Ring of the Nibelungs

1h 30min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

Production Companies

Tandem Communications

VIP 2 Medienfonds

TANDEM Productions

Channel

Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment

Sat.1

Uncharted Territory

Castlering Productions

The Ring (UK)

Octave S.R.L.

Episodes

Cast

The Dragon's Curse

1. The Dragon's Curse

1h 30min

29th Nov 2004

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.

Love and Betrayal

2. Love and Betrayal

1h 30min

30th Nov 2004

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.

First air date

29th Nov 2004

Last air date

30th Nov 2004

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks