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HERCULES AND THE CAPTIVE WOMEN

- Something else? - No, thank you.

- I'm bringing another pitcher. - Thank you.

Your father must help us!

Androcles is right. Come help us!

Why?

Ah, you're here!

- Will you help us, yes or no? - I haven't finished my meal.

I am the King of Thebes!

This way!

That's enough!

Let's get out of here.

Her hair smelled of the sea.

Her eyes were like honey.

Her hips had the curves of a Tyrian vase.

Her skin was soft.

The sun drew its shadow.

And then?

Timoteo!

Just making conversation.

Let me speak, Androcles. I won't spend my life attached to a horse!

I don't want to bore you,

while you hope your father comes to help you.

You have obliged the King of Thebes to attack his slaves!

By Pandora, this is the truth!

And you drink the wine!

It's the only remedy for what I have!

It's good!

It was worth the trouble!

My son will marry the daughter of a king!

The King of Gaïa!

It's a kingdom like any other.

You should be ashamed!

You incite my son to debauchery.

What an example for him!

It's my weakness.

It's the last time!

Upon our return, I'll confine you in the palace.

- Shut up! - I didn't say anything!

The sun!

Stop! Where are you going?

Greece is being covered in blood! Escape!

Does that overwhelm you?

All this blood doesn't come from an injury, but the heavens.

Strange phenomena devastate Greece

and its cities!

The population is fleeing.

The rain of blood! Death surrounds us.

This is the ruin of the cities of Greece!

- What does that mean? - I don't know.

Only Tiresias of Thebes knows.

Let's go!

The gods have spoken...

in the rumble of the thunder and the scream of the wind.

Not to condemn or to punish,

but to help men.

They have spoken.

Tell me, Tiresias, what threatens us?

Some being, some thing...

A danger threatens Greece.

A new danger.

That comes from afar.

Who would dare to fight the Greeks??

The forces of evil.

The forces of a new evil from the West,

from beyond the straits by which no ship has departed.

Beyond the sea...

Beyond the straits by which no ship has departed!

Beyond the straits, said Tiresias.

This danger comes from the ocean.

We must attack these forces before they arrive at our place

and destroy them!

How, if we don't know what they are?

It's true!

We can't approach the unknown in this way!

Good point, brother!

Beyond an unknown ocean, in an unknown land!

I would not hesitate to join you.

But it's the Council of Thirty that decides.

And it's rare that they're unanimous.

I am the only one to make decisions for my city.

It's better to attack than to defend.

Persenope!

Yes, mother.

Let's divide ourselves: we'll attack and we'll defend.

And you will defend!

Yes, without a doubt.

You will attack courageously.

And all you'll do is take our kingdoms!

Isn't that right, brother?

You still feel the pain of defeat.

Isn't that right?

You await your revenge.

I challenge you!

- Does he challenge me? - Yes.

You!

He raises the challenge!

You'll renew your outrage!

He's ready to confront you, isn't that right?

No.

No, it's not.

My friends!

Let's forget the quarrels that divide us.

Instead, let's join our forces together.

How could we wait

as the enemy comes to destroy our cities?

Passively!

But ready to defend ourselves.

Well said, brother. The weapons are ready.

My army is invincible.

I have ships to transport it.

Persenope!

But it would be madness to leave my city behind.

Look at the map of Greece!

See the borders of my kingdom.

No army will cross them.

From here...

to there!

If you think I'm impressed, you're mistaken!

Your luck will run out one day.

Your contribution to the last war still awaits.

You think your cash even compares to my gold?

No!

Enough!

I hoped to see you united to defend our land.

You're too impulsive!

Confronting an unknown enemy is too risky.

It's true!

Is no one ready to follow me?

- You? - Me? No!

So be it!

I will go alone with my men.

I leave my own land to defend that of others.

Pardon me...

who will govern during your absence?

The Counsel.

I forgot!

Who is your successor in the case that...?

In the case that I die?

Say it frankly, dear cousin.

I still haven't left and you're already thinking about the division!

- Yes, the division... - Uh... no!

Pigs!

Fear nothing.

No one will sit on your throne during your absence.

Another will be made upon your return.

It was a magnificent throne!

The work of Darius of Tyre.

You will have something more beautiful the day of your return.

Of my return? Of our return!

You're leaving once again. You're abandoning me again.

I didn't make the decision.

I know you well!

You won't let Androcles leave alone.

You prefer glory to a life close to your spouse.

You neglect the education of your son

who you scarcely know because you're so absorbed in combat.

And you?

