Coliseum. 7 00:02:58,520 --> 00:03:02,877 And now--as proof of his clemency.... 8 00:03:03,040 --> 00:03:07,033 your compatriots will fight not only for your entertainment... 9 00:03:07,200 --> 00:03:09,873 But also for their freedom. 10 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:25,388 People of Dorostorum Greet those who are about to die. 11 00:03:32,200 --> 00:03:33,997 Bring in my knights. 12 00:04:08,520 --> 00:04:11,409 Blood, Timarchus, there is blood on your hands. 13 00:04:11,439 --> 00:04:15,978 I rage against this climate. It hurts humans. 14 00:04:16,008 --> 00:04:19,618 Is this land not suitable for humans? But there are no humans here. 15 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:25,512 Kill him. 16 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:23,873 One year earlier 17 00:05:24,040 --> 00:05:26,918 Your offer is really generous, Caesar. 18 00:05:27,080 --> 00:05:33,189 However... for three long years I have fought by your side... 19 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:36,432 Committing myself to expanding the empire. 20 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:40,469 I do not desire anything else.... 21 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:44,394 Than to return to the great Rome and lead a normal life. 22 00:05:44,424 --> 00:05:49,429 A normal life you will have, my dear Timarchus. 23 00:05:50,160 --> 00:05:54,597 But you will lead her here, to Dorostorum. 24 00:05:55,440 --> 00:05:59,115 - But Excellency... - This is not an easy decision... 25 00:06:00,280 --> 00:06:05,434 And get you back to Rome, only the gods know how much I would need you there. 26 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:11,600 But my needs mean nothing compared to the needs of Rome. 27 00:06:12,549 --> 00:06:16,565 And these people will have to love Rome.... 28 00:06:17,600 --> 00:06:21,798 Just like you and me. 29 00:07:14,240 --> 00:07:16,549 I have no money, Lucan. 30 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:22,153 You owe them to me. Give them back to me, very simple. 31 00:07:22,320 --> 00:07:25,392 I have nothing to give you now. 32 00:07:28,399 --> 00:07:33,918 - Not her. She is not for sale. - Maximus, everything is for sale. 33 00:07:35,080 --> 00:07:39,073 Don't do that, Lucan. Please don't. 34 00:07:46,200 --> 00:07:48,077 Can't you wait a couple of days? 35 00:07:48,107 --> 00:07:50,920 I will pay you as soon as my ship is back. 36 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:54,112 I can't. It's a matter of principle. 37 00:07:54,142 --> 00:07:56,999 Do you place your principles above a friend? 38 00:07:57,160 --> 00:08:00,577 Lucan. Jessemina is not just a slave to me. 39 00:08:00,607 --> 00:08:02,511 She is like a wife. 40 00:08:03,440 --> 00:08:06,318 You can't do this to me. 41 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:12,869 Maximus, do something. 42 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:20,916 - You are a bastard. - Goodbye, Maximus. 43 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:31,985 The Romans won again. 44 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:35,490 And those miserable slaves would be gladiators, do you think? 45 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:36,971 You are too picky, Timarchus. 46 00:08:37,001 --> 00:08:38,449 - Priscium! - Yes! 47 00:08:38,680 --> 00:08:42,070 Go to Rome. I need real gladiators. 48 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:46,177 These local barbarians need to see how the Romans fight. 49 00:08:46,207 --> 00:08:47,170 Yes, your honor! 50 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:51,432 - May I say that you are making a mistake, Governor? - Explain yourself better, Claudius . 51 00:08:51,600 --> 00:08:56,355 How long do you think my people will tolerate this slaughter? 52 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:05,130 I can't stand this side of the street. We pretend they are pillars. 53 00:09:05,160 --> 00:09:07,842 - Then go to Rome and buy some. - I can't. 54 00:09:07,872 --> 00:09:09,183 Why not? 55 00:09:09,771 --> 00:09:13,385 Funding is scarce. We have not gotten the promised funding. 56 00:09:13,415 --> 00:09:18,877 Rome, so much glory, so little money. 57 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:23,309 And they expect me to bring civilization this place. 58 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:29,437 Again, again. 59 00:09:40,720 --> 00:09:42,711 You are strong! 60 00:09:44,073 --> 00:09:47,958 Violence in the arena, Timarchus, leads to violence in daily life as well. 61 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:51,236 Gladiatorial games are fun in prosperous Rome 62 00:09:51,266 --> 00:09:53,756 But we don't need gladiators here, we need bread. 63 00:09:53,786 --> 00:09:55,381 I am tired of your whining. 64 00:09:56,240 --> 00:09:57,353 Get lost. 65 00:09:58,520 --> 00:10:03,258 Keep an eye on him, Aemelius. He pretends to be loyal. 66 00:10:10,648 --> 00:10:13,039 Caught stealing again? 67 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:17,240 Show us and Priscium how to liberate themselves. 68 00:10:19,024 --> 00:10:22,266 Also show us how to get rid of women? 