Herod The Great | Full Movie | Viktor Tourjansky, Arnaldo Genoino | Edmund Purdom, Sylvia Lopex, Massimo Girotti - video Dailymotion

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HEROD THE GREAT  | Biography, Drama, History, Romance | 1959 |   Plot:  When Marco Antonio is defeated by his enemies, his former allied King Herod of Judea travels to convince Augustus to support his government by the Romans. He makes his chief commander and friend Aaron swear that he would kill his beloved Queen Miriam if he died. When Herod is arrested by the Romans, one of his men returns to Judea and lies, telling that he was killed by the Romans. However Aaron is not able to keep his promise and Miriam stays alive. When Herode returns to his palace, his son Antipater, poisons Herode with the lie that Aaron has betrayed him and had an affair with Miriam. The madness of Herode destroys his friends and his kingdom.   Crew:   • Directed by: Viktor Tourjansky, Arnaldo Genoino  • Written by: Damiano Damiani, Tullio Pinelli, Federico Zardi  • Starring: Edmund Purdom, Sylvia Lopex, Massimo Girotti  • Produced by:  • Music by:  • Cinematography:  • Edited by:   About TRENDEST MOVIES - ENGLISH:   Welcome to TRENDEST MOVIES - ENGLISH, your ultimate destination for an expansive collection of movies across all genres. From timeless classics to modern-day blockbusters, we bring you the best of cinema. Dive into our vast library, where you’ll find everything from thrilling action movies to heartwarming dramas, iconic comedies, and unforgettable sci-fi adventures. Stay tuned as we continue to expand our collection, offering something for every movie lover.   Subscribe now: www.youtube.com/@TRENDEST_MOVIES_ENGLISH   #TrendestMovies #EnglishCinema #ClassicHits    Follow Trendest Media:   • YouTube:  1) TRENDEST INFOTAINMENT: www.youtube.com/@TRENDEST_INFOTAINMENT  2) TRENDEST KIDS: www.youtube.com/@TRENDEST_KIDS   • Instagram:  TRENDEST INFOTAINMENT: https://www.instagram.com/trendestinfotainment/   • Facebook:  TRENDEST INFOTAINMENT: https://www.facebook.com/TrendestInfotainment/    COPYRIGHT   We hold the proper licenses for all movies published on YouTube. For any questions, please contact: mail@trendest.in   AYA Media Private Limited & TRENDEST Media Private Limited are companies registered under the laws of India and located in the state of Kerala, India.

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00:02:17Hear ye, men and women of Jerusalem!

00:02:21Hear the sentence of the Grand Sanhedrin,

00:02:24which has adjudged guilty of blasphemy and rebellion.

00:02:28Ahmer, son of Zachary, and Socar, son of Yezi.

00:02:33Herod, our great sovereign by the will of God,

00:02:38as just and deserved punishment for their crimes.

00:02:42Orders that they shall be hanged upon stakes

00:02:46until they shall both be dead.

00:02:49Orders that they shall be exposed for two days

00:02:53for the edification of and the warning to the people of Israel.

00:02:59That the body shall be thrown to the door as carrion

00:03:05and that the curses of just men shall follow them into eternity.

00:03:10Mother.

00:03:17My son, my son.

00:03:21Move on.

00:03:24My son is not guilty.

00:03:26You must believe me.

00:03:28My son is not guilty.

00:03:31Please, please, please.

00:03:36Mother.

00:03:38I'll get you some, my son. I'm going now.

00:03:44Will you let me take this, please?

00:03:47Yes.

00:03:48Thank you.

00:03:53Give him this water, for pity's sake.

00:03:55There's no pity for those who have offended our king.

00:03:58Herod has murdered that man, because he called Herod a murderer.

00:04:06Return to your work now.

00:04:08Go back to your training.

00:04:23...

00:04:48Where are the others?

00:04:49Who won the battle?

00:04:51Where are our sons? Tell us!

00:04:54Prisoners. Dead. In flight.

00:04:58Aaron, what news?

00:05:00Not now.

00:05:01I am the commander of the stronghold. I demand an answer.

00:05:04And I am the commander of the king's royal guards. I answer only to the king.

00:05:11Defeat or victory?

00:05:12Aaron's face does not speak of victory.

00:05:16Well then, is it the end of Herod?

00:05:18Silence. We must be ready for anything.

00:05:34My king.

00:05:41I understand, Aaron.

00:05:44Defeat.

00:05:46With how many men have you returned?

00:05:48A mere handful of your royal guards.

00:05:53And my Edomian cavalry?

00:05:57My yellow mercenaries?

00:05:59The Thracians?

00:06:02The Arabs?

00:06:04They were wiped out.

00:06:06And my ships?

00:06:08All sunk. Off Actium.

00:06:11But I swear to you that they fought valorously and bravely.

00:06:14And they would surely have held out longer if Antony's men had not given in and taken to flight.

00:06:23Antony was doomed from the moment that he met Cleopatra.

00:06:27My king, she was the only one who was faithful to him to the end.

00:06:31The end?

00:06:32He had no other choice but suicide.

00:06:35Who loses must pay.

00:06:38And I have lost with the others.

00:06:40Herod, where are our sons?

00:06:45Listen to my people.

00:06:54Lift your voices in thanks to God.

00:06:57To Him who has not abandoned us.

00:07:00To Him who has heard the sound of our voices raised in lamentation.

00:07:14Herod, the heretic of the Lord!

00:07:24Listen to them.

00:07:25They can do nothing else but curse and pray.

00:07:28They are all wild dogs.

00:07:30Lunatic rebels.

00:07:32Exalted and deceived.

00:07:34They will soon feel the fist of Rome.

00:07:36But while I live, they will all know that Herod is their king.

00:07:40While you live, did you say?

00:07:43No one will ever see me in chains, Aaron.

00:07:46I alone will decide the time and the manner of my own end.

00:07:50There is only one thing that makes life worth living.

00:07:53To fight for something and for someone.

00:07:56For what?

00:07:57Is not my kingdom in ruins?

00:08:00And for whom?

00:08:03I am alone.

00:08:07Go, Aaron.

00:08:08My king, go.

00:08:13Farewell, my king.

00:08:26Orders of the king.

00:08:27No one may enter his chamber.

00:08:31But I can see my father.

00:08:33No.

00:08:34No one may see him.

00:08:36My father has not asked for me?

00:08:38No.

00:08:39I see.

00:08:40He asked for that woman and her son.

00:08:48Your hair, alive.

00:08:51Sarah, you must warn the queen at once.

00:08:53Only she can save him.

00:08:54Run to her and tell her to go to the king immediately.

00:08:57It's a question of life or death.

00:08:59Hurry, hurry.

00:09:07Well?

00:09:08They were the usual marketplace cries, Miriam.

00:09:10No, my brother.

00:09:11They were different voices.

00:09:13Something must have happened.

00:09:14My queen.

00:09:16Aaron ordered me to come to you.

00:09:17It's a question of life or death for the king.

00:09:19Hurry.

00:09:23Mother, what has happened to my husband?

00:09:25It's the end of him, Miriam.

00:09:27Antony has been defeated.

00:09:28God's mercy.

00:09:31Miriam.

00:09:33Don't go to him.

00:09:34Don't go to that man.

00:09:39My queen, Aaron said that nobody was to pass.

00:09:42Open.

00:09:49What are you doing here?

00:09:53I have come...

00:09:54To say goodbye.

00:09:58Because my place is at your side.

00:10:04Thank you, Miriam.

00:10:07But now I must be alone.

00:10:09And soon, before nightfall, you will be alone.

