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MARS MEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

AMEDIA

present

MARS-FILM production

The creators of this film did not seek

to reconstruct the events of the Mongol-Tatar Yoke epoch.

The plot and the heroes are the product of the authors' imagination

ALEXANDER USTYUGOV RAMIL SABITOV

YULIA PERESILD SVETLANA KOLPAKOVA

SABINA AKHMETOVA SANJAR MADI

SERGEI PUSKEPALIS ARTUR IVANOV

ARUZHAN DJAZILBEKOVA DINA TASBULATOVA

KARINA ANDOLENKO ARTEM ALEXEEV

EVGENIA DMITRIEVA LARISSA DOMASKINA

SERGEI SOTSERDOTSKY BORIS KAMORZIN

WRITTEN BY OLGA LARIONOVA

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY MORAD ABDEL-FATTAKH

MUSIC BY ZINOVIY ARVANITIDI

ART DIRECTORS - DAVID DADUNASHVILI YURY GRIGOROVICH

EDITED BY ELENA DENISEVICH DENIS LUZANOV, IGOR REPIN

SOUND BY OLGA SUBBOTINA VADIM RUDOBELETS

COSTUMES BY MARIA YURESCO

MAKE-UP BY ELENA ARSHINOVA ELENA MAMEDOVA

CASTING BY LIKA LEONIDZE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER GALINA NAKHIMOVSKAYA

POST-PRODUCTION BY ALENA KORNEEVA

LINE PRODUCERS - VAZGEN KHACHATRYAN ALEXANDER MARTYNOV

PRODUCER ARAM MOVSESYAN

PRODUCER ELENA DENISEVICH

GENERAL PRODUCERS RUBEN DISHDISHYAN

LEONARD BLAVATNIK NELLI YARALOVA

a film by TIMUR ALPATOV

THE GOLDEN HORDE

Episode Six

Since Aizhan was brought to the headquarters

my nightmares ceased.

I ordered the wedding celebration to be held

on the full moon.

But isn't it against the rules?

She disobeyed you.

Here I make the rules.

I heard you also gave Mengu too mild punishment for his treachery.

I would've killed for betrayal.

There's no worse enemy than a rebelled slave.

Didn't you told me that?

The Russians rioting would not be expedient right now.

But, Great Khan,

he also disobeyed you.

Mengu-Timur is a spoiled

insolent brat.

But he's far from stupid.

You have Nogai.

He's brave and the troops respect him.

Genghis said,

"Trust in three things only -

your horse,

your dagger, and a bad dream."

It clearly shows you've never helped with house chores.

Mother died when I was little.

I don't even remember her.

And father never allowed me to do anything.

My brothers and servants did all the work.

While they were alive...

You've been dealt so much misfortune.

Tell me, what will happen at the wedding celebration?

The mullah will say a prayer and call you the Khan's wife.

His wives will give you gifts; then the show for the guests will start.

And you'll be brought to the wedding marquee.

Then the Khan will make you his.

He's old,

you won't have to suffer for long.

A bow and arrows are the Golden Horde's main weapons.

You have 3 arrows each. The one who hits the coin above this man's head

will end his suffering.

Go!

Did you want to tell me something?

I'm listening.

I wanted to thank you, honorable one.

- For what? - For your lesson.

Let God strike me down

if I indulge in my pride ever again.

Turns out, you're not as stupid

as you seemed initially.

I'll order them to feed you.

- Honorable one... - What else?

I'd like to have local garments.

And I'll be grateful if you give me a name

that means something here, in the Horde.

I'll think about it.

Vladimir and I will drive a wedge right here.

You, Eremei, will stand on Suzdal side.

I can advance from Suzdal with my personal detachment.

It's too much honor for the Polovtsian demons

to have three Princes against them.

Go to Suzdal. If we need you, I'll send a messenger.

Thank you for your trust, brother.

It's true, I've been staying here for too long.

I'm not chasing you out...

Send a messenger to Novgorod, tell them to prepare as well.

Rally your troops, Eremei; we'll march out soon.

Alexei, announce an assembly.

Eremei,

is that true that the Great Prince took the Tatar girl for himself?

Aren't you jealous?

The prince saved my life in the battle of Torzhok.

He's the last man I'll take umbrage over a broad with.

A priest from Pskov has arrived.

He has agreed to wed them and tell nothing to Filaret.

There, give it to him.

Tell him to hurry up. Have you told Eremei?

Not yet. But I'm sure he'll agree.

And we'll drag the girl in.

Stesha dear,

I'm so scared to go against the Great Prince's will.

You do it for his own good, my lady.

That witch bespelled the Great Prince.

As a faithful wife you shall rid him of her.

You're right.

Take care that everything remains a secret.

Yes, my lady.

Who's there? Come in.