69 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:19,292 Girls? I have the most beautiful girls. She is a great dancer. 70 00:11:19,322 --> 00:11:22,670 - They are thin. - Are my girls thin? 71 00:11:22,840 --> 00:11:27,392 I have the best girls on the market. The best girls in this stinking bazaar. 72 00:11:27,422 --> 00:11:30,271 If you don't want to buy, get lost. 73 00:11:30,301 --> 00:11:34,075 Come here, my friends. Come here. 74 00:11:34,559 --> 00:11:39,189 I see you want to buy girls, don't you? I will make a special offer. 75 00:11:39,360 --> 00:11:41,921 Take her, look, perfect skin. 76 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:45,050 Hey...look at him, smile at the customers, huh. 77 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:48,050 She is a beautiful girl. Take her for 70 coins. 78 00:11:48,080 --> 00:11:51,224 - 70 coins? - 70 coins, a good deal! 79 00:11:51,254 --> 00:11:55,642 - All right, 30. - 30? No way, go. Goodbye. 80 00:11:56,440 --> 00:11:59,970 All right, listen. Come back here. 81 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:04,569 A special offer, just for you, today. Look, very beautiful, very pretty. 82 00:12:04,599 --> 00:12:08,199 Girls with strong muscles. 60 coins! 60 coins! 83 00:12:08,229 --> 00:12:11,069 - 60 coins? All right, all right. - All right? 84 00:12:11,099 --> 00:12:15,130 - 40. No more. - 40? 40 is no good. 85 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:19,558 Special offer, only for today, Because you are my friend. You are my friend, aren't you? 86 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:23,395 70 coins, take them all 87 00:12:23,560 --> 00:12:26,846 All right, all right. 60! 88 00:12:31,040 --> 00:12:33,443 The next day we left left Rome. 89 00:12:33,473 --> 00:12:36,798 Northward, further and further away from home. 90 00:12:37,040 --> 00:12:41,955 Far from the earth, where we lived Our joys and sorrows. 91 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:47,319 Gladiators traveled in convoy, with us. 92 00:12:47,679 --> 00:12:50,788 One of them looked a lot like Liarn. 93 00:12:51,640 --> 00:12:53,551 Do you like it? 94 00:12:54,631 --> 00:12:56,844 It reminds me of someone. 95 00:12:57,760 --> 00:13:01,435 I couldn't get used to the idea That he was no longer with us. 96 00:13:01,600 --> 00:13:03,653 We had already been on the road for a month. 97 00:13:03,975 --> 00:13:07,236 It was getting colder and colder, especially at night. 98 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:18,181 - It seems so much to my fiancé. - Are you engaged? 99 00:13:20,680 --> 00:13:21,816 I was. 100 00:13:24,040 --> 00:13:26,555 He gave me this tattoo on my chest. 101 00:13:27,560 --> 00:13:32,214 It symbolizes eternity. We would have wanted to be together forever. 102 00:13:42,200 --> 00:13:45,112 It was the most beautiful night Of my life. 103 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:52,278 That was when he gave me the tattoo And we made love. 104 00:13:53,320 --> 00:13:56,039 The best night of my life. 105 00:13:58,400 --> 00:14:00,072 Does it hurt? 106 00:14:00,960 --> 00:14:04,185 Hang in there. It will be very good. 107 00:14:11,440 --> 00:14:14,398 That was the most beautiful night of my life. 108 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:22,911 The best night of my life. 109 00:14:28,880 --> 00:14:30,757 And in the morning. 110 00:14:33,160 --> 00:14:35,116 the Romans arrived. 111 00:14:54,120 --> 00:14:58,400 We tried to fight, we tried to escape. 112 00:15:30,360 --> 00:15:32,669 They killed him. 113 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:39,872 That's why I'm here. 114 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:43,796 Don't torture yourself. 115 00:15:46,440 --> 00:15:47,710 Watch it. 116 00:15:50,800 --> 00:15:52,882 He seems to care. 117 00:15:54,840 --> 00:16:00,039 You know, life is full of surprises. You never know what can happen. 118 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:15,353 We walked and walked, further and further north. 119 00:16:15,520 --> 00:16:21,595 Through the dense forests, beyond the boundaries of Roman civilization. 120 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:28,754 It seemed like a road without end, I couldn't think of anything worse. 121 00:16:28,920 --> 00:16:32,276 So, we arrived in Dorostorum. 122 00:16:34,320 --> 00:16:39,189 Welcome to Dorostorum, ladies. The worst place on earth. 123 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:52,780 - Aemelius, come and see. - Yes, they don't look bad. 124 00:16:52,810 --> 00:16:57,135 Not bad? They are great. 125 00:17:00,880 --> 00:17:02,598 Septimus? 126 00:17:05,840 --> 00:17:07,779 That's me, governor. 127 00:17:10,640 --> 00:17:15,908 Now, we will see how they fight the real Romans. 128 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:25,113 Cornelia, I have a new flock for you. 129 00:17:31,800 --> 00:17:33,354 What are your names? 130 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:38,559 I am Livia from Messana. Daughter of Scipio. 131 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:41,951 I am Her Highness Petitia of Scania. 132 00:17:44,315 --> 00:17:49,350 If your father was someone known, you would not be here. 133 00:17:49,520 --> 00:17:51,898 My father was killed in battle. 