00:10:13There will be great rejoicing.

00:10:15And prayers of thanksgiving.

00:10:18The whole city is waiting.

00:10:20Do you think that I do not know it?

00:10:22They are all out there.

00:10:23In the corridors, the streets, the squares.

00:10:26Waiting.

00:10:27All asking one another.

00:10:29Is he still alive?

00:10:30Don't talk like that.

00:10:32It's not the first time that fate is against you.

00:10:35You must fight.

00:10:36Fight back.

00:10:38Why are you saying this?

00:10:40Because I love you.

00:10:47Three years ago, when you forced me to be your wife,

00:10:50I hated you.

00:10:52Your power frightened me.

00:10:54But then your love lit mine so much,

00:10:56that I don't know which flame burns more.

00:11:00Your heart is good.

00:11:01I know it.

00:11:02It's other people's hate that made you who you are.

00:11:04Do not leave me.

00:11:06You must live.

00:11:10But if you have decided,

00:11:12then take me with you.

00:11:15Oh, if I could believe you.

00:11:16You must.

00:11:17If I could.

00:11:18If you could.

00:11:20Then they would not triumph over me.

00:11:23Let's flee together.

00:11:24To the desert, the mountains,

00:11:26where no Roman soldier will ever find us.

00:11:28Miriam, it will be as king or not at all.

00:11:31You were born a queen,

00:11:33and you shall remain so.

00:11:35This Octavian is not destiny.

00:11:37He is but a man.

00:11:38What will you do?

00:11:40I will live.

00:11:45For years, I've waited for these words of yours.

00:11:48And I bless my bad fortune.

00:11:51Because it has brought you close to me.

00:12:02Oh, it's you, is it?

00:12:04Shame on you.

00:12:05Always looking at yourself.

00:12:08Wait a moment.

00:12:09Why do you always hurry away?

00:12:11I don't want my mother to see us talking together.

00:12:13She doesn't like you.

00:12:15Does she comb your hair like a girl?

00:12:18It's disgusting.

00:12:20I'm going now.

00:12:21You think you're king.

00:12:22It's too soon.

00:12:24I don't understand.

00:12:26You're a queen.

00:12:27You're a queen.

00:12:28You're a queen.

00:12:29I don't understand.

00:12:30Your mother would.

00:12:32You're always playing games with words.

00:12:35What is it you really want?

00:12:37I want to know.

00:12:39Tell me if this is clear enough for you.

00:12:41Herod is finished.

00:12:43Either he'll commit suicide or they'll kill him.

00:12:46But...

00:12:47But you're speaking of your own father.

00:12:49He's always despised me.

00:12:51Perhaps because my mother was not noble like your sister.

00:12:56So, I ask myself what will happen to Antipater

00:12:59when the new king shall be Daniel.

00:13:02Have you already decided my fate?

00:13:05With your wickedness.

00:13:06Wickedness?

00:13:07It's my skin, Daniel.

00:13:09It's my skin.

00:13:12Trumpets.

00:13:13What does it mean?

00:13:15Today is the day of mourning.

00:13:18The army has been defeated.

00:13:20Many men will not return to their homes.

00:13:24We exalt their valor.

00:13:26They have fought for their king.

00:13:28The war has been lost.

00:13:30And it is my duty to think of the welfare of my people

00:13:34with different means from the arms which we no longer have.

00:13:38And it is for this reason that I have decided

00:13:41to go to Rhodes

00:13:43to pay homage to the new master of the world,

00:13:46the victorious Octavian.

00:13:49I see among you many anxious faces

00:13:52and the concern that you must have.

00:13:54But nobody speaks.

00:13:56Where are my counselors?

00:13:58Samaeus!

00:14:00You who were proclaimed the interpreter of the law,

00:14:04you were summoned here today, were you not?

00:14:06Why do you ask me?

00:14:08Generally, you prefer to listen only to your astrologers.

00:14:11Nabotsa!

00:14:15What do your planets say today?

00:14:17Do they speak ill for me?

00:14:19I am sorry for it, great king.

00:14:21But it is so. You should not go.

00:14:23I will not listen to predictions.

00:14:25Ezra!

00:14:26A ceremony will be held in the temple today at sunset

00:14:29for my safe journey.

00:14:31And thus, every day until I return. Do you understand?

00:14:35Yes, my king.

00:14:36Aaron, we leave at sunrise.

00:14:38Choose the escort.

00:14:40Depend upon me.

00:14:42Tares!

00:14:44My king?

00:14:45The troops will be drawn up for my departure

00:14:47and the square will be filled with cheering crowds.

00:14:50You shall be obeyed.

00:14:52Miriam.

00:14:54And Tares.

00:14:56During my absence,

00:14:58see to it that the snakes among us

00:15:00stay in their dens.

00:15:02Or when I return,

00:15:04I will change the color of this room to red.

00:15:10This won't be a pleasure journey, Olympe.

00:15:12That's the reason I ask the honor of being a part of the king's escort.

00:15:17Very well.

00:15:19You will go with us.

00:15:21Till tomorrow.

00:15:22I thank you, Aaron.

00:15:34What is it, Sarah?

00:15:36You've just come home and now you're leaving again.

00:15:39You make me the most unhappy wife in all the world.

00:15:47Herod needs me at his side.

00:15:50And you know I owe him everything.

00:15:53If it weren't for him, I would still be a petty chief

00:15:56in the desert of Dumea.

00:15:58My father met his death beside Herod

00:16:00in a battle against the Arabs.

00:16:02The king willed that I should go up in the palace

00:16:04as one of his family.

00:16:06I, too, owe him everything.

00:16:08But how can I ever forget

00:16:10that my own father was killed because of the king?

00:16:13He was a soldier.

00:16:14And you, too, are a soldier.

00:16:16And I fear that Herod will tear you from me, too.

00:16:19Dear Sarah, that will never happen.

00:16:22When I think of tomorrow...

00:16:24Don't think of it.

00:16:28Now I have you in my arms.

00:16:31Smile at me.

00:16:33Well, then.

00:16:34No matter whether the news is good or bad.

00:16:36But especially if it should be good.

00:16:38You understand me, don't you?

00:16:40Woe to the vanquished, is a Roman saying.

00:16:42And they're famous for applying it.

00:16:44Be careful.

00:16:45Make your escape in time.

00:16:47And remember.

00:16:48I must be the first to hear.

00:16:50Absolutely the first to hear

00:16:52of what has happened to Herod.

00:16:54I am a good horseman.

00:16:59You'll need money.

00:17:00Take this.

00:17:01I can't.

00:17:02I can't.

00:17:03I can't.

00:17:04I can't.

00:17:05I can't.

00:17:06You'll need money.

00:17:07Take this.

00:17:08My queen.

00:17:26How lovely you are.

00:17:30My love.

00:17:33Why do you look so troubled?

00:17:36I have been looking at you.

00:17:38And it seemed to me that...

00:17:40It seemed that you were surrounded by other men.

00:17:42And they were asking you.

00:17:43Is it possible that you could have loved such a monster?

00:17:46And you said.

00:17:47Let's not speak of it anymore.

00:17:50What are you saying?

00:17:53It was as though I had ceased to exist.

00:17:55Life still went on.

00:17:57You were still living.

00:17:59And you said to them.

00:18:00I never loved him.

00:18:01It is finished now.

00:18:03I want only to forget it.

00:18:06Only a moment ago.

00:18:08I was lying in your arms.

00:18:11Did you feel my heart?

00:18:13Did you feel the way it was beating?

00:18:16Do you think it was lying to you?

00:18:19Perhaps you were thinking.

