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Ruy! Ruy!

Tell me he's not going to kill him.

The Legend of El Cid

Lord, hear our prayers

and grant that Your servants

who have left this world

be forgiven of their sins and be free from guilt,

and may enjoy immortal life with You.

And when the great day of salvation comes,

place them amongst Your saints and Your chosen ones.

In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Let a squire do that for once.

I like doing it.

It reminds me of who I am.

I will tell you who you are.

You are my right hand.

The best knight a king could ever ask for.

To kill your grandfather to save your lord...

There is no greater gesture of loyalty than that.

I hope you don't blame yourself for it.

I do not, my lord.

Ruy...

I know that without you I wouldn't have defeated my brother Alfonso.

Not even García.

And I want to reward you for that.

It was my duty.

When...

When Orduño dies,

I will name you Count of Leon.

Everything that belongs to him will be yours by right.

The deed occurred in the countryside of Leon,

when a giant from Navarre shrank our hearts.

Thirsty for rage and blood,

he wanted to seize our land.

But the one from Vivar pledged to kill or be killed.

The two swords clashed.

Garcés made him tremble.

But Ruy was still standing, ready to give his life.

It seems that the news speak only of your victories.

They don't mention that in victory there is also pain.

They say you killed your grandfather.

I did what he wanted.

Ruy, I have to ask you something.

You want me to save Orduño.

If there's anyone who has influence over Sancho, it's you.

Orduño sent assassins to kill me.

Now you want me to save him so that you can marry him.

You were with Amina.

Because you didn't wait for me.

I had to keep my promise.

You don't love him.

-And now I-- -Now what?

Now you can have it all.

But for that, Orduño has to die.

Well?

The battle has expressed God's will.

Rome will not oppose your appointment.

But...

the coronation must not take place before...

the execution.

Don Bernardo...

Always so diplomatic.

Woman!

Do you want something?

Just to meet you.

Me? Why?

So you are the one who has stolen Ruy's heart.

You are wrong.

I am the Count of Leon's fiancée.

For a short time, it seems.

You will be relieved when the king releases you from that commitment.

How dare you.

You don't have to pretend with me.

I've seen you look at him.

I know to whom your thoughts belong.

But, as you well know...

that doesn't mean you'll end up together.

In this world, wishes are worth very little.

Almost as little as life itself.

Mother...

Father...

I know you've been waiting for me.

And here I am.

Father...

It was you who told me

that to reign you had to be willing to sacrifice what you loved most.

I don't think you can reproach me for anything.

Mother...

I only wanted the love that you denied to me

since Sancho was born.

That's all I wanted.

If you only knew how much I loved you...

I never wanted...

It seems that we both had the same idea,

talking to our parents.

I'm not here to tell them that I'm going to kill my brother.

So why are you here, Urraca?

To atone for my sins.

It's a pity that your repentance is left without penance.

You're wrong.

For the sake of our parents' memory, Sancho,

-please don't kill Alfonso. -Get up.

-I beg you! -I said get up.

No more battles. No more deaths, please.

Save your soul.

Save yourself.

If the battle had turned out the other way,

you'd be sitting on Alfonso's right to watch my head get cut off.

I swear before the grave of our parents that I would not.

You've always wanted me dead.

No. Not anymore.

I give my life for Alfonso's.

Take it.

-Urraca... -Please.

My sister.

You never gave me a moment's peace.

I ask your forgiveness.

But in spite of that...

I always knew that you had everything to be able to reign.

Except for one thing.

Something that Father and Mother knew.

You may show regret, but you don't fool me.

You lack heart.

Open the cell for me.

I can't, my lady.

I am already taking a risk by letting you see him.

And hurry up. If the king finds out...

Alfonso.

Urraca!

How are you?

I'm trying to be strong.

You are.

You are stronger than you have ever believed.

Urraca, I don't know if I'm going to... When the time comes.

-I am afraid. -Listen to me, Alfonso.

You cannot give up.

I'll try to get you out of here.

No, listen to me, no! I forbid you!