134 00:17:53,600 --> 00:17:56,717 What about you? What is your name? 135 00:17:57,920 --> 00:17:59,377 Answer. 136 00:18:02,960 --> 00:18:06,830 - Answer me, I said. - I am Bodicia from Thrace. 137 00:18:17,920 --> 00:18:21,708 Next time, when a Roman asks a question, you will answer it. 138 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:27,675 - How about you? - I'm Jessemina. 139 00:18:29,880 --> 00:18:32,075 - You? - I'm Lucinia. 140 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:37,536 I see that you are good girls. Now take off your clothes. 141 00:18:41,479 --> 00:18:45,450 Cornelia! Hey, Cornelia! 142 00:18:45,480 --> 00:18:48,040 Can't control your geese? 143 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:50,640 Perhaps you would like to look after them for me. 144 00:18:52,360 --> 00:18:53,531 All right. 145 00:19:47,040 --> 00:19:52,770 Citizens of Dorostorum. Be honored to introduce Flavius and Wolf Stan. 146 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:58,830 Gladiators of Rome. Survived the Colosseum To die in Dorostorum. 147 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:26,800 Now we will show them, what real gladiators are capable of. 148 00:20:29,600 --> 00:20:32,852 The great Septimus trained them. 149 00:20:33,240 --> 00:20:38,360 I remember his fights in Rome. He was the best. 150 00:20:40,240 --> 00:20:44,279 Hail, we who are about to die salute you. 151 00:21:45,120 --> 00:21:48,635 I can't believe it's over! 152 00:22:27,199 --> 00:22:28,943 Give me that sword. 153 00:22:35,480 --> 00:22:38,472 No, the other one. 154 00:22:44,480 --> 00:22:48,155 Would you call that a performance? It was not a fight. 155 00:22:48,320 --> 00:22:54,156 You have humiliated not only me, but Rome. 156 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:04,915 Next time you will fight yourself. 157 00:23:05,960 --> 00:23:11,796 And it better be, a good, long fight. 158 00:23:11,960 --> 00:23:17,353 Otherwise, I recommend that you to die in the arena... 159 00:23:18,360 --> 00:23:21,560 Or I will make you envy the dead. 160 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:42,232 He is dead. 161 00:23:53,480 --> 00:23:56,631 Come on, sir, there is a lot to clean up. 162 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:03,789 What are you looking at? 163 00:24:04,960 --> 00:24:11,035 - You will get used to it. - Get moving. Your friend is starting to rot. 164 00:24:12,520 --> 00:24:17,036 I'm sorry, Wolf Stan. One of us has to die. 165 00:24:17,200 --> 00:24:19,622 - This is the rule. - Whose rule? 166 00:24:20,400 --> 00:24:22,466 The arena rule. 167 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:26,676 - The gladiator's code. - Slave. 168 00:24:27,320 --> 00:24:29,914 A slave, that's what you are. 169 00:24:54,040 --> 00:24:59,558 Do you realize that Caesar's ideas are emptying Rome? 170 00:25:00,920 --> 00:25:04,650 All the best people are coming here, to Dorostorum. 171 00:25:04,680 --> 00:25:05,929 Don't talk nonsense. 172 00:25:06,801 --> 00:25:10,160 Only corrupt senators and whores are sent here. 173 00:25:10,520 --> 00:25:14,718 Just as I said, the best people. 174 00:25:25,677 --> 00:25:27,970 Governor, can I talk to you? 175 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:31,550 - Do you really think this is a good time? - I'll be brief. 176 00:25:32,880 --> 00:25:36,953 Please don't organize the fights during religious holidays. 177 00:25:37,120 --> 00:25:41,591 It is forbidden to shed blood on Solstice Day. 178 00:25:43,400 --> 00:25:45,304 If you do. 179 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:50,028 our country will forever be cursed. 180 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:56,690 Superstitions-superstitions. 181 00:25:56,975 --> 00:26:00,994 I don't believe in my gods, why should I worry about yours? 182 00:26:27,360 --> 00:26:29,590 Leave me. 183 00:26:30,115 --> 00:26:32,011 I will teach her a lesson. 184 00:27:05,549 --> 00:27:09,750 - Slave in the morning, princess at night. - Leave her alone. 185 00:27:18,480 --> 00:27:22,075 - He should pray to the righteous gods. - Shut up. 186 00:27:23,480 --> 00:27:26,358 Say that again and I'll cut out your tongue. 187 00:27:26,388 --> 00:27:27,286 Bodicia. 188 00:27:28,800 --> 00:27:31,473 You, follow me. 189 00:27:34,760 --> 00:27:36,478 Hurry. 190 00:27:46,360 --> 00:27:48,089 Is that you? 191 00:27:50,040 --> 00:27:52,416 Yes, you can go now. 192 00:27:55,800 --> 00:27:58,872 I said you can say goodbye. 193 00:28:02,360 --> 00:28:05,079 I'm going, but you meant to say, "replace." 194 00:28:05,240 --> 00:28:06,386 Go. 195 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:01,455 Come inside. 196 00:29:18,160 --> 00:29:20,958 You don't have to be afraid. 197 00:29:22,520 --> 00:29:25,557 I will not hurt you. 198 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:27,199 I am not afraid. 199 00:30:08,960 --> 00:30:09,952 Why me? 200 00:30:16,840 --> 00:30:19,593 Because you are a beautiful slave. 201 00:30:19,760 --> 00:30:22,593 I don't want to be anyone's slave. 