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And so it began ...

In Netherlands of old, a noble prince did dwell,

As all ministrels will tell, winning glory and honor.

Though dearly loving his land,

He set forth boldly,

To seek the Nibelung treasure.

The birds did speak to him, and Siegfried understood:

"You have slain the dragon ..."

"Bathe now in his blood."

"Your body thus protected, your skin a shield shall be, ..."

"Nor sword, nor spear shall pierce your invulnerability."

Then did Siegfried defeat the dwarf king, Alberich.

The treasure of the Nibelungen was his.

Siegfried took the magic ring of Wotan.

And set forth for Iceland.

To awake Queen Brunhilde. For she had been condemned to a long sleep.

Until once agan the ring was set on her finger.

And thus did Siegfried free Iceland's lovely queen.

Who bequeath her heart in gratitude.

- Stay! Stay Siegfried! - I'll be back.

I don't need to ask who he is, ... it is he!

I want Kriemhild's hand in marriage.

The sister of the king has not the right to wed until he marries.

But your in luck. I desire to be married, too.

Advocate me to Brunhilde of Iceland.

You plead for someone else? Are you a king's vassal?

Greetings, Brunhilde.

We are in Iceland. Iceland's Queen will wed only the man ...

Who can best her with stone, spear and sword.

Under the magic hood, did stalwart Siegfried hide.

Invisible, he helped Gunther win his bride.

Night and fog, Like to no one.

Where's your vassal Siegfried?

Has the of fear of his king's death laid him low?

He does not want to see a women fight.

I am happy to see how it excites thee to be my wife

Your queen, yes, but never you wife!

And so I ask you, Kriemhild,

Will you wed Siegfried of Xanten, and promise,

To be his wife, until death do you depart?

Yes.

Leave me alone!

But no, no, it is love which brings me here.

My great love for you will force you into my arms tonight!

You are not the strong king that defeated me in battle.

I have been deceived.

I do not know what magic you did use,

But it was not your strength.

Listen to me now.

Burgundy has a queen,

But Burgundian king ...

Has no wife.

Brunhilde is invincible as long as she wears the girdle.

I am your friend. I'll help you.

With this sword ...

I swear I shall put to death anyone who betrays the king.

And yet you believe that Gunther has conquered you fairly.

In fair competition and in the bridal bed?

You lie!

Stand aside and let your queen enter!

Out of my way, slanderer!

Slander you?

Look! You know this belt? Siegfried took it.

And gave it to me.

You, Brunhilde, are the lover of my husband.

You go three steps behind me!

There is no stain on the shield of honor

Which can not be washed away...

with blood.

But he's my brother.

And, moreover, is invulnerable.

There is this place to his back, where the linden leaf fell.

She would know exactly where.

I am against it.

Although Kriemhild could have only known by him...

Siegfried of Xanten is dead!

By my unborn child's life, in the sight of God,

The murderer of Siegfried will not go unpunished.

And all who are guilty of it shall know my vengeance!

The Nibelungen

PART TWO REVENGE OF KRIEMHILD

A charity please. Have pity on us. Help us poor. Please, Please!

On behalf of Siegfried.

On behalf of Siegfried, who Hagen slew.

On behalf of Siegfried, who Hagen slew.

She stirs the people up. Soon the seeds will rise.

If the child she is expecting is a son,

She will demand the crown of Burgundy for him.

Siegfried of Xanten, will be stronger than you, even in death.

You know, that Brunhilde is not feeling well?

I know.

And for many months refuses to welcome you.

I wish it was all a nightmare.

And nothing had happened.

I've done it.

- I alone. - But I did not prevent it!

What I can do now?

Just think of Burgundy, my lord.

Only for Burgundy.

What do the runes say, Frigga?

I what know they say.

Don't do it.

Go and open.

Do what I tell you.

It's a good sign, I've opened the door.

It signifies forgiveness and ...

Pardon

It's forgiven and pardoned.

My desire ...

I wish it would mean love.

It means love.