00:18:21I must sweeten the last hours of this man.

00:18:24Every thought of yours is poisoned by suspicion.

00:18:27But you must trust me, your wife.

00:18:29You are so beautiful.

00:18:31The most powerful men in the world would throw their kingdoms at your feet.

00:18:36What a magnificent prize you will be for the victor.

00:18:39They will forgive you that you were Herod's wife.

00:18:42Other men will hold you in their arms.

00:18:47Is your faith in me so miserable?

00:18:50Your blood is young.

00:18:52It will want to live and will revolt at the thought of a dead man.

00:18:57You must not say that word.

00:18:59You told me that you have hopes.

00:19:01And I also have hopes.

00:19:03You told me that you will come back and I know you will.

00:19:06And nothing will cast this thought from my mind.

00:19:09Is your anxiety then so little?

00:19:11My confidence is so great.

00:19:13God will not part us.

00:19:15Then if I ask you.

00:19:18Will you promise me that if I should...

00:19:27It is time.

00:19:29We must leave each other.

00:19:31What do you want me to do?

00:19:32Ask me.

00:19:34Ask me.

00:19:40Nothing, my love.

00:19:42Nothing.

00:19:43It was madness.

00:19:46But if there is no madness.

00:19:48There is no love.

00:19:57TARES

00:20:10Tares.

00:20:11What does this mean?

00:20:14They have shut themselves up in their houses.

00:20:17To get them out will require a massacre.

00:20:20If you order me to.

00:20:22Perhaps I will.

00:20:24When I return.

00:20:26Now we do not have the time.

00:20:28May the Lord go with you, my king.

00:20:39May the Lord prevent your return.

00:20:54JUDEA

00:21:10You have never come into this room before.

00:21:13You are wrong.

00:21:15I used to live here once.

00:21:17When my family reigned over Judea.

00:21:20It was our family.

00:21:22I wonder if you remember the blood you bear.

00:21:24Everyone does.

00:21:25The family of heroes.

00:21:26That's how we're known to the people.

00:21:28Because through the centuries we have dedicated our lives to them.

00:21:32And now this chosen people of the Lord.

00:21:35Must bear the domination of a proconsul of pagan Rome.

00:21:38No proconsul will ever dominate our land.

00:21:41Don't you think that Herod will return then?

00:21:44Or at least.

00:21:46That he has made secret agreements.

00:21:48With Octavian.

00:21:50He's always been a master of double dealing.

00:21:52Hasn't he?

00:21:53As far as double dealing goes, mother.

00:21:56I know someone else who is also a master.

00:21:59I was filled with joy when I saw you here.

00:22:01I needed a word of comfort.

00:22:04But you just came to make me suffer.

00:22:07What is it that binds you to that Idomenean barbarian then?

00:22:10Your marriage to him was an insult to our name.

00:22:13He has humiliated you.

00:22:14He's contaminated you.

00:22:15You ought to hate him.

00:22:17It's not love.

00:22:18It's nothing but the senses.

00:22:20He has bound you to him.

00:22:22You fill me with disgust.

00:22:23My daughter.

00:22:24You cannot admit that I love him.

00:22:26And you also cannot admit that I love the son that he gave to me.

00:22:30Look at him.

00:22:32Since he came into this world you never came to see him.

00:22:35For you he is Herod's child.

00:22:37That is his fault.

00:22:40He has a face that is so sweet.

00:22:43So tiny and fragile.

00:22:46Like all other children.

00:22:48But for you he is Herod's child.

00:22:50If Daniel were king the people would be spared the shame of a Roman proconsul.

00:22:54I've come to you to know if you would be opposed to the project.

00:22:57I am only awaiting his return.

00:23:00What a sad thing that mother and daughter should be so divided.

00:23:16Go no further.

00:23:36The Romans are killing everybody.

00:23:38My king.

00:23:45What do you intend to do now?

00:23:48I shall go on as I have planned.

00:23:51To Rhodes.

00:23:52You, Aron, will return to the palace.

00:23:55My king, allow me to go with you.

00:23:58I know that you are loyal and brave.

00:24:00And it is for this reason that I have chosen you.

00:24:03For a task.

00:24:04Order me.

00:24:07Aron, if I should not return from Rhodes.

00:24:09My king.

00:24:10If, I said, I should not return.

00:24:15I do not want to be alone after my death.

00:24:19I want her to be with me.

00:24:22She whom I love.

00:24:24She whom you love?

00:24:26Swear that you will obey me.

00:24:30I swear it.

00:24:33I want you to go back to the palace.

00:24:35And stay by her.

00:24:36And protect her.

00:24:38While I live.

00:24:40But if the news should arrive.

00:24:41Yes, my king.

00:24:43She must not even suspect my order.

00:24:46You understand?

00:24:47I understand.

00:24:53Did he give you a message for me?

00:24:55He ordered me to stay close to you and to protect you.

00:24:58He is depriving himself.

00:25:00Of his most valiant and loyal man.

00:25:03It's strange.

00:25:05How was he when you left him?

00:25:06Despairing.

00:25:07Herod knows how to confront destiny.

00:25:09I would love to have his strength.

00:25:12I wonder when he will come back.

00:25:14By now he should be nearing the island of Rhodes.

00:25:17Answer me, Aron.

00:25:18And be sincere.

00:25:20What do you think will happen at Rhodes?

00:25:23Do you think he will return?

00:25:25He will return.

00:25:28I wish it as much as you.

00:25:30If any news arrives.

00:25:32Advise me at once.

00:25:34Rest assured that I will, my queen.

00:25:36You may go now, Aron.

00:25:37You must be very tired.

00:25:46Aron!

00:25:58Why do you think he has returned?

00:26:02Herod has sent us his strong right arm.

00:26:05His keen and watchful eye.

00:26:07His very shadow.

00:26:10Like Herod, Aron is Edomian.

00:26:13A race which has brought misfortune to our land.

00:26:16Let us hope it will bring misfortune to Aron also.

00:26:23And so Cleopatra.

00:26:27Queen of Egypt.

00:26:30Took her own life.

00:26:32By causing an asp to bite her.

00:26:37The God's venerable fathers of us all.

00:26:41I will that she shall not follow in chains.

00:26:44The commander, Claudius Severus.

00:27:03Hail, Octavian.

00:27:04On the coast of Africa, near Actium,

00:27:06Herod has been taken prisoner with some 100 armed men.

00:27:10Where were they headed?

00:27:11Here.

00:27:12If it's true as they say that Herod is a madman,

00:27:15this is certain proof of it.

00:27:17He has asked to see you.

00:27:18He wants to speak to you.

00:27:20He probably wishes to beg for clemency.

00:27:22I cannot be clement with a man who is arrayed as mercenaries

00:27:25on the side of the traitor Anthony.

00:27:27What shall we do with him then?

00:27:29Bring him before me.

00:27:31I want to know him.

00:27:32I shall measure the pride of one who calls himself Herod the Great.

00:27:39Be careful of him, Octavian.

00:27:41Herod is very clever at the use of the treacherous weapon of deceit.

00:27:46He is very shrewd.

00:27:49I have crushed other serpents.

00:27:52Surely more poisonous than he.

00:27:55You will wait before concluding my message to the Senate.

00:27:59Perhaps we may also add that my triumphal chariot in Rome

00:28:02will be followed in chains by the king of Judea,

00:28:06Herod the Great.

00:28:10Who saw you enter?

00:28:11Only my servant.

00:28:26Continue.

00:28:27He was chained, as I have told you, as soon as he dismounted from his horse.

00:28:30Then he was dragged in the dust like a slave who has been condemned to death.

00:28:34The commander then ordered him to be lashed.

00:28:36The people covered him with spittle and insults.

00:28:39Well, and then?

00:28:41I thought it best not to stay longer

00:28:43since the soldiers of our king's escort had already been taken prisoner.

00:28:47You will soon hear confirmation of the execution of Herod.

00:28:53The news has already arrived, Oleb.

00:28:55How?

00:28:56You have brought it.

00:28:57I?

00:28:58Would you like to become commander of the guards?

00:29:02Do as I tell you and you will.

00:29:05I obey, my queen.

00:29:08And after he was bound with heavy chains,

00:29:10he was dragged into the presence of Octavian.

00:29:13But he was already a corpse when he got there

00:29:15from the numerous wounds he had received

00:29:17from the soldiers and the rabble along the way.

00:29:20I myself saw a Roman centurion plunge his sword into his back.

00:29:26Then he is dead.

00:29:28Herod's body was devoured by dogs outside the city walls.

00:29:32If the Romans find our country torn by disorders,

00:29:35they will impose a proconsul upon us

00:29:37and we must avoid this absolutely

00:29:40or it will mean the end of our independence.

00:29:43That must never come to pass.

00:29:44Let Daniel be the new king.

00:29:47Agreed.

00:29:48But let us not forget that there are still many

00:29:50who are faithful to our tyrant.

00:29:53People bow to him by blood and self-interest.

00:29:56They will be our enemies.

00:29:57We must strike them down before they can act.

00:30:10I am with you.

00:30:11Daniel is king.

00:30:13It's just.

00:30:18My father was a monster.

00:30:20I will tell it to the people.

00:30:21I will tell it to the people before all of you.

00:30:24No one could do it better than I can.

00:30:28You can trust me.

00:30:37I am with you.

00:30:40I am with you.

00:30:45Answer me.

00:30:48No.

00:30:50No.

00:30:51No.

00:30:55What are we to do with him?

00:30:57He'll get what he deserves.

00:30:59However, he is not dangerous.

00:31:03Aaron is dangerous.

00:31:05He must be eliminated.

00:31:08I approve.

00:31:11Tonight.

00:31:13It's your concern.

00:31:14You are his friend.

00:31:21Aaron.

00:31:22Aaron, save me.

00:31:23Save me.

00:31:24The soldiers have completely surrounded the palace.

00:31:26There's no way for me to escape.

00:31:27What's the matter with you now?

00:31:28There's no hope for me.

00:31:30My father is dead.

00:31:32What?

00:31:33Yes.

00:31:34You are lying.

00:31:35You are lying.

00:31:36No, no.

00:31:37They want to kill me too.

00:31:38I saw it in their faces.

00:31:39They've condemned me to death just because I am his son.

00:31:41And who came back with this news?

00:31:42I don't want to die, Aaron.

00:31:44I want to live.

00:31:45Help me, Aaron.

00:31:46You must help me.

00:31:47Olive.

00:31:49Is it true?

00:31:51Is Herod dead?

00:31:52Yes.

00:31:53I must speak with you.

00:31:55I wanted to go and kneel before Octavian

00:31:57and entreat him to deliver me the remains of the king

00:32:00for an honorable entombment in Jerusalem.

00:32:03But I feared for my own life.

00:32:06I confess it.

00:32:08By disguising myself in these clothes,

00:32:10I was able to escape.

00:32:19To die like that.

00:32:21A great king.

00:32:23So great that even destiny itself seemed to be subject to him.

00:32:29How much he would have regretted not falling in battle.

00:32:34We served him faithfully to the very end.

00:32:37I must serve him even beyond the end.

00:32:40What did you say?

00:32:42He gave me an order.

00:32:49Have you gone mad?

00:32:58Have pity.

00:32:59Have pity.

00:33:00Pity.

00:33:09You.

00:33:11My closest friend.

00:33:13Why?

00:33:16They ordered me.

00:33:19To do it.

00:33:22Olive.

00:33:27Aaron.

00:33:28What's happened?

00:33:31He was my friend.

00:33:33And he tried to murder me.

00:33:37The palace is in great turmoil.

00:33:38Is it true what they're saying?

00:33:39The king.

00:33:40It's true.

00:33:42Go back to your chamber.

00:33:43And you.

00:33:45There is something that I have to do.

00:33:48Listen to me, Aaron.

00:33:49There will be a new king.

00:33:51New factions will command in the palace.

00:33:53Don't set yourself against them.

00:33:54Aaron.

00:33:55Go back to your chamber as I told you.

00:33:58And don't leave it again.

00:34:18No.

00:34:25Take the baby.

00:34:32Any news?

00:34:34Yes, my queen.

00:34:41Dead?

00:34:46I should have stopped him.

00:34:48He shouldn't have gone.

00:34:51It's my fault.

00:34:55I can't live any longer without him.

00:35:03Aaron.

00:35:04I implore you.

00:35:06Aaron.

00:35:07Kill me.

00:35:10Kill me.

00:35:12Do as I tell you.

00:35:15Kill me.

00:35:19I can't.

00:35:21It's what he himself ordered me to do.

00:35:25But I can't.

00:35:28He...

00:35:30I have always obeyed my king.

00:35:33When he has wished it, I have killed for him with these hands.

00:35:37But now...

00:35:39You know.

00:35:41You must go on living.

00:35:44This is what he wanted?

00:35:47What has been cannot be changed.

00:35:50Now you must find new strength.

00:35:52And think only of the present and of the future.

00:35:54Of the future?

00:35:55And of your son.

00:35:57It is for him that you must live.

00:35:58To see him grown up and sitting upon the throne of his father.

00:36:01One day you are sure to be proud of him.

00:36:04Now you must think of the life of your son.

00:36:05What are you saying?

00:36:07A revolt is on the point of breaking out of the palace here.

00:36:09There will be plenty of bloodshed and your son will be sacrificed for reasons of state.

00:36:13Does this not move you?

00:36:14No.

00:36:15My baby.

00:36:16Who?

00:36:17My mother?

00:36:18It is she who is behind the plotting.

00:36:19And even if she did try to save him, the others would prevent her.

00:36:23Forget about Herod.

00:36:24And about yourself.

00:36:25If you really love your baby.

00:36:29Idiot.

00:36:33Aaron was quicker than he was.

00:36:35Now he will arouse his guards.

00:36:37Aaron and all his guard have fled from the palace with the queen and the little prince.

00:36:44I would have preferred to see Aaron in his place.

00:36:55Here is Herod the Great.

00:36:59Why are his eyes shut?

00:37:01Seven days in the dark, Octavian.

00:37:06Bring him here.

00:37:08Seven days in the dark you can stand, you can sleep.

00:37:11But without water.

00:37:15Do you want water?

00:37:19I want to talk to you.

00:37:21What do you hope to obtain?

00:37:23You are now my prisoner.

00:37:26If you had captured me, Octavian, then I should expect to be killed.

00:37:31But I came here of my own free will.

00:37:34Do you think that will soften your fate?

00:37:36Yes.

00:37:37Because I have the right.

00:37:38The vanquished have no rights.

00:37:41But a king who comes himself to the enemy camp.

00:37:44And presents himself to the victor.

00:37:47Has to be listened to.

00:37:48Not out of generosity.

00:37:50But for your own good.

00:37:52Do you think Octavian should learn the arts of war from you?

00:37:55No.

00:37:57Victorious Octavian.

00:37:59But the politics and life of these oriental countries.

00:38:02Especially where my Judea is concerned.

00:38:05You will find that it is not like other countries.

00:38:07You're astute and ready with your words, Herod.

00:38:11But Rome has no interest in speeches.

00:38:13It is interested in faithful allies in those regions where its frontiers are threatened.

00:38:17In Judea, cunning and experience serve better.

00:38:20These were my weapons.

00:38:22Who will collect your taxes?

00:38:24No one has been able to collect them from that people.

00:38:27Except Herod.

00:38:29Why then seek a new man when you already have one who can be useful to you?

00:38:33If you replace me.

00:38:35Then you will have to send many legions.

00:38:37Which you need elsewhere.

00:38:40Must I forget that you put your entire forces in the field against me?

00:38:44That you were faithful to Anthony to the very end?

00:38:46Yes, I was faithful.

00:38:48And this from a Roman is the greatest tribute that you could pay me.

00:38:52Do not think of whom I was a friend.

00:38:54Think of how I was a friend.

00:38:56And I will be the same to you too.

00:38:58Your friendship shifts easily from vanquished to victor.

00:39:00Your friendship shifts easily from vanquished to victor.

00:39:02Like a chariot in the circus racing from one turning post to the other.

00:39:06You are very astute, Herod.

00:39:08But if you try your shrewdness against the forces of justice.

00:39:10It will have no effect upon me.

00:39:12As your arms have no effect upon Rome.

00:39:15Take this man away.

00:39:20Tell him executed, Caius Octavian.

00:39:22He will stand as an example to the other petty sovereigns who think of rebelling against Rome.

00:39:26Along the coast of Asia.

00:39:28I haven't decided what is to be his fate.

00:39:31Whether he will follow in chains my triumph in Rome.

00:39:34Or whether he will remain on this coast as a perennial warning of our strength.

00:39:38And of our greatness.

00:39:41He deserves only one fate.

00:39:43His death.

00:39:46Let us leave it to the gods to enlighten us.

00:39:51I give no consideration to my personal sympathies, Claudius Severus.

00:39:56But only to the future of the empire.

00:39:59It is written.

00:40:01I have cried to the Lord for a long time.

00:40:04And he has listened to my cry.

00:40:06And he has drawn me out of the quagmire of despond.

00:40:09And he has placed my feet upon the firm rock.

00:40:12Daniel.

00:40:14Remember these words.

00:40:17And may your reign be as a rock.

00:40:19For the glory of the Lord and of Israel.

00:40:21May you be an example of virtue.

00:40:23To the end that the mire which covers this throne.

00:40:25Through the guilt of an impious king.

00:40:27Shall be washed away.

00:40:31Look.

00:40:32What's happening?

00:40:33Who are they?

00:40:35It's the Romans.

00:40:36Get away.

00:40:37Get away.

00:40:54The Romans are coming.

00:40:55Here?

00:40:56Yes.

00:40:57They're in front of the palace.

00:40:59Go on with the coronation.

00:41:00Hurry, you must act quickly.

00:41:02Ezra, accompany him to the throne.

00:41:10Place the crown upon his head.

00:41:12And the crown upon his head.

00:41:14And the crown upon his head.

00:41:16And the crown upon his head.

00:41:18And the crown upon his head.

00:41:20And the crown upon his head.

00:41:22Place the crown upon his head.

00:41:31Proclaim him the new king of Judea.

00:41:34For the glory of the Lord of Israel.

00:41:36And of all Israel.

00:41:37The great king of Judea.

00:41:39The great king of Judea.

00:42:01What's going on?

00:42:02Is it a feast perhaps?

00:42:05Claudius.

00:42:06You will find many strange things about this country.

00:42:08They do not perform on the stage.

00:42:10As they do in Rome and Greece.

00:42:12Here they recite their parts in palaces.

00:42:15And the characters are not played by actors.

00:42:17They are real.

00:42:19An ambitious queen mother.

00:42:20A traitor general.

00:42:22I was faithful to you my king as long as I believed you were alive.

00:42:26And all are gathered here to perform a comedy.

00:42:29A crowning ceremony.

00:42:35What did you say?

00:42:36The sad news of your death came to our ears.

00:42:39As a grievous thing for us all my king.

00:42:45Where is the queen?

00:42:50Where is Aaron?

00:42:55You thought that I was dead?

00:42:56Yes my king.

00:42:57Only brought back this terrible news to us.

00:43:04Out of my way.

00:43:07By order of Octavian Augustus.

00:43:09Emperor of the Romans.

00:43:11Hered is king of Judea.

00:43:14To him.

00:43:15The people and all of you here.

00:43:17Oh absolute obedience.

00:43:20Father.

00:43:21Oh father you are alive.

00:43:22Yes, yes.

00:43:23I have returned as I promised.

00:43:24I had to hide myself.

00:43:25It is as much a miracle that I am alive as it is you have come back.

00:43:27Tell me where is the queen?

00:43:28Kill them father.

00:43:29Avenge yourself.

00:43:30Destroy them all.

00:43:31Where is the queen?

00:43:32Will you answer me where is the queen?

00:43:34Will you answer me where is the queen?

00:43:36Where is Aaron?

00:43:37I asked his help but he refused it.

00:43:38He only thought of protecting her.

00:43:40I am asking you where is the queen?

00:43:42What has happened to my wife?

00:43:43She has fled.

00:43:45Fled?

00:43:46With him.

00:43:51But she is safe.

00:43:55Where is she?

00:43:56Ask Sarah.

00:43:59Father.

00:44:00Kill them father.

00:44:01Kill them father.

00:44:02Kill them.

00:44:04Sarah.

00:44:08My king.

00:44:09Where is Aaron?

00:44:11Well answer me woman.

00:44:12You must know.

00:44:14I know.

00:44:15Is the queen with him?

00:44:16Is she safe?

00:44:17Yes.

00:44:19Come then.

00:44:20Show me where they are.

00:44:30Miriam.

00:44:35Only now do I feel that I am alive.

00:44:39Now that I hold you in my arms.

00:44:42Smell your perfume.

00:44:44Nothing else exists now.

00:44:46The expectation of death.

00:44:49The distance longing for you.

00:44:53And the terror that I might have lost you.

00:44:55This moment makes up for everything.

00:45:01Speak to me.

00:45:05You are here.

00:45:06You have come back.

00:45:08I thank God.

00:45:09It was not your God that saved Herod.

00:45:12He saved himself.

00:45:14Why do you look at me like this?

00:45:16Something has changed.

00:45:19Changed?

00:45:20In you.

00:45:21If you had loved me.

00:45:22How could you have thought?

00:45:24Decided?

00:45:25How could you have ordered?

00:45:26Where is Aaron?

00:45:28Gathering together the men who are still faithful to you.

00:45:31Because Herod is thought dead.

00:45:32And so that his son may be able to reign.

00:45:36Do you not ask me why?

00:45:37Why he did not do it?

00:45:39I do not know.

00:45:41I only know that I could not order someone.

00:45:43To go and kill the one person I loved.

00:45:47Do you not understand Miriam?

00:45:49Do you not understand what my love is for you?

00:45:52When you were ill two years ago.

00:45:54When you almost died.

00:45:56I determined then that if your illness should take you from me.

00:45:59That I would not continue without you.

00:46:02Or without you.

00:46:04There would be nothing.

00:46:06Is it so strange then that I should demand the same from you?

00:46:10But you did not demand it.

00:46:12Instead you put an assassin at my side.

00:46:15And it was only through his mercy.

00:46:18That you did not find my grave on your return.

00:46:20Did you even think of your son?

00:46:23Aaron did.

00:46:24Aaron.

00:46:26Not only did he reveal what he should have kept to himself.

00:46:28But now he has made you my enemy.

00:46:30Enemy?