202 00:30:23,040 --> 00:30:24,473 I plan to run away. 203 00:30:45,520 --> 00:30:48,239 Bodicia, wait. Bodicia, stop! 204 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:52,836 No one can escape from Dorostorum. No one! 205 00:30:53,000 --> 00:30:55,401 Last year two men tried it. 206 00:30:55,800 --> 00:30:58,093 One died, the other ate his flesh. 207 00:30:59,160 --> 00:31:03,392 A slave escaped this year. They found only the bones. 208 00:31:03,560 --> 00:31:05,805 Wolves, he was taken by wolves. 209 00:31:06,560 --> 00:31:09,450 There is no way to escape. 210 00:31:10,663 --> 00:31:12,028 Bodicia, stop! 211 00:31:16,030 --> 00:31:17,452 Stop, Bodicia! 212 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:22,157 I have some wine. Come, drink it. 213 00:31:23,360 --> 00:31:25,640 This is wine. Come on. 214 00:31:28,360 --> 00:31:30,590 Come on, it will help you. 215 00:31:32,080 --> 00:31:34,353 And it brings back your memories. 216 00:31:36,760 --> 00:31:39,558 Memories of better times. 217 00:31:42,160 --> 00:31:44,754 Of friends. 218 00:31:50,080 --> 00:31:55,791 I had so many friends. We drank wine and had fun together. 219 00:31:57,560 --> 00:31:59,437 Why are you crying? 220 00:32:01,370 --> 00:32:02,583 Because. 221 00:32:04,160 --> 00:32:08,551 Because the Romans have hanged everyone. 222 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:12,116 We were drunk when the Romans arrived. 223 00:32:14,200 --> 00:32:19,149 We couldn't even lift the sword so drunk were we. 224 00:32:19,320 --> 00:32:21,583 How quickly things can change. 225 00:32:21,613 --> 00:32:24,150 Just before I was running away, 226 00:32:24,180 --> 00:32:29,114 Convinced that it was better to die in the woods, than to live with humiliation. 227 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:31,350 We have to go back. 228 00:32:34,800 --> 00:32:37,234 No, they will punish me. 229 00:32:37,400 --> 00:32:40,312 I will not tell anyone. 230 00:32:40,955 --> 00:32:46,851 But then, trusting in this strong but defenseless man, I returned to the prisons. 231 00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:19,468 Look. Flavius is here. 232 00:33:27,000 --> 00:33:29,560 Septimus, tell them to listen to me. 233 00:33:33,760 --> 00:33:37,435 Septimus, call them to attention. 234 00:33:38,760 --> 00:33:41,115 Warning. 235 00:33:41,280 --> 00:33:45,990 Again this week, the governor organized something special. 236 00:33:46,160 --> 00:33:50,950 Two against one. None other than Septimus himself.... 237 00:33:51,120 --> 00:33:54,920 They will challenge him... Quintus... e... 238 00:33:55,760 --> 00:33:57,193 and Flavius. 239 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:13,395 As usual, each gladiator will be allowed to choose one girl for the night. 240 00:34:16,600 --> 00:34:20,195 You heard him sir. He was talking about you. 241 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:10,042 Quintus. Quintus, where are you? 242 00:35:12,160 --> 00:35:14,594 Take it easy, Quintus. 243 00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:19,151 The Romans have made a beast of you. Look at you! 244 00:35:22,640 --> 00:35:24,949 Quintis, take it easy. 245 00:35:58,320 --> 00:36:01,471 - Is there anything I can do for you? - No. 246 00:36:03,360 --> 00:36:06,836 Surely Septimus will take care of tomorrow of my anxieties. 247 00:36:10,200 --> 00:36:11,784 What if you win? 248 00:36:13,600 --> 00:36:15,989 What if I don't win? 249 00:38:31,520 --> 00:38:34,353 Sorry for the delay. 250 00:39:03,440 --> 00:39:08,150 Two healthy young stallions against an old mule? 251 00:39:08,800 --> 00:39:13,316 What was the point of coming here anyway? It's so predictable. 252 00:39:13,480 --> 00:39:15,118 You are wrong. 253 00:40:41,738 --> 00:40:45,394 But look at him, Timarchus. He was already dead before he fought. 254 00:40:45,424 --> 00:40:46,957 I know Septimus. 255 00:40:48,120 --> 00:40:50,634 So, you probably know how old he is. 256 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:54,575 Yes, I am aware of his age. 257 00:41:09,880 --> 00:41:12,394 I need your services. 258 00:42:52,560 --> 00:42:56,506 And so it was over. Over before it had even begun. 259 00:42:57,200 --> 00:43:02,194 As Diedra said: if you get hit. your cheek, you must turn the other. 260 00:43:02,360 --> 00:43:07,070 To survive, we had to forget it. But it was not always possible. 261 00:43:07,100 --> 00:43:08,002 Diedra. 262 00:43:11,320 --> 00:43:13,181 It was a terrible death. 263 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:17,958 He would take me with him to Rome. 264 00:43:18,680 --> 00:43:20,910 He promised me. 265 00:43:27,400 --> 00:43:29,994 We must not keep men waiting. 266 00:43:30,160 --> 00:43:34,915 - Since when do you care about them? - Watch your language. They are Roman citizens. 267 00:43:35,080 --> 00:43:38,038 - Romans are nothing but pigs. - Shut up. 268 00:43:41,160 --> 00:43:43,071 What is going on here? 269 00:43:46,840 --> 00:43:50,276 I am trying to explain the solstice day. 270 00:43:50,440 --> 00:43:53,347 - It is our most important party. - Shut up! 271 00:43:55,880 --> 00:43:57,472 Don't move. 272 00:44:03,200 --> 00:44:04,918 Mosquitoes. 273 00:44:06,920 --> 00:44:08,631 The public would appreciate it. 274 00:44:10,520 --> 00:44:12,238 What's going on? 275 00:44:13,600 --> 00:44:18,515 Try to imagine: two locals against Septimus, the monster of Rome. 276 00:44:18,680 --> 00:44:21,626 I don't know if we have good warriors. 