Sancho only needs an excuse to take your life.

I am not going to give up.

Urraca, not you...

I have always--

Don't say anything.

My lady, you have to leave.

Trust me.

Sister...

The Lady of Zamora. How can I help you?

The king has decided to execute his brother.

I don't think I'm the best person to try to convince the king...

I don't need you to convince him.

I want you to give him a way out.

My lady,

you have come here seeking wisdom,

and I now find myself plunged into the deepest darkness.

My brother is not at peace with his soul.

He hasn't told me, but... But I know.

Whoever would kill his brother would be.

What are you looking for?

Something that will prevent the death of my brother Alfonso.

Take them all out to the courtyard.

You were a good teacher.

I hope you won't have to be ashamed of me in the hour of my death.

Orduño! Orduño. Move.

How could you?

Let go of me.

Silence!

King Sancho, as the legitimate king of Leon,

has reached a decision.

In his infinite grace...

he will spare the life of every nobleman who here and now...

swears allegiance to him.

Whoever kneels before him will keep his life

and also his title

and privileges.

Nobles of Leon!

King Sancho is waiting.

I,

Orduño Flaínez, of the bloodline of the Counts of Leon...

swear allegiance to the king.

I swear.

-I swear. -I swear.

Your Highness!

I thank you from my heart for your infinite grace.

Thank Ruy.

It was he who refused to be Count of Leon, interceding for Orduño.

Ruy!

I wanted to thank you for what you have done.

I know how much you have given up to save Orduño.

Jimena, I don't care about titles.

I've spent my whole life giving up something much more important to me.

And I didn't want to get it in this manner.

I can't do this anymore.

I no longer have the strength to...

What do we do?

Break your commitment with him.

How?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Yes?

If Alfonso lives, sooner or later he will come for me.

I have to do it.

It is the king's will.

I suppose no one is grieved by the death of a brother as deeply as His Highness.

-When, my lord? -Tomorrow. At dawn.

Shall we close the square for the execution?

Yes.

And now, in whom if not in you, Lord, can I find comfort?

You who knows martyrdom and the humiliation of the cross...

Help me to endure death courageously.

And welcome me into your Kingdom of Heaven with--

I didn't think you'd dare show your face.

I have nothing to be ashamed of.

Really?

Before you execute me, I demand to be given confession.

Of course you will enjoy the right of confession.

And the rites that correspond to your position will be respected and...

You will be buried with the pageantry of kings.

Well...

That leaves you with a clearer conscience?

What would you do?

What do you want?

My absolution? My forgiveness?

What you have to do is between you and the Almighty,

to whom you will one day answer.

Do you think that Father, who killed his brothers,

sits in the Kingdom of Heaven at the right hand of God?

Father burns in hell!

If you are going to kill me, do not come seeking my understanding.

You wanted the crown?

Well, bear its weight.

You came to Leon and asked for my protection.

The time has come for you to return the favor.

Your Highness, if you would grant me a moment,

I would like to talk to you about your brother.

You too, Monsignor?

Please, listen to me.

I am only here to help you.

And how can you help me, Father?

Do you think you can absolve me in advance for a sin I am about to commit?

No.

I can offer you something better than absolution.

-Come with me. -Where to?

To my house.

The house of God.

Did you bring me here to hear my confession?

Do you want to be a martyr or dedicate your life to God?

You can take a monk's vows.

The ancient Visigoth councils point out

that taking the habit prevents one from wearing the crown.

The vows are irreversible.

The ancient deposed Byzantine emperors were given the choice

between the habit and removing their eyes.

We have progressed.

Your alternative is decapitation.

Do you agree to take the vows?

I agree.

At my coronation, you will swear allegiance to me.

And you will kiss my hand.

Lock him up in a monastery cell and have a guard watch over him.

No one may visit him.

Mother and Father would be proud of you.

Sancho...

Let me pay Alfonso one last visit before I leave for Zamora.

Please.

You'll see him to say goodbye to him...

forever.

The bishop is not here.

Nor Urraca or Alfonso.