A son ... a son, it will be

Burgundy will have a new heir.

She was quite changed. I've never seen her so calm.

... or so beautiful.

Send invitations, Hagen.

We want to invite guests to a feast.

Celebrate a new engagement.

Brunhilde!

Brunhilde!

Go to the treasure room.

- Brumholdt! - Yes, my lord.

- Have you seen the Queen? - She went to the cathedral.

At this hour?

Will be a son, a son.

Lord!

No, Not in the cathedral.

Brunhilde!

Brunhilde!

It's a boy.

There is a son. He will help you to forget what you lost.

No.

He will avenge the death of his father.

On behalf of Siegfried, who Hagen slew.

- Murderer! - Death to the vile murderer!

- Murderer! - Accursed murderer! Knock him dead!

- Who is it? - Hagen von Tronje.

I bring the ring of the Nibelungen.

It belongs to Kriemhild.

Where's the ring?

- Step aside, we come for the treasure. - No, no, no!

No!

Shut up or I'll shut you up forever.

These men are blind.

We will go out with the boat this time.

All the treasure will sink. And then no one will know where.

Only the King and I and the Rhine.

Gnaw, gnaw at the ankle, so I'm free.

Come, gray pets, Friends of the Albens you are!

And an enemy of mankind.

Free!

Night and Fog,

nobody can.

Thief!

Beware!

I have beheaded you, you wretch. Now the helm is mine.

Say the magic words!

Alberich!

Alberich!

What is this noise? The dead do not return.

What are you doing here?

Stir the people against their king? With empty hands?

Where is the treasure?

A safe place in order not to endanger Burgundy.

Only Gunther and I know where.

I will someday pay you back.

The son of Siegfried will avenge.

Treasure the ring Siegfried took to Brunhilde.

Save it.

I'll keep it.

I will always remember how Siegfried died.

It was murder, brother.

And this one deserves a word - Theft!

Giselher, your talking to the king!

No, No, Gernot,

Talk to your brother.

He has only swore allegiance to the throne.

Kriemhild has paid a visit.

She has decided not to stay here.

Xanten will go with your child.

It is a good and wise decision.

Another place will change her mind.

It may help her forget.

Her gaze is hatred, her heart, revenge.

The seeds will grow.

I shudder to think of the ripe fruit.

Hear me, I have sworn my son's revenge,

Of the murder of his father.

Do not go to Xanten, sister.

- Gernot and I will ... - There's nothing you can do.

A ghost walks in Burgundy.

Protected by the mantle of betrayal, theft, and murder.

Take care.

Take care.

No.

No, that is enough.

Leave my sister alone, we have suffered enough.

Do not try to prevent her from leaving.

No, my lord.

I and only I, assume the fault of what happens.

And it will happen.

Resistance is futile.

I can not resist, if you have decided.

- What will you do with the child? - Lock him in a monastery.

What better way for the son of Siegfried.

A life of prayer and devotion?

Is there a better way for the son of a king?

To renounce the world and revenge?

Siegfried's son an abbot?

Or a bishop.

A great benefit ... for the Church.

And Burgundy

No!

No, let go!

My son, my son!

My son, my son!

Who did this?

The cowardly slaves of the man who killed Siegfried.

Hagen von Tronje?

Now he has now killed the only one I had left.

My child.

Have mercy on me, Rüdiger.

Kill me and put an end to my suffering.

No, Kriemhild, you'll live to be the most greatest of queens.

Your orders will be fulfilled.

A kingdom can be yours.

A hundred times greater and more powerful than Burgundy.

King Attila has learned of your loss.

And sent his brother Bleda with an offer.

Yes, ma'am.

My brother Attila, King of kings.

Has the honor to request your hand.

The Queen!

Why practice with a Hun?

Why not a woman unable to defend and fight?

Why?

Brother, Do you think Attila wants to be embroiled in a war?

I do not think Attila but I do think Kriemhild.

She is our sister. In time everything heals.

If they come, you better be ready.

Ready for what, to surrender?