Judging me so poorly, how can you still love me?

Sometimes I curse this love.

But everything would be easier... if I could stop it.

No, Deianira.

Me too, I love you.

You know it.

That makes me even sadder.

This time, I'm not leaving. I had already decided.

But I no longer have any hesitation.

I don't want to make you suffer.

Are you sincere?

I swear it to you.

The time has come for me

to peacefully enjoy domestic life.

Hercules...

What do you want??

Pardon me, I'm waiting for a response from Hercules.

I'll give it to you...

Hercules is staying here.

What! By all of the gods!

You must come.

We can't stay here to wait.

I've reflected on it well. I'm staying.

I want to rest in peace with my wife and my son.

You can say what you want. I'll keep him from leaving.

Very well.

When you needed help, I always accompanied you.

It was risky.

But Deianira is right.

Perhaps in your place, I would act as you do.

So long.

I expect you at the palace. Come drink Tyrian wine

to the success of my mission.

- Do you think he'll be upset? - It's hard to say.

It's done!

If he knew I got this sedative for you!

He's waking up!

I don't want him to see me right away.

I'm going with you!

No!

A beautiful day!

Very beautiful.

When are we leaving?

At dawn.

And your fleet?

And your warriors?

That's why I need you.

I understand...

Is this your crew?

Yes. Slaves and prisoners.

Good company!

This is the best I could find.

One question:

At Thebes, you were the king, no?

The generals and elders were against me. That's democracy!

Very well.

I was right to break your hold over the throne.

Tell me... how do you hope to defeat your enemies?

Are you counting on Timoteo?

No more irony.

An unknown enemy is frightening.

We must discover where he is, where his lair is located,

what his strength is,

what his plans are.

What are you doing?

I'm sleeping.

I don't like that. I'd rather see you furious.

Illo, wake up! Time to eat.

I can't anymore.

I've been here six days!

I'm sick. I must have some fresh air.

Stay here! Hide if Hercules finds you!

He asked whether you had stayed in Thebes.

- What did you tell him? - That he could ask!

- Did he say anything else? - Nothing. He eats and sleeps.

Or then, he fishes.

Yes, he fishes.

- Are any biting? - No.

Hercules is sleeping.

Androcles held the bar.

Very well.

Watch to make sure no one comes and surprises us.

Get going!

There must be water not far from here.

We'll be able to set off again soon.

Look...

Beyond the horizon lies a mystery.

Perhaps we'll know soon what threatens us.

Will the gods help us?

I'll get back to the other men.

I don't like this story about burst flasks.

I have no confidence in this crew.

Sleep well! I'll wake you up.

You can't go on land.

Let me breathe!

The moment has still not come that your father has seen you.

After the straits.

No, I'm going!

The men are returning!

What a relief! Hercules!

Hercules!

Leave me alone, bandits!

Hoist the sail!

More quickly!

Tighter!

Stronger!

Even stronger!

Aeolus, god of wind, put a stop to this wind.

Thank you.

Tighter!

Stronger!

It's better with wine! Come on...

Wait for us to return

or another ship to pass.

Is that a good idea?

These are criminals, but we don't condemn them.

For us!

It's different with us. It's a choice, at least for you!

How will we maneuver the ship

with three?

With two!

One to the sail, the other to the bar. That's enough.

You, to the bar!

Instead of doing his job, he's going to sleep.

Come here!

Can you hold the bar?

Of course!

Wake up!

It's a storm! We must raise the sail!

Good idea, come on!

- Are you coming? - I was mistaken.

Bring me this rope.

Pull it over!

Help!

Hercule, help us!

- I'll take some air. - You're crazy!

I can't anymore. I prefer to confront my father.

I can help you.

Insanity! Hercules has finally decided to help us.

The flash illuminated something.

I'll see.

Get going!

Get going!

There are boulders there!

What?

Boulders! Bear to the starboard!

We're on top!

Androcles!

Androcles!

Hercules!

Hercules!

Omnipotent Zeus!

Oh Zeus, my father!

Listen to me!

If Androcles is still living,

if this is what you want to tell me,

allow me to see him again.

Perhaps I can help?

Zeus, my father!

Kill me.

I beg you!

I don't want any harm for you.

Put an end to my horrible torture!

Who are you? What god persecutes you?

Flee, stranger!

Who imprisoned you?

A man, but he changed into water, then a snake.

He is in everything.

The air we breathe, the earth we walk upon...

Who knows what form he can take!

- Who is this monster? - Proteus.

Flee!

Here it is!

This is good advice.