You saved my life.

And I will spend it confined within these four walls?

Stop complaining.

Don't you hear that song?

I've lost everything.

Close the door.

Let's go.

Quickly!

Where is the bishop?

Go find him.

Quickly! We have to leave the city before the end of the ceremony.

What's she doing here?

You'll understand soon.

For Sancho!

Long live King Sancho!

Hurray!

Long live the kingdom of Leon, Castile, and Galicia!

And may it prosper at the expense of its enemies.

Long live and prosper!

Go get Alfonso.

I want my brother to kneel before me.

My lord, it's Alfonso, Urraca, and Don Bernardo...

They have fled Leon.

We split up here. Don Bernardo and I are going to Zamora.

Thank you, Urraca.

I hope to see you soon.

Amina, I entrust my brother to you.

I only have one word, and I gave it to you.

One day he will be king.

King? I thought it was no longer possible.

It was not the vows that I read,

but some cautions from Séneca against gluttony.

We are lucky that Sancho was never good at Latin.

Praise the Lord,

and may He keep us from his wrath.

Where are we going?

Somewhere they don't expect us.

I am in your hands.

You couldn't be in better hands.

Amina, honorable daughter of Al-Muqtadir.

What brings you two here?

Great Emir of Toledo, Your Highness.

King Alfonso was deposed by his brother.

And I have no place among the Christians nor among my family.

We appeal to your hospitality, seeking shelter and protection.

Lord.

You are both welcome to the kingdom of Toledo.

Alfonso in Toledo

and Urraca in Zamora, Ruy.

They are alone and without an army, my lord.

I should have gotten rid of them!

Cut off their heads! Both of them!

Mercy has a high price.

We must go to Toledo, capture Alfonso and reconquer the city.

But first...

First we will take Zamora.

Zamora?

Urraca. That is my greatest danger. It always has been.

Urraca is a threat to the kingdom.

Your Highness is now the king of Leon, as my lord wanted.

Ruy! There will be no peace as long as Urraca is still...

Tomorrow at dawn you will start preparing the troops.

As soon as we are ready, we will march on Zamora.

See how the man from Vivar responds to the smell of a roast.

You didn't catch that.

-Lisardo. -With his lute?

Hey, do you want me to sing you my latest ballad?

Do you want to ruin our digestion?

The leg is the juiciest.

Ruy, what are we doing here?

Need I say it, Master Orotz?

Nobody understands it, Ruy. Sancho has already taken everything.

And now what, another war?

You know that that wall is going to claim many lives.

If my king orders it, I will be the first to attack that wall.

And if God wills it, I will be the first to die.

Are the gates and roads guarded?

Yes, my lord. No one can enter or leave without being seen.

What about the siege towers? Will they reach it, then?

They should. Three more yards have been added to the base.

We've weighted them so that they have more stability.

They say that no Moor or Christian has ever breached the walls of this city.

Your father rebuilt it carefully.

We'll get it done.

The attack will cost many lives, my lord.

These walls are impregnable.

These walls will be breached.

With a very high cost for a minimum reward.

Urraca, Ruy!

By God Himself, I will destroy Urraca.

Before she destroys me.

My lord, I beg you to return to Leon.

No.

We will break down those walls and enter Zamora.

Whatever it takes.

Advance!

Watch that flank!

With more spirit! Land and valor!

Let's go!

Launch!

Advance! Come on!

Launch!

Cover that hole, quick! Quick!

What do we do, my lady?

Keep shooting without pause.

And have them bring more boiling oil!

Ruy! Ruy, what do we do?

We are dropping like flies, fuck it!

Aim!

Master!

We need to take the west tower.

We have to reach the ladders and win the wall, Ruy.

On my command!

Lisardo, you're with me!

Aim!

Now!

Let's go! Get behind cover!

Yes, Master!

Launch!

Move forward!

More energy!

Let's go!

Load!

Launch!

Inside! Come on!

Archers, the north tower!

Archers, the other side!

Come on!

Bring the oil!

The oil!

Come on!

-Telmo, with me! -Come on!