Voevode?

What happened?

We didn't finish our talk, Prince.

Go ahead, I'm listening.

You haven't given your final word yet.

About the Tatar girl.

We're marching out soon

and you're going on about broads.

When we're back home, I'll give you my decision.

What if we aren't?

What if I don't return?

I'll at least leave her a wedded wife.

We honor and respect widows.

I take it, the girl doesn't want to be with you?

- That's because she's hoping... - What she's hoping for?

For you to take her for yourself.

You'll ruin the girl, Prince!

Leave Nargiz to me.

No, Eremei.

I won't force her.

Nor let you force her.

Go. I'm done talking.

Curse you all...

Miron!

I'm here.

No less than a third of the troops must remain

in the headquarters at any given time.

If unrest starts in the city,

they'll send several hundred here.

We'll meet them and, God willing,

get their horses and weapons.

We Russians are few.

And those will hardly be willing to risk their hides.

They are slaves same as we are.

And many of them dream of coming home.

Ivan-agha, did you want to see me?

Yes, Bakhtiar.

My relative Nikita arrived to the Horde with Mengu-Timur's envoy.

I recognized him in the portrait the artist boy showed you.

I recall that. What do you want from me?

I need to see him.

Can you arrange it?

No.

I don't even know whom to approach with that brazen request.

Bakhtiar!

He and I might never meet each other again!

Please!

I'm begging you!

Ush-khatun sent these clothes for you.

My dear!

I would strangle that snake with my own hands.

Never again run your foul mouth

against Khan Mengu and his mother.

Hurry up.

Where is that sharpshooter?

Hiding behind drapes again?

You're lucky.

Does your Russian god always help the sick?

How good your warriors are

if a sick man wipes the ground with them?

Leave him be, Tulai.

Your relative, the builder, wants to talk to you.

Do you know whom I talking about?

If you don't say his name, I'll punish you for lying.

Ivan.

Ivan Timofeyev.

He was taken to the Horde few years ago.

You hope in vain, Ivan. That wimp Bakhtiar

has forgotten your plea already.

He cares only about his own hide.

Quiet, you insolent man.

You can't imagine

how kind and sensitive Bakhtiar's heart is.

Hello, Ivan!

I thought I lost my mind.

That's my brother.

Hello, good people.

I'm Nikita. His brother.

I thought I would never see you again.

You should've stayed at home.

I was summoned. What could I do?

How are my children?

Yegor is all grown-up.

A half of the household is on his shoulders.

He remembers you. Every day.

Sasha's leg is healed. He runs around and grows into a troublemaker.

How do you manage among the warriors?

- Are they kind? - It's alright..

Your lessons weren't in vain.

It's time to go.

Today the Khan chooses a girl he'll spend the night with.

If the Khan doesn't give you the kerchief by the new moon,

they'll send you to look after the herd.

Or to the salt mines.

Hurry up!

I'll go to great lengths,

so your white hands will touch neither salt nor wool ever.

My lady, where's your ring?

What ring?

Your wedding ring.

The one you, Princess Ustinia,

was wed with to your husband, Prince of Suzdal.

I don't have a husband.

Bring her here.

Let me go! Witches!

Hurry up with that.

The Great Prince will punish you for doing that!

Let me go!

Let the wench go.

The Prince asks you,

do you want to be Eremei's wife?

No. Never!

Then don't force her.

Such is the Great Prince's decision.

If you refuse to me wed to Eremei,

you'll be sent to the convent tomorrow.

There you'll be baptized and made a novice.

What's your answer?

I'll go to the convent.

Nargiz chose the convent.

Give orders so she lacks nothing during her journey.

Give ample gift to the Mother Superior to take good care of her.

And tell her

that the Great Prince will personally follow the new novice's life.

Worry not, Prince. I'll do everything.

- Do you need assistance? - I'll manage. Go.

You?

Why are you here?

I came to say goodbye.

I'll succumb to your will, though my heart is against it.

But I beg for a farewell boon.

Just tell me what you want.

You.

My love, I fear nothing.

Go away.

You shouldn't be here.

Go!

I've heard, Prince, another march awaits you.

Father, for the first time

since my silly youth, I want war so much.

I want to forget everything,

mount my horse and just...

What weighs you down so much

that you aim to seek oblivion in bloodshed?

She does, Father.

She does.

When I close my eyes,

I see her face.

I hear her laugh.

Careless children laugh like that, or angels.

Like life is a never-ending celebration

and holds no fear, pain,

envy or treachery.

Is the Great Price talking about the Tatar girl?

Go on and tell me that I'm a sinner

and going to burn in Hell.

A mere mortal could succumb to sin in your place.

But you,

your father's favorite son,

a brave warrior,

a protector of the Russian people,

you will resist the Satan's temptation

- and make the right decision. - Which one?