277 00:44:22,360 --> 00:44:24,715 Don't lie to me. Where are they? 278 00:44:25,400 --> 00:44:29,439 I should ask you and your glorious mounted troops. 279 00:44:56,720 --> 00:44:59,234 No local warriors, you say? 280 00:45:01,840 --> 00:45:06,152 This is what people will see On the day of your celebration. 281 00:45:13,840 --> 00:45:18,197 Women. Return of the Amazons. 282 00:45:20,000 --> 00:45:23,788 Fierce barbarian females, eager for blood. 283 00:45:24,182 --> 00:45:29,353 Let's pit them against each other For a test in the arena. 284 00:45:30,920 --> 00:45:36,870 It will be spectacular. Septimus Has to start training them right away. 285 00:45:40,160 --> 00:45:42,230 Warning. 286 00:45:50,000 --> 00:45:52,230 Warning. 287 00:46:00,560 --> 00:46:02,835 When I say 'attention'... 288 00:46:06,400 --> 00:46:08,789 you stop talking... 289 00:46:10,160 --> 00:46:12,549 And listen to me. 290 00:46:16,320 --> 00:46:21,474 I had the task of to make gladiators of you. 291 00:46:21,640 --> 00:46:25,315 And gladiators is what you will be. 292 00:46:25,480 --> 00:46:28,756 Who would have thought We would become gladiators? 293 00:46:28,920 --> 00:46:32,708 We were taken to an arena, soaked in blood... 294 00:46:32,880 --> 00:46:35,394 And they gave us wooden swords. 295 00:46:48,160 --> 00:46:50,390 Stronger. 296 00:46:53,720 --> 00:46:57,633 Be quiet. You are not shepherdesses. 297 00:47:02,520 --> 00:47:06,195 Septimus began to teach us with passion. 298 00:47:06,360 --> 00:47:09,670 There was nothing we could do. Except a few laughs. 299 00:47:12,520 --> 00:47:16,308 You will be torn to pieces. 300 00:47:21,080 --> 00:47:23,594 What is this? 301 00:47:23,760 --> 00:47:25,478 This is my armor. 302 00:47:26,880 --> 00:47:29,314 - Get out! - It's my armor. 303 00:47:29,480 --> 00:47:31,755 Opgedonderd. 304 00:47:40,920 --> 00:47:46,517 Lucinia was the worst. No matter how much Septimus tried, he learned nothing. 305 00:47:46,680 --> 00:47:50,434 He blushed at the way Lucinia held the sword. 306 00:47:50,600 --> 00:47:56,436 He kept exempting her from training. In short, he had fallen in love with her. 307 00:48:32,960 --> 00:48:37,636 The lessons were getting heavier and heavier. Septimus knew his job. 308 00:48:37,800 --> 00:48:41,588 After two months we were already casual with our weapons. 309 00:48:41,760 --> 00:48:46,880 But none of us thought, that one day, we would have to kill each other. 310 00:48:54,920 --> 00:48:57,912 So are they ready? 311 00:49:04,880 --> 00:49:09,456 - Almost, governor. - Almost? That's not what I want to hear. 312 00:49:11,920 --> 00:49:17,313 No one can turn slave girls into warriors, into so... 313 00:49:19,560 --> 00:49:22,597 - ... so little time. - Don't be stupid. 314 00:49:23,960 --> 00:49:27,669 I see that they fight like men. Set up a fight. 315 00:49:35,568 --> 00:49:36,421 Governor. 316 00:49:36,960 --> 00:49:39,918 - I'm listening. - I want to buy Lucinia. 317 00:49:40,080 --> 00:49:45,632 - For 200 coins she will be yours. - Thank you. You are really magnanimous. 318 00:51:12,160 --> 00:51:16,278 Tomorrow is a big day. 319 00:51:19,520 --> 00:51:24,719 Two of our best warriors Will fight in the arena. 320 00:51:28,400 --> 00:51:30,197 I chose... 321 00:51:32,400 --> 00:51:34,630 Jessemina... 322 00:52:13,120 --> 00:52:16,590 No, I will not fight. 323 00:52:17,329 --> 00:52:18,030 Livia. 324 00:52:18,400 --> 00:52:22,338 I am a daughter of Rome. I do not fight to entertain barbarians. 325 00:52:22,368 --> 00:52:25,570 Jessemina will use the trident. 326 00:52:25,600 --> 00:52:28,592 I don't want to fight for savages. 327 00:52:29,560 --> 00:52:31,278 Livia. 328 00:52:33,080 --> 00:52:35,833 Will fight with a sword. 329 00:52:36,000 --> 00:52:39,675 Slaves will never understand What dignity is. 330 00:52:46,720 --> 00:52:49,154 So I hope... 331 00:52:50,600 --> 00:52:54,479 You will show us tomorrow... 332 00:52:54,640 --> 00:52:57,677 What dignity is. 333 00:53:02,160 --> 00:53:05,330 Why did you talk to him like that? He is a good man. 334 00:53:05,360 --> 00:53:08,426 Oh, look who's talking! He is a good man. 335 00:53:08,456 --> 00:53:10,709 You can fool him, but not us! 336 00:53:10,739 --> 00:53:14,850 We all know why you sleep With that big bald head. 337 00:53:14,880 --> 00:53:16,278 Why are you so despicable? 338 00:53:16,308 --> 00:53:18,718 You have not yet seen me become despicable! 339 00:53:18,748 --> 00:53:20,715 - Wait until you see me. - Shut up. 340 00:53:20,880 --> 00:53:23,810 - Leave her alone. - You want to fight? Let's fight now! 341 00:53:23,840 --> 00:53:26,882 - I won't give you a chance tomorrow. - You are pathetic. 342 00:53:27,480 --> 00:53:29,357 We shall see. 343 00:54:20,120 --> 00:54:24,955 - What's the matter? Are you woman... - I don't want to fight tomorrow. 344 00:54:25,120 --> 00:54:32,390 Tomorrow? They will fight Jessemina and Livia. Not you. 345 00:54:32,560 --> 00:54:35,677 I'm scared. I had a nightmare. 346 00:54:35,840 --> 00:54:39,210 Please talk to Timarchus Tell him to stop the battle. 347 00:54:39,240 --> 00:54:43,677 - You are crazy, woman. - What kind of man puts women in the arena? 