Get out!

I want no intruders on my island.

Get out, or prepare to die.

- I am saved. - Yes, Proteus is dead.

Here is his blood.

You were right.

All there was on this island was Proteus, by himself.

It's over.

Do you think so?

It's my people who sacrificed me to him for his protection.

In killing him, you have offended the gods.

No. Without the relief of the gods, I couldn't have overcome this monster.

The gods will still help us.

Here is my country!

Atlantis!

We worship Uranus.

The Queen presides over the ceremony of the temple.

No, my son!

These children are offered to Uranus,

on the sacred mountain.

Forgive me for interrupting the ceremony, Antinea.

But the clouds that protect the island have dissipated.

I saw the mountain.

Nothing hides Atlantis more from the eyes of mortals.

Uranus abandoned us. This is the result of his anger.

Do you hear this thunder?

Let's offer other sacrifices.

Proteus no longer has need of victims.

What do you want to say? Who are you?

I am Hercules.

My father, Zeus, has guided me so far.

Leave him!

No mortal has dared to trample upon the ground of Atlantis.

What are you doing here?

For what reason have you come to challenge the anger of our god?

I don't believe in cruel gods.

I fight the gods who demand human sacrifices.

I killed Proteus!

I saved the young girl he was going to devour.

You lie!

Mother...

Forgive me.

Why this silence?

You don't feel any joy, then?

You have committed a terrible sacrilege

in killing the creature of Uranus!

The clouds that protected us have dissipated!

Then what mystery does Atlantis hide?

What have you come looking for here, Hercules of Thebes?

I returned lsmene to her mother.

If the gods were against me, I wouldn't be here.

And Proteus would be alive.

Perhaps you are right.

If we made any mistakes,

we must atone for them and thank you.

Come, my girl.

I'm happy to see you again. I must ask your forgiveness.

And thank the one who saved you.

No, thank our luck. I'm looking for a friend.

Luck is more interested in the fate of my girl than of your friend,

if he made you come so far.

No stranger has ever come here.

My friend Androcles disappeared during the storm.

He's alive, but in danger.

If he were here, I'd tell you.

I will do all I can to reward you for saving my girl.

But it suits the occasion to celebrate your victory over Proteus.

It augurs well.

You are my host.

Ask for whatever you want. Restore yourself and rest.

Mother...

I feel as if I've had a nightmare.

I shiver to think of the death that awaited me.

I'm happy to be so close to you.

I love life more than before.

Of course, I feel that way too.

I understand you.

Nevertheless, if Hercules had not saved you,

your fate would be less cruel.

Less cruel? What are you trying to say?

When I designated you as a victim for Proteus,

I suffered a lot.

To satisfy this cruel monster,

it was useless to sacrifice a queen's daughter.

You are Antinea's daughter,

my daughter.

If you must be sacrificed,

it's for a more imperious reason...

I don't understand.

Your fate is linked to mine.

As my fate is linked to my kingdom.

I hid the truth from you,

for you would have been told of your condemnation.

But you cannot escape.

If a girl generated by me outlives me,

it is written that Atlantis will disappear.

You must die.

I don't want to die!

I don't want to die!

Take her.

Androcles!

Wait!

It's impossible!

What's impossible?

This man...

I saw Androcles.

I don't understand.

Me neither.

I'm sure I saw my friend.

I don't put your word in doubt...

I wonder if I wasn't dreaming.

Sometimes our desires mislead us.

The desire to see our loved ones again makes us see things that aren't.

You're right.

Travel makes you tired.

You encountered only death and pain.

It's better that you find some way to distract yourself.

Wake up! Cavalry has arrived!

We've been looking for land for days. I want to sleep.

Stand up!

There's a woman tied up with them!

Attach her here.

We'll wait for dusk.

- Why wait? - Antinea's orders.

We'll toss these boulders off.

It's your mother who wants your death. If it were only up to me...

- What do you want to do? - Save this woman.

- I don't want to die for her! - Silence!

- Are there others? - I killed the last one.

Courage. We'll protect you.

It's useless.

- Why? - They'll find me.

I can't change my destiny. I must die.

Who wants to kill you? What is this country?

Not a very welcoming country!

Leave. They'll kill you too!

Perhaps they've already killed Hercules.

Hercules?

Is he here?

Do you know him?

He's my father.

Remain calm. He'll help you.

In Greece, we prefer dance to magic.

This isn't magic. This is nature.

Here, we domesticate it for use.

Nature pleases me as it is.

The gods created it like this, cruel and generous.