You know which one.

You can save her soul

and protect her from judgment and people's anger.

I thought it was a groom here.

That's why people love you.

You're modest and hardworking; you behave like a common man.

You should take a look at your horse too.

He's limping of his right leg.

What for?

You've left me to look after the household.

Like a sick man.

Aren't you going to Suzdal?

It won't do to leave the city without its ruler when the enemy is coming.

I think, brother, for the Suzdal men

I'm worse than the Polovtsians now.

People won't take to me kindly.

I saved 30,000 from the Polovtsian slavery.

And I was attainted forever.

- And you were the first to condemn me. - What do you want from me?

To give you a new land?

Or for me and my troops to escort you to Suzdal

and put you back on the throne?

What should I do, tell me?

Go back to Suzdal. Repent.

Repent before the people, tell them the truth.

Tell them that you, Prince,

won't surrender your land that easily.

People will understand.

You'll crush the nobles' treason.

If the troops rebel, I'll help you

with words, fire, and sword.

And then to see scowls every day?

And to be afraid that servants poison me?

Be a man!

Wipe your snot.

Or surrender your throne,

if you're ready to live dependent in Vladimir for the rest of your life.

You'll have your living.

I can't offer you more.

Those who march out, pack your bags.

Hurry up.

What happened?

First he embraced me

then sent me away.

Why is he doing that to me, Marfa-khanum?

Don't cry. A convent is not a jail. People live there too.

You're not afraid of work;

let's hope the Christ's brides will like you.

I'll run away.

What?

I thought he would come for me there

and save me.

Now I know he won't.

Forget him and think about yourself.

Be baptized gladly.

Pray fervently, work from dawn till dusk.

If Mother Prioress takes liking to you, she'll protect you.

Beg her on your knees to admit you to the vail as soon as possible.

Does it mean foregoing him?

Forever?

My, you're so stubborn!

Be courageous.

Rely only on yourself in everything.

You alone know what my will would be.

Promise me,

promise to be careful.

I'll take care about everything. Never fear.

- I've sent for Daniil. - Why?

In your and Vladimir's absence

let the rightful heir be in the city.

Boris! Gather a squad.

Meet Daniil and escort him to Vladimir.

Mount up!

On me!

Why are you standing here?

Go get me my son!

Saddle up! We're going to Pereyaslavl!

Hello, good people!

This one is allowed to roam the headquarters unsupervised.

Go.

What is it?

I've never seen such a miracle.

It's a gift from Persian traders to the Great Khan's bride.

His bride?

Isn't he too old?

Why is he going to marry?

The Khan has 2 wives and 300 concubines.

But heavens have given him a new love.

Can any of your men have that many wives?

Anyone able to provide each wife with a separate marquee

and food for the children.

I wish our monks could hear you.

Is it different for you?

We have one wife for the rest of our days.

But when the wife gets old and uncomely?

A man still can't take another one?

But the man himself doesn't get younger.

I've never thought about that.

You're funny.

That's for you.

Won't you be punished for giving away someone else's presents?

No, the Khan's bride is kind, she won't be angry.

Will you come to the wedding?

I will.

So will I.

And then I didn't want to go to the Horde.

Tonight I had the first good night sleep in many days.

I didn't dream.

It means your union with the moon-faced Aizhan

pleases the heavens.

My father gave me these earrings when I was 5.

Our custom says,

if you pierce a child's ears at the age of 5,

he'll have sharp eyesight to their old age.

I want you

to give them to Aizhan.

I gave one orange to a young Russian man today.

- You aren't angry at me, are you? - Of course not.

A Russian man, you say?

Yes. But he's not a slave.

They brought him to ornament the White Mosque.

And he'll come to the wedding.

I'm sorry.

The Great Khan gifts you with these earrings, beautiful Aizhan.

He wants you to put them on your son in 9 moons and 5 years.

What are you doing?

Preparing a gift for the Khan's bride, Great One.

I'm glad you've come to your senses, Kekhar.

My lady has been this silent for many days now.

It might be for the better.

Boris took too few men with him.

You chose not to leave the city without proper defence.

And you were right, Princess.

The young prince has his troops and Prince Fyodor with him.

You're right, I suppose.

Send two more watchers to the wall.

Tell me as soon as they show up.

As you say, Princess.

Has the girl been sent away?

This early morning. We've got rid of that damn demon.

For good, I hope.

- She's hiding, poor thing. - Halt.

She's tired from the journey.

Come out, girl, don't be afraid.

Good god...

She's not in there.

The girl's gone!

What happened?

Where is she?

Help!

Help!

Help!

Help!

Get up! Khan Mengu-Timur!

Do you need a special invitation?

Don't smile, don't raise your eyes.

Be quiet.

How dare you look at the Khan?