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Ring of the Nibelungs (2004)
Release Year: 2004
Nation: Germany, Italy, South Africa, United Kingdom
Alternative Title: Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King, Die Nibelungen - Der Fluch des Drachen
Director: Uli Edel
Writer: Diane Duane, Peter Morwood, Uli Edel
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Castlering Productions, Channel 4 Television, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Octave S.R.L., Patrola Film, Sat.1, TANDEM Productions, Tandem Communications, The Ring (UK), Uncharted Territory, VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Film, Tv Movie
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: blacksmith, denunciation, dragon, invulnerability, jealousy, legend, murder, new love, royalty, super power, sword, treasure, vikings (norsemen)
Story
In this medieval fantasy tale, young blacksmith Eyvind hides infant Prince Siegfried after his father's murder by two malevolent kings. Years later, a fiery meteor reveals Siegfried's destiny as the rightful heir to a conquered kingdom. He embarks on a quest to save his crumbling kingdom and claim the heart of his true love, Norse warrior queen Brunhild. However, a nefarious dragon named Fafnir guards a treasure that Siegfried desires, but which is cursed and endangers his love for Brunhild.
Summary
Directed by Uli Edel in 2004, 'Ring of the Nibelungs' is a swords-and-sorcery television film set against a backdrop of Viking mythology. It follows the legend of Siegfried, who unwittingly becomes popular with the Burgundians after slaying the dragon Fafnir for its treasure. The plot revolves around themes of destiny, love, and jealousy, as Siegfried navigates his newfound powers and royal lineage to protect his kingdom and secure Brunhild's heart.
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