Ring of the Nibelungs

The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.

8.0(3)|2004-11-29|1 seasons, 2 episodes

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.

Episodes

Season 1(2)

S1E1 · 2004-11-29 · 90m

The Dragon's Curse

Prince Siegfried was 4 years old when Saxons attacked the Kingdom of Xanten and murdered his parents. The swordsmith Eyvind becomes his surrogate father. One night, 15 years later, a meteor falls from the sky and curiosity drives him to the place of impact where he meets Brunhild for the first time. After a fierce battle for the meteor the two suddenly feel drawn to each other.

S1E2 · 2004-11-30 · 90m

Love and Betrayal

King Gunther wants to make the beautiful Brunhild his wife and asks for her hand. Brunhild, whose love is still Siegfried, challenges her admirer to a duel. With a trick Gunther succeeds in defeating Brunhild and in doing so finally gets her to become his wife. Burgund is in high spirits and couples Gunther - Brunhild and Siegfried - Kriemhild agree in a double wedding with devastating consequences.