00:46:31Me.

00:46:33Oh, Miriam.

00:46:35Oh, forget my madness.

00:46:38I have returned to you.

00:46:40And you have not even given me a smile.

00:46:53Ah, what a joy it is to be home again, Claudius.

00:46:57Among my people.

00:46:58I know that you are homesick for your Rome.

00:47:01But we will do our best to make your stay with us a pleasant one.

00:47:04To make this evening unforgettable.

00:47:07Friends, let us show our guests from Rome.

00:47:10That peace, joy and happiness reign in Herod's palace.

00:47:15You will find, Claudius.

00:47:17That my people are reticent to display their emotions.

00:47:20When they are overcome with joy.

00:47:24Wine!

00:47:29Let us drink to the new peace of Rome.

00:47:33The peace of those who have eliminated their enemies.

00:47:37To Claudius Severus.

00:47:40A strong wine.

00:47:42Which can overcome the dryness of stones.

00:47:51And now, for some of my other favorite wines.

00:47:55To Alessandra.

00:47:57The pride of Israel.

00:47:59The noble representative of her most noble blood.

00:48:06I don't drink, as you know.

00:48:09But for once, you must drink.

00:48:20And for my wife, Alessandra.

00:48:23And for my friends.

00:48:26The wines that they most deserve.

00:48:29Tares.

00:48:31A rock of unshakable faithfulness.

00:48:33For you, the same.

00:48:38And Sameas.

00:48:40For you.

00:48:42For you a wine that is cool and limpid.

00:48:44Like wisdom.

00:48:46And if you should find it somewhat bitter.

00:48:49Then blame my wisdom.

00:48:50For there is always something bitter in it.

00:48:54What is the matter?

00:48:56Are you ill?

00:48:59Herod.

00:49:01I said drink.

00:49:07Toast the health of your king!

00:49:09Toast the health of your king!

00:49:19Are you all afraid to drink my wine?

00:49:24Your fear has given you away.

00:49:39My king!

00:49:41Little Prince Daniel!

00:49:43There, in the pool!

00:49:45No!

00:49:47Daniel!

00:49:59He's dead?

00:50:02Yes.

00:50:04Dad!

00:50:06No!

00:50:07No!

00:50:09No!

00:50:11My son!

00:50:13My son!

00:50:15No!

00:50:17He can't be dead!

00:50:19Open your eyes!

00:50:21Listen to me!

00:50:23Speak to me!

00:50:25No!

00:50:27Take away my life!

00:50:29My life!

00:50:37Poor unfortunate boy.

00:50:42You murderer!

00:50:48I can understand your sorrow, Alexandra.

00:50:52Abomination!

00:50:54I knew it!

00:50:56I felt it!

00:50:58It was you who had him killed!

00:51:00You!

00:51:02He did not know how to swim.

00:51:04He must have fallen in while playing.

00:51:05Be quiet!

00:51:07Be quiet! I hate you!

00:51:09How dare you! He is the king!

00:51:11Leave her alone!

00:51:13She is his mother.

00:51:15Unfortunate Daniel.

00:51:17You had your whole life before you.

00:51:20You could have aspired to great things.

00:51:23Your blood gave you the right.

00:51:26I wish that he be buried as a king.

00:51:29With full honors.

00:51:31Exactly as would have been given to Herod.

00:51:35If Herod...

00:51:37...had died.

00:51:45Do not touch him!

00:51:47Mother!

00:51:49You are not my daughter!

00:51:51You are not Daniel's sister!

00:51:53You are only the woman of that murderer!

00:51:55You are his accomplice!

00:51:57Mother, what are you saying?

00:51:59Do not try to win me with false tears!

00:52:01Revenge your brother!

00:52:02You must kill him and free us from that monster!

00:52:10My son!

00:52:12My dear son!

00:52:16Look at me!

00:52:29I implore you!

00:52:30Give me an answer for this!

00:52:32The king does not answer to anyone!

00:52:34The king, no!

00:52:36But my husband, yes!

00:52:39Say only a word!

00:52:41A single word to take away this terrible thought from my mind!

00:52:45Say it was an accident!

00:52:47I have already said that it was!

00:52:49Look at me!

00:52:51And tell me again! Now!

00:52:53Answer me this question, Miriam!

00:52:55Miriam!

00:52:59Which is the dealer to you?

00:53:02Your brother's life or mine?

00:53:04Supposing you had to choose?

00:53:05Nobody can demand such a choice!

00:53:07Very well then, let us suppose that the brother intended to kill the husband, what then?

00:53:11This is your answer then!

00:53:13You had him killed!

00:53:15Listen to what I am saying!

00:53:17Let us suppose a king...

00:53:20...who is surrounded by enemies.

00:53:21He reads in everyone's eyes, lies, hatred, treachery!

00:53:25His throne and his life are in danger!

00:53:28And in the middle of this rising tide, a brother?

00:53:32The queen's brother?

00:53:35This king, what should he do?

00:53:37Should he not forestall his enemies and strike first?

00:53:40You revenged yourself on a poor young boy!

00:53:45As a queen and as a wife, you should have replied that what has been done could not have been avoided!

00:53:50I hated those who hated you!

00:53:52The courtiers who were betraying you!

00:53:54The Pharisees who were inciting the people!

00:53:57And even those who came by night and soiled the palace walls with insults!

00:54:01I even made an enemy of my mother!

00:54:03For you!

00:54:05Because...

00:54:07Because I loved you!

00:54:10There is no room for weakness in this world.

00:54:15One must strike first.

00:54:16Or be destroyed.

00:54:19Perhaps your enemies are no better than you.

00:54:22Perhaps they don't have the right to hate you.

00:54:24But I don't have the right to love you.

00:54:27Something is dead in me now.

00:54:30You killed it.

00:54:32No, you must not talk like this.

00:54:35You do not know what you are saying.

00:54:38It is because of what has happened that now you say things that you do not mean.

00:54:42Later you will understand.

00:54:43Miriam.

00:54:45It was said that Daniel looked like me.

00:54:48That he had my face.

00:54:50And my eyes.

00:54:52Do you still want to embrace me?

00:54:54Do not speak of him anymore!

00:54:56Leave me! Let me go!

00:54:59But I need you.

00:55:01Herod needs nobody.

00:55:06Then go!

00:55:08And join my enemies!

00:55:10The only real enemy you have is yourself!

00:55:12Miriam!

00:55:17What are you doing here?

00:55:21I heard you.

00:55:23And you dare to admit it?

00:55:25Is it strange that I should give thought to my father?

00:55:27That I should worry if his honor is betrayed?

00:55:31And suffer?

00:55:33When I realize that though he is still alive,

00:55:35he is no longer my father.

00:55:37He is dead.

00:55:38And suffer?

00:55:40When I realize that though he is strong with others,

00:55:43he is a weakling before his wife.

00:55:45Get out of here!

00:55:47How true it is that every man shapes his ruin with his own hands.

00:55:51Antipater.

00:55:53You are twisted and malicious.

00:55:56If you have something to say, then say it or go.

00:55:59Have you no trust in me?

00:56:01Not much, but go on.

00:56:03You would only consider it malice. I would gain nothing but your anger.

00:56:06Speak!

00:56:08When you thought you were dead, they wanted to crown another king.

00:56:11Maybe your wife, when she thought you were dead.

00:56:14What?

00:56:16Yes, it could be.

00:56:19I'll break your neck, Casio!

00:56:22How dare you insinuate such a thing?

00:56:25Tell me the truth or I'll break you in two!

00:56:28Let me go! You're right!

00:56:30I take back everything I said!