Now!

Let's go get them!

Let's go!

We need to get to the ladder!

Telmo!

Up, up, up!

Come on! Get up there!

Strength and honor!

Sons of bitches!

Lisardo, cover me!

Fire! Move!

My lord!

No! No!

Retreat! Retreat!

Ruy, no!

Lisardo!

Cover your posts!

Get out of the way! Get out of the way!

Ruy! Come on, boy.

Damn my life!

Withdraw. Withdraw!

Retreat!

Retreat!

Retreat!

What happened, Ruy? What happened?

She got away from us. How is it possible?

-Those walls are legendary. -We lacked courage.

We've lost many men today, Orduño!

Your Highness, let me lead an attack tomorrow.

We're decimated.

-They won't expect an attack. -Enough!

We will lay siege to the city.

My lord, a siege can last months.

As long as it takes to finish off my sister.

And condemn Zamora to die!

She wanted it.

It's not the people's fault!

So let Urraca surrender!

Ruy, go to Zamora.

And convince Urraca to surrender and save her people.

Go with him, Orduño.

Your Highness.

My lady.

I don't know if your father would be proud to see you become Sancho's lackey.

What does my brother want?

King Sancho wants my lady Urraca to surrender.

If she does not, we will besiege the city...

until Zamora dies of hunger.

Let me speak to Ruy alone.

Count of Leon or not, the wry mouth is still just as stupid.

My brother is going to kill me, isn't he?

I will do all I can to stop him from doing so.

You won't be able to prevent it. You know that as well as I do.

Tell me, Champion, what should I do?

I don't know, my lady.

I know what you would do.

I will surrender.

My lady, don't do it.

Sancho will kill you.

I will accept the sacrifice.

My lady.

I will not allow you to sacrifice yourself.

You won't allow me?

Out of curiosity, Vellido, who do you think you are?

I am the man who has admired you since we were children.

The man who has always been behind my lady and has protected her in secret.

As was your duty.

One does not give thanks for what is one's right.

My lady!

I am also the man who has loved you.

Yes, loved.

Even though I don't deserve you.

And I would not hesitate for a moment to give my life for yours.

My loyal Vellido,

the love you profess is insignificant next to the lives of the people of Zamora.

I wish you were to me what Ruy is to my brother.

Be strong, Vellido.

I would give my life for her.

It's all over.

Open the doors.

I will give myself up to my brother.

Open the doors, I command you!

I have lost my son.

I have lost my husband.

And I don't mind losing my life anymore.

If you fight, I will fight with my lady.

Zamora never surrenders!

Zamora never surrenders.

Zamora never surrenders! Zamora never surrenders!

Zamora never surrenders, my lady.

I see that you come without my sister.

Not even you could convince her to save her people.

I want to siege them so tightly that not even a rat will get through.

I want arrows hounding them day and night.

If anyone shows their head, I want them to be killed.

Let no one send food to the city.

I want them all to starve, one by one,

until Urraca herself begs for a piece of bread.

And when she humiliates herself...

I will cut off her head.

Do you understand?

No.

What did you say?

I said I don't understand.

I don't understand what we came here to do.

I don't understand why we've lost so many lives in one assault.

Why my lord condemns an entire city to death for no reason!

And I don't understand why my king is going to kill his sister!

How dare you!

You'll do as I command because I'm your king!

A king to whom I have always been loyal!

But I cannot follow him in this madness.

Do you dare to disobey me, your natural master?

It's the only way to protect you from your hate.

Then I don't want you by my side.

Get out before I take your head off too!

Punish his treachery.

You can't leave.

I have to.

Let me go with my Lord Rodrigo to serve you.

Ruy!

-We're coming with you. -No, Lisardo.

You must stay here and serve your king.

-Ruy. -Master.

Stay close to King Sancho. I do not trust Orduño.

By my faith I will.

Where the hell are you going?

To rid myself of a burden.

Father, you gave me this sword, and now I'm giving it back to you.

You told me to be loyal to the king...

and now I...

curse the king!