Ready to trample.

Ready to kill, like you, Hagen.

Since that day, the guilt is on Burgundy,

And weighs it with a heavy conscience.

Rüdiger and the Huns are coming!

Hildegund, your father is here!

- My father? - Yes, look, look.

Father, father!

I'm not presentable, quick, my dress!

Father promised to visit the year of our marriage.

He kept his word.

But he's accompanying warriors.

What has brought you?

Attila has sent a request of Kriemhild.

Nothing good will come of that.

King!

Rüdiger, my friend, welcome.

- Father! - My most beloved daughter.

We look forward to know what news you bring.

I have good news, sir.

The son of the King and Queen will soon be three years old.

And on that day will be baptized.

King Attila and Queen Kriemhild ...

Invite you to the celebration.

And for you to be their guests in court.

Meet our sister?

In Hungary!

I think it means ...

You have the most powerful king in the world as a friend.

Is it really our sister Kriemhild that wants us to go?

She asked me to tell you,

She wanted to see her brothers and relatives.

What about me?

You too, Hagen von Tronje.

No doubt.

Without me, the invitation had no reason for being.

There is something sacred,

In the court of King Attila,

Hospitality.

- How many are there? - More than enough.

When we will hear of Worms?

With the new moon.

- Lady. - I know what you'd say.

Since Rüdiger left, I couldn't sleep.

Only you understand me, Bleda, and are always there to help me.

I want, and will reward your love.

How I like to see them ride out on horse at this time.

All together, with Hagen.

I want to know everyone's opinion.

- I will be glad to see my sister. - I too.

No one will.

If Kriemhild scares you, Hagen, nobody is forcing you to go.

I have no fear for me.

But all are in danger in the court of Attila.

- We do not have a heavy conscience. - Hagen tells the truth.

We will be guests of a woman in whose heart is seething hatred.

Her hatred is a sword hanging over us.

Who wants to sleep under its edge?

A trip is always dangerous.

Do you doubt the hospitality of your sister?

But the welfare of Burgundy demands this of us.

We can not reject the invitation of Attila.

If we are to deal to the death,

Maybe set fire to those realms,

With our downfall.

Well, and what conclusion do you have, lord?

Trust in the hospitality of King Attila and Kriemhild.

We ride!

Here come the Burgundians.

- They're on the way. - Go!

Speak up.

The Burgundians come with their king.

- What about Tronje von Hagen? - With Hagen.

Your brothers and your cousin.

Your wish will be fulfilled.

What army raided these walls?

Was the work of Attila and the Huns.

- The Danube! - It's the Danube.

We've arrived at the Danube!

Soon will be evening.

- Camp. - Follow me, I know a place.

Here!

The Danube waters are high, I have not seen any ships.

I'll see to it. A rope.

If I find one, I'll bring it here.

There is time. Why do it today?

- Why wait until tomorrow? - Don't you ever sleep?

No need to sleep.

Or your unable to...

- Tired? - Yes, very much.

You, nixes, Danube witches that you may be!

What is it, Hagen von Tronje?

- How do you know who I am? - We know more than you.

If you know so much, tell me where there is a barge or boat.

We know where, one-eyed.

Okay, tell me or I take these.

- No, don't take them! - We'll tell you.

Continue in this direction and find the rafter.

Have your reward!

We also have something for you, Tronje von Hagen.

No Burgundian will return from the land of the Huns.

Only the monk survives.

Only the monk!

The monk!

Chaplain, approach.

Lord.

Do they make fun of you?

I am the butt of their jokes, but it has always been that way, sir.

Forgive them, it only shows their insecurity.

And their fear of the unknown.

- Pray for us. - Lord, You too.

For God to forgive all our sins.

Ferryman, I want to cross!

No outsider can cross over.

I am not a stranger.

I can pay you.

I'm coming.

Hey, why are you hiding? I want to see your face.

I do not know you, one-eyed.

You will not cross here!

Rüdiger has returned.

- All have crossed already? - The missing monk comes with Hagen.

- Can you swim, monk? - No, sir.

Walk on water if you want to return.

I surrender to you, Lord.

- Go to the other side. - His garment keeps him afloat.

- He's safe! - Well!

It's a miracle!

The boat!

The boat!

The boat is drifting away!

What have you done, Hagen?

We do not need a boat.

The wrath of God will be upon you.

Speak up.

The messengers report the Burgundians approach.

They'll arrive sooner than expected.

What about our soldiers?

They crushed the revolt of Uman Bey.

They will soon be here.

When my brother and his men arrive,

Take and secure their weapons.

- As you command. - And then ...

You will meet your Maker, Hagen Von Tronje.

Approaching riders!

He is a friend of the King Atilla, Dietrich of Bern,

With the elderly Master Hildebrand.

- What news? - I come to receive you.

And to tell you that the King is waiting.

- What about our sister? - Yes

Kriemhild is ...?

They say that time heals wounds, but ...

Do you think that she forgot?

No.

She has not forgotten anything.

Do you think a woman forgets the day that her husband died?

I do not.

- Is it a warning? - It is an observation.

The king will welcome you with honor, You can trust him.

But the king's brother only blindly serves Kriemhild.

Only he can put you in danger.

The escort is Dietrich of Bern and Master Hildebrand.

Dietrich of Bern?

Attila sent him?

It was a decision of Dietrich of Bern himself.

- When will he be here? - Tomorrow.

Tomorrow? What about our soldiers?

They camp on the banks of the Tisa.

Not enough of them here.

Send for some of your best riders to return here.

- They must hurry. - Yes, ma'am.

My brother is waiting for you.

Sister!

Dietrich of Bern was right. There are few warriors here.

But are we in a mousetrap?

Let's get to it.

Sister, can you take care of Hildegund?

Gernot and I will join the others.

We can not split up. As we agreed.

Hagen von Tronje and Volker von Alzey.

I welcome my guests.

The journey is long and our friends are tired.

Escort them to their chambers.

It is an honor to receive a visit from the King's brother.

Collect your weapons and stow them away.

Why? They are fine with us.

It is the custom in the court of my brother.

Will you leave yours, if we leave ours.

Kriemhild

Are you alright?

Why so upset?

Your brothers are here.

You know I have invited them just to make you happy.

Why these tears?

I saw Hagen.

It was the first time since...

- But you wanted him to come. - Yes!

While the king Gunther protects him,

And he behaves as expected,

He will be treated as all the guests.

You are my guests and you've come armed?

This is a celebration, not a battlefield.

It is the custom of Burgundy in the celebrations.

A custom of Burgundy?

I'll remember.

In that case, the usual of the guests will be the norm.

- Somebody has betrayed us. - Somebody, No.

I.

Listen to me!

Bleda Orders. We must return as soon as possible!

Come here, rat!

Here we are! You bunch of cowards!

Come here!

What, they're attacking us?

They have been advised and are willing to fight.

- We will kill them all. - No.

I do not want a massacre. No harm to come to my brothers.

I want Hagen.

No one can kill him. He is too strong.

Siegfried did not end struggling.

The traitor speared him in the back.

I will, my queen.

Tomorrow!

Hagen!

Hagen von Tronje has violated your hospitality

And killed your brother.

Punish not this murder?

Is it a murder?

No.

My brother tried to kill him.

- Hagen lies! - No!

He's telling the truth.

I've seen it all with my own eyes, king.

It's true, it was your brother.

You swear ...

In the name of the Christian God?

I swear.

Blood has been shed in my house.

My brother, driven by blind hatred has been the only culprit.

I regret it occurred.

It was not because of your brother.

- Let us forget and forgive, then. - Forgotten it is.

We pray that you may be our guests tonight.

We will be coming.

With our weapons.

As in Burgundy.

Sister!

Leave Hagen.

I beg you.

We have sworn mutual loyalty.

To all Burgundians.

Really? To the murderer of my husband?

Is your conscience quiet?