00:56:32Who is the man? Who is he?

00:56:34The man?

00:56:36Just think about it for a moment.

00:56:39Who is there here in the palace who is young enough?

00:56:42Whose aspect is vigorous and slightly vulgar such as women like?

00:56:47Do you want his name?

00:56:49But you already know, father.

00:56:53Aron!

00:56:55You've said it.

00:56:57The most faithful!

00:57:00They're always the ones.

00:57:02What else do you know?

00:57:04That they were together, they escaped together and they live together both day and night.

00:57:07And if you observe well, there's something between them.

00:57:11Like a communion of thoughts.

00:57:13I want facts!

00:57:15You ask too much.

00:57:17In their intimate moments, naturally, I was not there.

00:57:25If you have lied to me...

00:57:28It was much more dangerous to tell you the truth.

00:57:37Last night I was finally able to sleep a little.

00:57:41It was so wonderful.

00:57:43I dreamed of my Daniel.

00:57:46Do you recall how he was as a baby with his long hair hanging down on his shoulders?

00:57:51My poor little baby.

00:57:54It was all my fault.

00:57:56I wanted to make him king and I lost it.

00:58:00Mother, don't cry.

00:58:07The baby has just woken up, my queen.

00:58:13Don't cry, mother.

00:58:15Please.

00:58:21Sarah!

00:58:23What has happened to you?

00:58:25Aron has disappeared and they've appointed a new commander of the royal guard.

00:58:29I'm afraid, my queen.

00:58:31I'm afraid!

00:58:33But you should inquire of the new commander.

00:58:36I have asked him but he wouldn't answer me.

00:58:39No one will tell me anything.

00:58:41You must help me, my queen.

00:58:43Only you can ask the king where he is.

00:58:45I cannot.

00:58:47But it's a question of Aron's life.

00:58:49If he has fallen into disgrace...

00:58:51In disgrace.

00:58:53You know what will happen to him.

00:58:55In disgrace.

00:58:57But it's impossible.

00:58:59He was Herod's best friend.

00:59:01They are the ones the tyrants strike down first.

00:59:03Forgive my boldness.

00:59:04I can't stand it anymore. I'm going mad.

00:59:06He is everything to me.

00:59:08Don't cry, Sarah.

00:59:10I will help you.

00:59:12Wait for me.

00:59:14Mother, please.

00:59:16Take care of the baby.

00:59:20Your orders have been faithfully executed, my king.

00:59:22Samaeus and the commander Circa have been put in chains.

00:59:25Don't tell me.

00:59:27Tell the hangman.

00:59:30Ah, you could not have come at a better moment.

00:59:32Allow me to present to you our new commander of the guards.

00:59:35The valorous and faithful Ephraim.

00:59:37My sword and my life are dedicated to your cause.

00:59:41Well spoken, Ephraim.

00:59:43The queen appreciates your...

00:59:45Your good intentions.

00:59:47You may go now.

00:59:54I did not think that I should see you again.

00:59:57After all the days and nights that you have...

00:59:59Kept away from me.

01:00:00What have you done with your best friend?

01:00:02My best friend?

01:00:04But everyone here is a friend.

01:00:06You understood me very well.

01:00:08I am speaking about Aaron.

01:00:10Oh, Aaron.

01:00:12For some time now you have avoided me as if I were some plague.

01:00:16And now at last I see you again.

01:00:19Why is it, I wonder?

01:00:21Could it be perhaps that you are curious to know what has happened to Aaron?

01:00:25That you are pale.

01:00:27You are shaking.

01:00:28Why are you afraid?

01:00:30For him?

01:00:32Could it be that you are afraid something has happened to him?

01:00:35What have you done to him?

01:00:37You want to see him.

01:00:41Very well then.

01:00:43Come with me.

01:00:51Where are you taking me?

01:00:53Be patient.

01:00:55Now you can look at him.

01:00:56Now you can look at him.

01:01:01Why are you wasting time?

01:01:03The man is fainted, my king.

01:01:05Then let him know that we are here.

01:01:07Vinegar.

01:01:18Look at me.

01:01:21You recognize me?

01:01:22Aaron.

01:01:24Your king.

01:01:26No.

01:01:28Not any longer.

01:01:31You were ambitious, my little Idumean.

01:01:34Gathering together the desert tribes.

01:01:36For what?

01:01:38To steal the throne for her perhaps?

01:01:40And for yourself?

01:01:42No doubt you thought in your miserable little mind.

01:01:45Why not be daring as well?

01:01:48Did not Herod meet with success?

01:01:49And his courage and his greatness are in me too.

01:01:52What a pathetic and pale imitation.

01:01:55A jackal.

01:01:57Disguised as a lion.

01:01:59Look at yourself then and tell me who is king.

01:02:03Aaron.

01:02:06I can let you die quickly.

01:02:10Or I can keep you alive.

01:02:13I can keep you alive.

01:02:15I can keep you alive.

01:02:16Or I can keep you alive.

01:02:19So that you will curse the woman that brought you into this world.

01:02:23It depends on how you answer this question.

01:02:29How long has all this been going on between you?

01:02:33When did it start?

01:02:46No.

01:02:48When did it start?

01:02:50For how long have you two made Herod your fool?

01:02:54Continue.

01:02:56My king, this way he will die soon.

01:02:58I said continue.

01:03:00Stop, have mercy.

01:03:02I want the truth.

01:03:04None of it is true, none of it.

01:03:06Swear it to me.

01:03:07I swear it.

01:03:08Then prove it.

01:03:09What can I do?

01:03:11Kill him yourself and I will believe you.

01:03:13But he is innocent.

01:03:14He will be buried with full honors.

01:03:16But this is terrible.

01:03:18His life for our love.

01:03:20That is all I demand.

01:03:22It is the only proof that you can give me.

01:03:24The only proof that I will believe.

01:03:26Because you love him.

01:03:35Take her away.

01:03:45Again.

01:04:11Is it possible

01:04:12that he has been like that?

01:04:15He has always been possessed of the devil.

01:04:24Only you would never believe it.

01:04:26At one time Aaron would be safe.

01:04:30I would have confessed what I never committed

01:04:33even in my thoughts.

01:04:35I can't bear it anymore.

01:04:37There must be some way.

01:04:39Flight.

01:04:40What are you saying?

01:04:42Is it possible?

01:04:44Do you know?

01:04:46Tell me, I implore you.

01:04:48In the next change of the guard

01:04:50there will be men whom we can trust.

01:04:52The only faith of the guards

01:04:54is the fear of the master.

01:04:56Why should they risk their lives for Aaron?

01:04:58Not for Aaron, nor me, nor you.

01:05:00But for something that is worth the risk.

01:05:02Gold.

01:05:04He's right.

01:05:06Someone will always sell himself for gold.

01:05:08We must at least try.

01:05:10The recompense must be equal to the risk.

01:05:12I unfortunately possess nothing

01:05:14and my father hardly allows me enough to clothe me.

01:05:16But you, my queen,

01:05:18are resplendent with treasures.

01:05:20But negress alone.

01:05:26I don't know what's in your thoughts.

01:05:29But I know I must try to save Aaron.

01:05:33Have faith in me.

01:05:35I promised that Aaron would be saved.

01:05:37And I will keep my word.

01:05:41You may go now, sir.

01:06:03My beloved.

01:06:05Sarah.

01:06:11Now you'll be free again.

01:06:13They're going to carry you out of here

01:06:15in place of the body of Samias.

01:06:17Is he dead?

01:06:19Yes.

01:06:21Tortured to death.

01:06:23We must hurry.

01:06:25Come.