348 00:54:43,840 --> 00:54:46,752 Some will die. 349 00:54:47,357 --> 00:54:50,132 This.... will be decided by the gods. 350 00:54:50,162 --> 00:54:52,337 The gods are the breath of A drunkard from the slums. 351 00:54:54,880 --> 00:54:56,701 I am expecting a baby. 352 00:55:02,160 --> 00:55:03,798 Don't worry. 353 00:55:04,960 --> 00:55:07,030 I will stay by your side. 354 00:55:27,560 --> 00:55:29,915 Why don't we go to get some sleep? 355 00:55:32,200 --> 00:55:34,998 I have a bad feeling. 356 00:55:36,920 --> 00:55:38,990 How come? 357 00:55:42,280 --> 00:55:45,397 I don't think they will. 358 00:55:46,600 --> 00:55:47,563 Who? 359 00:55:48,800 --> 00:55:50,939 My new gladiators. 360 00:55:53,360 --> 00:55:55,590 They will do what? 361 00:55:57,520 --> 00:55:59,590 Killing each other. 362 00:56:01,640 --> 00:56:06,919 You are exaggerating, Timarchus. Those women are not that sensitive. 363 00:56:07,080 --> 00:56:09,640 We made slaves of them. 364 00:56:09,800 --> 00:56:12,837 They are not human, they are beasts. 365 00:56:13,000 --> 00:56:15,376 Don't say it too soon. 366 00:56:19,680 --> 00:56:21,511 Wake them all up. 367 00:56:30,400 --> 00:56:35,269 No doubt none of us imagined that day... 368 00:56:35,440 --> 00:56:39,991 The day when, for the first time, we had to kill. 369 00:56:41,760 --> 00:56:44,115 But he came unexpectedly. 370 00:56:46,000 --> 00:56:48,389 We were awakened in the night. 371 00:56:52,619 --> 00:56:54,401 Jessemina and Livia! 372 00:57:29,840 --> 00:57:33,230 - Why with those? - What? The swords? 373 00:57:33,880 --> 00:57:38,954 I am losing patience. Why did you bring the wooden swords? 374 00:57:39,120 --> 00:57:44,353 - This is a training. - No, everything has to be real. 375 00:57:44,520 --> 00:57:47,830 Bring the real swords. Immediately. 376 00:58:02,760 --> 00:58:06,469 Septimus, they will kill each other. 377 00:58:06,640 --> 00:58:09,393 It is not my decision. 378 00:58:19,560 --> 00:58:21,118 Say your names. 379 00:58:21,840 --> 00:58:23,910 Jessemina here. 380 00:58:24,560 --> 00:58:25,880 How about you? 381 00:58:27,040 --> 00:58:29,793 I am Livia, daughter of Scipio. 382 00:58:30,859 --> 00:58:31,864 Scipio? 383 00:58:33,200 --> 00:58:36,158 - Who is Scipio? - Scipio of Messana. 384 00:58:38,560 --> 00:58:40,869 Did you say Messana? 385 00:58:43,600 --> 00:58:48,554 So tell me, what is behind Jupiter's temple. 386 00:58:49,520 --> 00:58:50,925 Nothing! 387 00:58:52,680 --> 00:58:53,654 Nothing? 388 00:58:55,520 --> 00:58:58,830 There is an old bakery. 389 00:58:59,000 --> 00:59:01,411 That was destroyed a long time ago. 390 00:59:06,200 --> 00:59:11,061 I haven't been over there ... for many years. 391 00:59:13,400 --> 00:59:18,599 Come, little girl. The day will come when we will go home. 392 00:59:24,952 --> 00:59:26,905 Septimus. 393 00:59:27,400 --> 00:59:30,631 What are you waiting for? 394 00:59:30,800 --> 00:59:32,392 Bring me another one. 395 00:59:51,640 --> 00:59:55,030 Give me the sword of glory. 396 00:59:56,400 --> 00:59:59,756 Give me that sword. 397 01:00:01,693 --> 01:00:03,304 Give me the sword! 398 01:00:08,000 --> 01:00:08,743 What? 399 01:00:08,773 --> 01:00:11,278 Give me the sword. 400 01:00:11,440 --> 01:00:15,353 - Oh God Almighty, oh. - What's wrong with that one? 401 01:00:15,520 --> 01:00:18,193 It is not quite right. 402 01:00:18,360 --> 01:00:20,828 Get her out of here. 403 01:00:22,730 --> 01:00:26,124 Give me the sword of glory! 404 01:00:59,760 --> 01:01:03,548 - She will fight. - No, that's Lucinia. 405 01:01:04,360 --> 01:01:06,112 That I would like to buy. 406 01:01:09,560 --> 01:01:11,551 Did you bring the money? 407 01:01:13,400 --> 01:01:15,910 I'll bring them to you. Right now. 408 01:01:37,040 --> 01:01:39,124 Here they are, governor. 409 01:01:42,880 --> 01:01:46,873 Well, let's count them, shall we? 410 01:02:30,840 --> 01:02:34,992 195 coins. 411 01:02:35,384 --> 01:02:37,037 Something is missing. 412 01:02:37,356 --> 01:02:38,400 No! 413 01:02:39,800 --> 01:02:41,438 It's all there. 414 01:02:41,600 --> 01:02:43,591 Get the girl. 415 01:03:09,480 --> 01:03:12,313 How much longer do I have to wait. 416 01:03:17,480 --> 01:03:19,357 Hurry up! 417 01:03:23,960 --> 01:03:26,349 It is getting cold here. 418 01:03:33,000 --> 01:03:37,010 - It's over, Septimus. - No, you are a good fighter. 419 01:03:37,040 --> 01:03:42,854 Just remember this, when she approaches, hit her right away. 420 01:03:43,160 --> 01:03:46,994 - It doesn't matter anymore now. - Don't say that. 421 01:03:50,280 --> 01:03:53,750 As you wish, Septimus. I will try. 422 01:03:53,920 --> 01:03:57,390 Yes, you have to try. 423 01:04:27,720 --> 01:04:29,331 Let's begin. 424 01:05:26,960 --> 01:05:29,995 Save it. She is pregnant. 425 01:05:30,560 --> 01:05:33,169 I spared your life. 426 01:05:33,199 --> 01:05:37,995 Wouldn't that be too much generosity in one day? 427 01:07:10,600 --> 01:07:12,909 I'm sorry, Lucinia. 428 01:07:14,640 --> 01:07:17,757 I should be there instead of you. 429 01:07:18,920 --> 01:07:21,593 Do you think I'm crazy? No. 430 01:07:21,760 --> 01:07:26,356 People pretend to be crazy Because they are afraid of this life. 431 01:07:26,520 --> 01:07:31,878 They are afraid of this life. You have died because of my fear. 432 01:07:32,040 --> 01:07:34,554 I'm always afraid of something. 