The Borgias (2006)
The Borgias is the title of a Spanish-Italian co-production produced in 2006 , which, compressed into a feature film, tells of the most important historical events in the life and work of the Spanish aristocratic family Borgia . The director was Antonio Hernández , who can also be seen in a supporting role as Cardinal Giovanni Battista Orsini .
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The Spanish Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia bought the votes of the College of Cardinals through simony . As Pope he calls himself Alexander VI. He then made his son Cesare cardinal, his son Juan gonfalonier of the Roman armed forces and forced his children Lucrezia and Jofré into arranged marriages in order to forge alliances with powerful Italian families. His opponents are murdered in cold blood. In the Vatican City itself he keeps a mistress with the beautiful Giulia Farnese ; He is also said to have incest with his daughter Lucrezia. When the Sforza family no longer fits into Alexander's concept, he forces his daughter to divorce her allegedly impotent husband Giovanni. Lucrezia withdraws to a monastery where she becomes pregnant by Perotto, a confidante of her father. Cesare then kills Perotto. But Juan also repeatedly comes into conflict with the Italian families. And so one day the Vatican City is shaken by the news of the murder of Juan. There are many suspects, including his brother Cesare. He then takes off his cardinal robe and becomes a soldier. Since Caterina Sforza, a powerful enemy of his father, almost wanted to poison him, he goes to war against the Sforzas and takes Caterina to Rome as a prisoner of war .
But even within the walls of Rome there are more and more people who want the Borgias to be ousted from office and dignity. One day Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere invites Pope Alexander VI. and Cesare at a banquet. Here Cesare and Alexander are poisoned. While Cesare barely survives, the Pope dies in agony. His successor in office, Cardinal della Rovere, now Pope Julius II, sent Cesare to Spain. Here Cesare is ambushed and thrown into prison. He escapes three years later. But the Pope's mercenaries are hunting him. One day he is killed in a losing battle.
Background information
With a budget of 7.5 million euros, Los Borgia is one of the most expensive Spanish films in recent years. The film was shot on locations in Spain and Italy. It was released in Spanish cinemas on October 6, 2006, and raked in around 1.4 million euros in the box office on the first weekend. In Germany the film premiered on February 9, 2007 in selected cinemas; Since March 27, 2008 it has been available on DVD in the entire German-speaking area.
synchronization
| role | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Pope Alexander VI | Jürgen Kluckert |
| Cesare Borgia | Johannes Berenz |
| Juan Borgia | Alexander Doering |
| Jofré Borgia | Bernhard Völger |
| Lucrezia Borgia | Stephanie Kirchberger |
| Cardinal Ascanio Sforza | Bernd Vollbrecht |
| Cardinal Giuliano della Rovere | Bodo Wolf |
| Vanozza de 'Cattanei | Helga Sasse |
| Johannes Burckard | Tobias Master |
Historical deviations
Although the film portrays many events accurately and is therefore considered very authentic, there are still some deviations from the history.
- The sequence of the conclave at the beginning of the film is shown completely wrong. In the film, the cardinals have to say aloud the name of the cardinal they want to be the new Pope. In truth, the election takes place secretly by means of a written vote.
- Jofré Borgia is played by Eloy Azorín , an actor who was 29 years old at the time of filming. However, the historical Jofré Borgia was 13 years old when he married Sancha of Aragon, so 16 years younger.
- Towards the end of the film it is suggested that Alexander VI. Cardinal della Rovere is elected Julius II. The short pontificate of Cardinal Francesco Piccolomini, who became Pope Pius III. selected is hidden.
- The conflict with France, the entry of Charles VIII's troops into Rome and the formation of the Holy League, important aspects of Alexander's pontificate, are neither mentioned nor shown in the film.
Film awards
Among other things, Los Borgia was nominated for four Goyas , the Spanish counterpart to the Oscars .
- Nomination, Best Costume Design
- Nomination, Best Editing
- Nomination, Best Production Design
- Nomination, Best Producer
Web links
- The Borgias in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Certificate of Release for The Borgias . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , January 2008 (PDF; test number: 112 861 DVD).