With your strength and courage,

you confront the universe without fear.

Are you scared?

Perhaps.

Why do you want to leave? Stay with me.

Does my company please you?

I must find Androcles.

Perhaps he's dead, drowned at the far end of the sea.

I'd like to stay with you. But I can't now.

It's a shame...

But I'll give you a ship to continue your search.

I ask of you only one thing...

Promise me you'll return.

I'll return.

I promise you.

Androcles!

I hate you.

I hate you!

Why did you come here?

What do you want from us?

Androcles! Did you lose your head?

It's you who's lost your head...

if you believe you can defeat Atlantis with your muscles.

You can kill me. But she'll destroy you!

She'll destroy you and those close to you.

And all of those who attempt to oppose her.

There's no hope for any of them.

- Listen to me... - No.

Listen to me now.

You'll die, like all the Greeks,

in a bath of cleansing blood.

A sky of fire will illuminate our victory.

The temples of your useless gods will collapse

and Uranus will take possession

of the skies!

Blasphemy!

I regret...

Why didn't you tell me that Androcles was here?

You're suspicious.

You ask yourself what feelings I have in my heart.

Only the visions of your tired spirit.

I believe in what I see. You can only deny by lying.

I told you that Androcles wasn't here.

I suppose you don't recognize

the man you came to help at your own peril?

Why this deception?

To save you pain.

Androcles was your companion.

I don't know whether it's better to pity him or, well...

No...

If you took him in pity, continue, I implore you.

Forgive me for putting your sincerity in doubt.

Take him and take care of him.

Don't worry about him.

Rest and we'll take care of him...

if you'd like.

Drink, this wine will help you sleep.

I hope that tomorrow, you'll decide to stay...

as long a time as you want...

and even the rest of your life.

Only foreigners would dare attack us.

Two men managed to escape from you?

If you give me others, they'll no longer escape.

I swear, it's the last time it'll happen.

You're right, it is the last time.

No! Let me go!

Let me go!

We must be rid of him.

He questions your authority. He has become dangerous.

- Dangerous for who? - For Atlantis.

I am the queen.

It is I who decides who must live or die.

Open it.

Poor Androcles!

Too fragile for such a burden.

It's another who will take the throne.

Hercules!

Make him die like all the other weaklings.

Find Ismene...

and kill her!

He didn't go over there.

He couldn't have disappeared!

Find him!

Soldiers!

Androcles! Quickly!

- With all these soldiers? - I want to see where they take him.

Here, with the others!

Did I hurt you?

No.

It's Hercules!

Hey!

Stop!

Another invitee?

Yes, here.

Bring him down to the pit.

You'll nourish the prisoners.

Hercules!

Here!

Zeus be praised!

I thought you'd drowned.

We also thought you were dead. Then, Illo freed...

Illo? What is he doing here?

He was with us on the ship.

What do you want to do?

They're too numerous.

We must first free these people.

- How? - We must cut down the fence.

That's insane! The guards will intervene.

It's better to flee and hide.

If my father finds me in the company of a woman, he'll be furious.

I must make myself useful. We'll hide ourselves later.

Come quickly! Someone's lowering the fence!

Here are the soldiers!

Thank you, Zeus, my father. He is alive.

To the fence!

Foreigners liberated the prisoners!

Here are the soldiers!

You see these wounds we wear on our bodies?

With this leprosy, Antinea sends us to a slow death.

We curse the fate that prolonged our life.

- Why does she do that? - To create a new race.

In the sacred mountain, there is a rock

that transforms humans.

- What do you want to say? - I don't know.

We are devoted to death.

Each year, children are subjected to the influence of the rock.

Some resist it, others not.

These children I saw...

We were at their place, some years ago...

Look at us!

I don't know what becomes of those who resist.

They are never seen again.

Some think they transform into supernatural, invincible beings.

I'll go to the mountain.

Let's attack the palace!

Hercules is right!

Let's destroy the rock first!

I'm with you.

Look after Androcles and wait for my return.

Okay, father.

Come on.

Don't cry.

You'll see. It'll all be over soon.

I'll take you to Greece.

Everything will be different.

It's so beautiful, in this season.

The young people think only of love.

They want to enter the palace!

It's madness!

You have heard my father's orders.

He does not have any order to give on this subject.

We will avenge ourselves!

If you're afraid, stay here!

I'll try to stop them. Take care of lsmene and Androcles.

Here it is!

Here's the origin of our misfortunes!

At the bottom is located the rock that gives strength or death.

You don't believe me?

Do you think I'm crazy?