Do you not see where you are going with this?

You are blinded. This will end in death.

Yes, Queen, I swear, it will be.

The blood in the veins of this young Burgundian runs true.

It is my desire, when my son is a man,

He will learn of knightly virtues in Burgundy.

In order to build a bridge,

From east to west.

Give it to him.

- Drink, stranger. - No, thanks.

- Why not? Drink. - I'm not thirsty.

Come on.

Why insult us, stranger?

Why reject our wine?

Is it our cheap wine or your pride will not let you drink?

Did Kriemhild send you to pick fights?

Hagen, your brother,

Killed my lord and hides behind the shield of others.

Fight, then!

Betrayed!

Betrayed!

They're all dead!

To arms!

They are all dead!

My son!

- Giselher! - Come!

Horses!

The gate!

Back!

Hagen von Tronje!

I know what you want to do.

But your king will not let you.

Let me go.

Kriemhild just wants my head.

You've taken an oath,

That binds you to your king.

Give me my freedom.

If I don't surrender, we are lost.

The king does not surrender a man who fought at his side.

- I'm guilty. - And I did not block it.

The child's heart has stopped.

Hagen von Tronje!

Here, King of the Huns.

Here I am.

Come here!

Come on. Kriemhild is already once widowed.

It burdens me to do it again. See!

Attack me!

The great Attila that everyone fears.

Look how he trembles!

My lord.

Brothers!

- Abandon Hagen! - No!

No!

Father!

Quick, back!

Get me out of here.

Hold on.

- My eyes! - Let us help you!

Quick, go!

- Take it. - I can't see, I see nothing!

It's crazy, my King. Your best warriors are dead.

Enough innocent blood has been spilled already.

I beg you, my King. Put an end to this carnage!

Cut your losses.

Avenge...

My son.

- Sir, I ... - Did not you hear, Margrave?

You must avenge the king's son.

Me?

That is ... a command.

Father, father, no!

Don't do it! Don't do it!

Father, Don't! please, please.

Margrave Rüdiger,

Bring me the head of Hagen.

But Kriemhild, your brothers ...

- Your loving brothers defend him. - Sworw an oeth, I know.

Show us, Margrave Rüdiger,

What value is the oath you gave to your King.

Avenge ...

My son.

Are you afraid?

Lord, I ...

Gather all your men.

Avenge my son.

It's the end of Burgundy.

Loyalty to a murderer could have no other purpose.

The time has come for you to go.

Any of you can leave.

Nothing keeps you by my side. Or the side of Hagen von Tronje.

Do you hear?

In this hopeless situation,

I do release the Pledge of Allegiance.

You are free.

Do you understand!

If you are tired of fighting,

Lay down the swords.

Will it cost you much,

To turn away from death?

What crime do you want to pay?

You have not done anything.

Our downfall ...

Has nothing to do with you and your death.

Giselher!

Giselher!

Do you hear, Giselher?

Easy, go and plead for your freedom.

And for the others.

Well?

Will you not go?

Your obligated to leave!

Well then.

You have chosen.

On behalf of Rüdiger von Bechlarn,

Open the doors!

- It's Rüdiger. - Rüdiger, our friend!

Father, do you not come as a friend?

I come as a vassal of King Attila.

To comply with the most painful order to have been given me.

- Surrender! - No!

Then, fight!

Let's be done with it.

How many more must die, Kriemhild?

Sister!

No.

Look at your brother, He never did harm to anyone.

- No. - Shoot!

No! No!

Gernot!

Get back!

Put an end to this, an end this killing!

I can not stand it.

Surrender arms, Gunther of Burgundy,

And Hagen von Tronje.

The fight is over.

Burgundy and Tronje will not surrender.

I ask one last time brother.

Leave Hagen.

Here's your revenge.

Three brothers by that Bastard of Xanten.

Nothing else I can tell you of this story.

Many men and women shed tears.

Many noble knights and riders,

Had an early death.

And so ends this tale,

Of the Nibelungen.