433 01:07:34,720 --> 01:07:39,794 Look at you. You're so quiet now. 434 01:07:41,640 --> 01:07:44,074 You are no longer afraid of anything. 435 01:07:45,680 --> 01:07:48,990 I wish you could tell me what it feels like. 436 01:07:49,160 --> 01:07:52,038 No pain, no fear. 437 01:07:52,640 --> 01:07:54,915 No worries. 438 01:07:55,320 --> 01:08:00,075 Just the silence -- silence. 439 01:08:18,560 --> 01:08:21,279 That look in his eyes. 440 01:08:21,440 --> 01:08:25,638 - I will never forget that. - It is not your fault. 441 01:08:30,640 --> 01:08:32,312 Where is Diedra? 442 01:08:36,760 --> 01:08:40,116 Cornelia, bring Jessemina and Bodicia. 443 01:08:49,080 --> 01:08:54,632 Sir, I come to announce That you have completed your training. 444 01:08:55,920 --> 01:08:58,639 You are now gladiators. 445 01:08:59,720 --> 01:09:03,554 The governor is satisfied and is waiting for you... 446 01:09:03,720 --> 01:09:07,349 For tonight's celebration. 447 01:09:43,080 --> 01:09:46,914 Here are my gladiators. 448 01:09:52,040 --> 01:09:54,076 Priscium... 449 01:09:54,240 --> 01:09:56,879 make the announcement. 450 01:09:58,640 --> 01:10:02,633 In honor of the local holiday... 451 01:10:02,800 --> 01:10:08,432 the governor gladly announces tomorrow's extraordinary fight. 452 01:10:08,600 --> 01:10:11,990 Jessemina v. Bodicia. 453 01:10:20,360 --> 01:10:23,636 Let my people celebrate in their own way. 454 01:10:24,840 --> 01:10:29,311 It is forbidden to shed blood on a public holiday. 455 01:10:29,480 --> 01:10:32,995 Our land will forever be cursed. 456 01:10:35,160 --> 01:10:39,790 - It's a sacrilege. - I have a strange feeling... 457 01:10:39,960 --> 01:10:43,475 to have had this conversation. 458 01:10:43,640 --> 01:10:45,995 Get lost!!! 459 01:10:46,160 --> 01:10:49,311 You are ruining my celebration! 460 01:10:56,240 --> 01:11:00,677 I told you. Nobody comes out of Dorostorum. 461 01:11:02,120 --> 01:11:04,998 The only way to get out of here are the locals. 462 01:11:05,160 --> 01:11:08,436 They know the roads in the area and can help us escape. 463 01:11:08,600 --> 01:11:12,829 - The locals? But we don't know anyone. - Claudius . 464 01:11:14,160 --> 01:11:16,606 But who will get us out of the prisons? 465 01:11:21,280 --> 01:11:24,033 Enough! 466 01:11:29,800 --> 01:11:32,314 I think it is customary... 467 01:11:32,480 --> 01:11:36,268 That the gladiators choose a companion... 468 01:11:36,440 --> 01:11:40,194 for the night before the combat. 469 01:11:40,360 --> 01:11:42,259 Do you claim this right? 470 01:11:43,680 --> 01:11:45,591 Who is the lucky guy? 471 01:11:47,760 --> 01:11:49,398 I choose Septimus. 472 01:11:51,200 --> 01:11:55,617 - I don't think he's in the mood. - Do you deny it to me? 473 01:11:57,240 --> 01:11:58,844 No, not me. 474 01:12:00,840 --> 01:12:02,671 Obviously not. 475 01:12:04,720 --> 01:12:08,250 And you--who do you choose, Jessemina? 476 01:12:08,280 --> 01:12:10,111 I choose Claudius. 477 01:12:26,280 --> 01:12:30,353 Welcome to my cell. Do you like it? 478 01:12:30,520 --> 01:12:32,511 Yes, it is beautiful. 479 01:12:34,280 --> 01:12:36,412 He really cares about people 480 01:12:37,240 --> 01:12:38,958 Who are about to die. 481 01:12:44,640 --> 01:12:48,679 Tell me the truth. Why did you bring me here? 482 01:12:49,200 --> 01:12:51,555 I don't want to die tomorrow. 483 01:13:11,360 --> 01:13:13,453 I don't think I'm able to... 484 01:13:19,040 --> 01:13:21,952 Here they are. 485 01:13:24,240 --> 01:13:28,995 - Of course you did not make a mistake. - 200 coins. 486 01:13:34,280 --> 01:13:37,306 You keep talking about the party. 487 01:13:39,160 --> 01:13:42,311 And you don't seem to care about my fate. 488 01:13:43,000 --> 01:13:46,037 I am the one who has to fight tomorrow. 489 01:13:47,869 --> 01:13:52,468 The blood will flow and we must continue asking Timarchus to stop everything. 490 01:13:52,640 --> 01:13:54,168 I asked him! 491 01:13:54,198 --> 01:13:57,607 Asked? This is your country And these are your people. 492 01:13:57,637 --> 01:14:00,118 The time for asking is over. 493 01:14:07,720 --> 01:14:09,550 You are a man, Septimus. 494 01:14:10,360 --> 01:14:12,476 Act like a man. 495 01:14:23,080 --> 01:14:26,356 You sit here, complaining like an old woman. 496 01:14:28,280 --> 01:14:32,034 - Instead of getting revenge. - What are you talking about? 497 01:14:32,200 --> 01:14:37,479 Is it not clear? Whose fault is it for his death? 498 01:14:37,640 --> 01:14:40,393 I can never kill a woman. 499 01:14:42,080 --> 01:14:45,436 You are crazy. I am not talking about Jessemina. 500 01:14:45,600 --> 01:14:48,592 She did not kill Lucinia. 501 01:14:50,000 --> 01:14:51,718 It was Timarchus. 502 01:14:53,880 --> 01:14:58,112 You are our only hope. Please help us to escape. 503 01:14:58,280 --> 01:15:01,511 - You don't need to run away. - Why? 504 01:15:01,680 --> 01:15:03,398 I'm going to kill him. 505 01:15:08,520 --> 01:15:11,159 That's why you brought me here. 506 01:15:12,640 --> 01:15:17,156 Please, Claudius. We need you. Please. 507 01:15:17,360 --> 01:15:18,308 Jessemina. 508 01:15:19,924 --> 01:15:20,777 Jessemina. 509 01:15:21,480 --> 01:15:23,436 It is all over. 510 01:15:23,600 --> 01:15:27,832 - Did he refuse? - No, Septimus will kill Timarchus. 