After everything I endured?

You can't believe that a rock destroys men and things!

That it transforms bodies and spirits!

That it contains the forces of heaven and earth!

It's a rock of light, but it gives death!

He was condemned.

His sufferings came to an end.

At great pains the light was attained... and disappeared.

The light doesn't give life.

Who are you?

One cannot tell your age by looking at your face.

A long time ago, before your father, Zeus, reigned over the earth,

another all-powerful god was dominant.

Uranus.

But his sons betrayed him and he descended into the void.

The blood of his injuries fell into the sea.

A single drop fell on land.

Here fell this drop of the precious blood of Uranus.

This blood became a living rock,

from which emanates light and darkness.

Life and death.

Our queen wanted to use this rock's power.

Years have passed, years of sacrifice and death.

And Antinea brought on the curse of Uranus.

She will use this rock to massacre the men.

Is it the role of a priest to talk about destruction?

I am the last priest of Uranus.

I revere his memory in this drop of his blood.

Uranus was a god of justice, not of vengeance.

We must destroy this rock. It's already done harm enough.

No human can destroy the blood of Uranus.

Only an extraterrestrial force, in touching it,

can destroy it.

Reveal to me the secret of this force.

I will reveal it to the one who will defeat it.

To him I will reveal the mystery of Uranus.

Take this iron, Hercules, and put your strength to the test.

Zeus, my father...

Listen to me.

I don't do this out of pride, you know.

But to teach pity to these cruel beings,

to make one teardrop fall from their eyes, as hard as crystal.

Don't abandon me during this trial.

Listen, Hercules of Thebes...

Only the sun can dissolve the blood of Uranus.

When a ray of sun touches the rock,

it will put an end to the reign of Antinea and Atlantis.

Thank you. Have no fear.

I will defeat Antinea,

without destroying Atlantis,

with the help of my companions.

Where is my son? Where is Androcles?

Your son is alive. Have no fear.

He is safe.

Where is he? Why did you save him?

I did it for you. Listen to me.

I could have let your son and your friends be killed.

I could have killed you.

This is what I should have done.

My people advised that I do it.

But I rejected this advice.

I wanted you to live.

Because I love you.

Follow me in the conquest of the world.

I will be the queen of every man on earth.

You will be their only god.

Love me and we'll reign over men and over the gods.

What weapons will you use to conquer the world?

Here are my soldiers. They will defeat those who resist.

They are an elite race, forged with the blood of Uranus.

Lift up this table and throw it as far as you can.

With this race, I will dominate the world.

You will be at my side.

I will put a stop to your madness.

Father!

Illo!

Why didn't you wait for my return?

They wanted to attack the palace. I tried to stop them.

Where are the others?

Timoteo went to hide with Ismene and Androcles.

They must be secure.

I was knocked senseless by a soldier.

When I woke up, I was here.

I could do nothing to stop him.

Look!

I understand...

This is the place I saw.

A dense fog appeared and Androcles called me for help.

It's here that Androcles lost his memory.

Antinea wants us to undergo the same thing.

Look!

The temple must be over here. Over there, the sea.

Find a boat and escape.

- And you? - I'll join you later.

Do as I say. And if I don't return...

Take care of your mother.

They discovered our escape.

Follow me!

This way!

- Help! - It's me!

It's me, stupid!

- Where is Ismene? - A prisoner. Androcles too.

I tried to free them. I fought like a lion.

I killed some, I don't know how many!

- You escaped. - Yes.

- Where are they? - There, they must be sacrificed

on a ship that will be burned and abandoned.

We must get on board somehow.

- What are you saying? - Scream.

- What? - Call for help.

- Are you crazy? - Scream, goddamnit!

Help!

He's crazy!

- Scream! - Alright.

Let me go!

I'm bringing a prisoner. You can raise the anchor.

- We weren't given a signal. - I'm busy.

Don't scream. It's me, Illo.

Illo!

Don't scream. You, scream!

The sun is moving.

There, where there is shadow, there will be light.

Leave this place. It's not your destiny to die.

Soon the ship will burn.

And the waves will stop looking for other victims.

Our warriors will travel in security.

Disembark, I'll light a fire.

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Free Timoteo.

Come on!

It's Hercules!

Hercules!

What's happened? What is this ship?

Do you remember nothing?

The storm... I fell to the sea.

I called you.

I clung to a reef. I don't remember anything else.

- You don't remember what you did? - What did I do, then?

You saved Greece!

In the straits, I will erect two columns.

They will remind men of prudence,

and will incite them not to defy the gods.