511 01:15:28,800 --> 01:15:33,396 - So he said. - Do you really think that will stop everything? 512 01:15:33,560 --> 01:15:38,509 No. Aemelius will take over and this slaughter will continue. 513 01:15:38,680 --> 01:15:42,798 Timarchus is a fool, is a faithful servant of Rome. 514 01:15:42,960 --> 01:15:47,033 They are Romans, Bodicia. They are bloodthirsty vultures. 515 01:15:47,200 --> 01:15:49,634 And nothing-nothing can stop them. 516 01:15:52,000 --> 01:15:53,785 You are wrong. 517 01:15:56,600 --> 01:15:57,999 What are you doing here? 518 01:15:58,160 --> 01:16:02,631 I know you despise me and all Romans. But you are wrong. 519 01:16:02,800 --> 01:16:05,155 It's easy to talk from being on the other side of the door. 520 01:16:31,720 --> 01:16:34,473 I know I will pay for it. 521 01:16:38,040 --> 01:16:41,476 Follow me. I will lead you out of here. 522 01:16:58,640 --> 01:17:00,676 What are you doing? 523 01:17:56,560 --> 01:18:00,758 I would have given you another woman. 524 01:18:48,840 --> 01:18:55,757 Citizens of Dorostorum. Today is a great celebration. 525 01:18:55,920 --> 01:18:59,799 I order you to be quiet. 526 01:18:59,960 --> 01:19:06,229 - I congratulate you and wish you a happy year. - Soldiers! 527 01:19:08,200 --> 01:19:10,953 Am I interrupting you, Claudius? 528 01:19:11,120 --> 01:19:15,671 Are you about to announce something? 529 01:19:15,840 --> 01:19:18,718 I never asked for this honor, governor. 530 01:19:19,680 --> 01:19:24,800 Don't be shy. Did you want to sit here instead of me? 531 01:19:25,040 --> 01:19:27,235 I don't understand you, governor. 532 01:19:27,400 --> 01:19:30,073 Stop your silly games. 533 01:19:31,360 --> 01:19:33,715 Priscium, begin. 534 01:19:36,920 --> 01:19:39,912 Our celebration begins. 535 01:19:48,200 --> 01:19:51,556 - Are you afraid? - No, I don't think so. 536 01:19:51,720 --> 01:19:57,397 Me in the arena with a sword fighting. I've been dreaming about it since I was a little girl. 537 01:19:57,560 --> 01:20:02,236 - Where did you dream of being? - I dreamed of a big house, with a big oven.... 538 01:20:02,400 --> 01:20:04,960 And a lot of bread for my family. 539 01:20:05,120 --> 01:20:10,069 And I wanted a handsome husband who would take care of me and our children, and I wanted five children. 540 01:20:10,240 --> 01:20:14,870 Three girls and two boys. Just like my mother. 541 01:20:15,040 --> 01:20:17,190 Can you help me with this? 542 01:20:19,680 --> 01:20:21,192 Where are they now? 543 01:20:23,000 --> 01:20:26,879 They were killed when the Romans took our village. 544 01:20:27,800 --> 01:20:30,234 I don't want to talk about it now. 545 01:20:40,640 --> 01:20:42,835 Do you want to hear my dream? 546 01:20:43,440 --> 01:20:46,432 Jessemina, my dream? 547 01:20:46,462 --> 01:20:47,596 Of course. 548 01:20:51,280 --> 01:20:57,276 I want to return to my country And find my friends again. 549 01:20:57,440 --> 01:20:59,883 And take up our weapons and fight for our freedom 550 01:20:59,913 --> 01:21:02,916 Until the last Roman will be dead. 551 01:21:03,880 --> 01:21:06,872 Maybe you have to kill me first. 552 01:21:08,400 --> 01:21:11,358 Jessemina v. Bodicia. 553 01:21:29,000 --> 01:21:33,596 Citizens of Dorostorum, I want to demonstrate to you. 554 01:21:33,760 --> 01:21:36,752 I respect your holiday. 555 01:21:36,920 --> 01:21:42,313 I announce here, that the winner of today's fight... 556 01:21:42,480 --> 01:21:46,439 Will be released forever. 557 01:22:40,880 --> 01:22:44,117 Don't be foolish. Only death will set us free. 558 01:22:52,920 --> 01:22:55,718 That will be the case if we don't fight together. 559 01:23:33,440 --> 01:23:38,878 - Look at me. Do you really want to kill me? - Maybe it's you who has to decide if you want to kill me. 560 01:23:56,680 --> 01:23:59,353 I could do it my way. 561 01:24:01,560 --> 01:24:03,994 Or I will do it your way. 562 01:25:05,400 --> 01:25:08,597 You cannot shed blood today, Claudius. 563 01:25:08,760 --> 01:25:12,548 In this case, Governor, I will make an exception. 564 01:25:57,280 --> 01:25:59,919 Do not pull. 565 01:26:00,080 --> 01:26:02,548 Leave it to me. 566 01:26:04,760 --> 01:26:07,035 Give me a sword. 567 01:26:13,440 --> 01:26:16,238 Give me a sword, Aemelius. 568 01:26:19,120 --> 01:26:21,634 Give me a sword! 569 01:27:11,040 --> 01:27:14,749 Eventually, you learned. 570 01:28:13,360 --> 01:28:17,672 And so it was over. Without thinking about what would happen next. 571 01:28:17,840 --> 01:28:21,071 We simply killed the fear in ourselves. 572 01:28:28,720 --> 01:28:33,157 We killed the fear inside And people saw it and fought with us. 573 01:28:33,320 --> 01:28:36,676 The rebellion was brutal, but just. 574 01:28:36,840 --> 01:28:39,479 Fair, but cruel. 575 01:29:30,240 --> 01:29:36,190 The people set fire to the settlement ... that miserable outpost of Rome. 576 01:29:37,360 --> 01:29:41,035 Dorostorum disappeared from the map of the empire. 577 01:29:41,200 --> 01:29:45,671 This was the first revolt among the northern tribes... 578 01:29:45,840 --> 01:29:48,832 Who were called barbarians. 579 01:29:49,000 --> 01:29:55,712 A wave of revolts followed that led to the disappearance of the empire.... 580 01:29:55,880 --> 01:30:01,318 When the barbarians invaded Rome in AD 410.