01:06:27I'll help you.

01:06:29Give me the reward you promised me now.

01:06:33Here it is.

01:06:35It's worth much more than what you deserve.

01:06:41It's all done as you wished, my lord.

01:06:43And the guard?

01:06:45He has been paid.

01:06:47You did not mention my name.

01:06:49Oh, no.

01:06:51I know that I can trust you.

01:06:53You may go.

01:07:10Sleep, my baby.

01:07:12Sleep.

01:07:17I don't want to see you anymore.

01:07:19Go away.

01:07:23Forgive me

01:07:25for what I have done to you.

01:07:27I've struck you.

01:07:29Marked you.

01:07:31Forgive me.

01:07:33I cannot sleep.

01:07:35I cannot rest.

01:07:37I've been thinking of many things.

01:07:38Of you.

01:07:40Of my son.

01:07:43My son?

01:07:45But, Herod, you are mad.

01:07:47What are you thinking?

01:07:52What shall I do?

01:07:55Aaron did not confess

01:07:57and he will die before a single word

01:07:59will pass his lips against you.

01:08:01And you say nothing?

01:08:03You hold within your hands my peace of mind

01:08:05and you do not want to speak.

01:08:06And you do not want to listen.

01:08:08I rule a mob of slaves

01:08:10but it is I who am the slave.

01:08:12Yes, your slave if you want it.

01:08:14Is it not possible again

01:08:16that you feel as I feel

01:08:18after all our happiness?

01:08:20Again?

01:08:23All that's happened seems so far away.

01:08:27It seems as if

01:08:29it happened to other people.

01:08:31Not to you and me.

01:08:33But it was to you and me!

01:08:34And it could still be so again if you want it.

01:08:39I will forgive everything

01:08:41if you are willing to be with me again.

01:08:44I will forget all that you have done.

01:08:46I pray God to enlighten you.

01:08:48I am not speaking of God.

01:08:50I'm speaking of ourselves.

01:08:52You must humble yourself.

01:08:54Ask my forgiveness.

01:08:57And then we will start afresh.

01:08:59Our love.

01:09:01Everything.

01:09:03Everything.

01:09:05You have insulted me like a courtesan

01:09:07and now you want to treat me like one.

01:09:09I ask you for the last time.

01:09:11No.

01:09:13Never!

01:09:26Get out of my sight!

01:09:28I know you don't want to listen to me, Father

01:09:30but Aaron has escaped.

01:09:32He's no longer in prison.

01:09:34What are you talking about?

01:09:36Someone must have bribed his guards.

01:09:39Who has bribed them?

01:09:41Come with me, Father.

01:09:46You sent for me to come to you.

01:09:48What is it, Miriam?

01:09:50This is horrible! I have married a monster

01:09:52and now God is punishing me.

01:09:54What can I do, Mother?

01:09:56Calm yourself, my daughter, calm yourself.

01:09:58Sit down here and tell me all that has happened.

01:09:59The child.

01:10:01My baby.

01:10:03I'm frightened.

01:10:05He looked at him in such a strange way

01:10:07and he was saying strange words

01:10:09as if he doubted that it was his child.

01:10:11Do you realize what that means?

01:10:13If he thinks that it is not his child

01:10:15he might even kill him.

01:10:17Yes, he is capable of it.

01:10:19You must help me.

01:10:21Take the baby, leave the palace and Jerusalem

01:10:23and go where nobody can find you.

01:10:25Save the baby.

01:10:27Very well.

01:10:29My poor daughter.

01:10:32Who gave you this?

01:10:34Speak up, man!

01:10:36It's the king who questioned you.

01:10:38Mohab, the old household slave.

01:10:41When I discovered it was Mohab

01:10:43he tried to kill me.

01:10:45I had to kill him in self-defense.

01:10:48Get rid of him.

01:10:50To the executioner!

01:10:52Have pity!

01:10:54Pity!

01:10:56I gave her this

01:10:58when I returned from Egypt.

01:11:03It's all clear.

01:11:08Yes.

01:11:10All is clear now.

01:11:19Tomorrow night we will be at my home, my queen.

01:11:22In Bethlehem.

01:11:23Go and tell me if you see anyone coming.

01:11:25Remember,

01:11:27he must live like all other children.

01:11:29It's the only way for him to be safe.

01:11:31No one will know he is the son of the king.

01:11:33Take good care of him.

01:11:35He is so sweet and so delicate.

01:11:37I know very well what it means to have children.

01:11:39If God wishes,

01:11:41after this storm has passed

01:11:43I will let you know.

01:11:45May the Lord protect you, my child.

01:11:47Wait!

01:11:49Who knows if I will ever see him again.

01:11:51The guards, my queen!

01:11:53They're coming here!

01:11:57One guard, stay here at the door.

01:11:59You two, come with me.

01:12:09Orders of the great and noble King Herod.

01:12:11From this moment on, you are a prisoner.

01:12:13You may not leave these chambers for any reason

01:12:15and no one may visit you.

01:12:17Tomorrow at the third hour

01:12:19you will be conducted to the executioner.

01:12:21You will be presented before the Grand Secretary

01:12:23in order to be judged.

01:12:25The executioner.

01:12:50You sent for me, Father?

01:12:52Well, what is happening?

01:12:54No, they must render justice to you.

01:12:55But why are they taking so long?

01:12:57The woman is clever.

01:12:58She talks well.

01:13:03Well, go back then and tell them to hurry this business.

01:13:24Slave, slave!

01:13:34My king.

01:13:35Look up there up in the sky.

01:13:37Tell me what do you see.

01:13:39Tell me.

01:13:41A miracle.

01:13:42Nabuchadnezzar, Nabuchadnezzar!

01:14:01Great king.

01:14:03What does it mean, this sign?

01:14:05According to my science or according

01:14:07to the superstition of the Judeans?

01:14:09It is to you that I put this question.

01:14:11Nabuchadnezzar, you know very well that tonight will be decided

01:14:14the fate of the woman who will be my wife.

01:14:18This celestial sign is a warning, perhaps, or an omen.

01:14:24Answer me!

01:14:26Great king, it is truly a sign of justice,

01:14:29an admonition to your enemies, an announcement of glory for you.

01:14:34Even if the false prophets pretend

01:14:36that this comet you see in the sky

01:14:38signifies the coming of the Messiah, the new king of Judea.

01:14:44My fortunes are reflected in the heavens.

01:14:48I need not have feared otherwise.

01:14:52Now all the people of Israel will see and understand

01:14:54that the stars protect Herod.

01:14:56Guilty.

01:15:07Guilty.

01:15:10Guilty.

01:15:11Guilty.

01:15:26Guilty.

01:15:36Did she admit to her guilt?

01:15:38No, my king.

01:15:40She did not confess?

01:15:43Then...

01:15:45Then she did not ask for mercy?

01:15:47No.

01:15:54Not for herself, but for those who were passing judgment upon her.

01:16:00She had no word, then, for the man she had offended?

01:16:06Nothing?

01:16:08For the king she had betrayed?

01:16:13What is your judgment?

01:16:15Ezra, the judgment!

01:16:18The great Sanhedrin has found the queen guilty of adultery as accused.

01:16:26She did not ask for mercy?

01:16:31It is not human.

01:16:34She will show her hatred of me to the end.

01:16:39Father, you must decide the punishment.

01:16:42She is an adulteress.

01:16:45The law shall be upheld.

01:16:48She shall be stoned to death.

01:16:56She shall be.

01:16:59Stoned to death.

01:17:03Tomorrow at sunset.

01:17:07What did you say?

01:17:08What did you say?

01:17:09I asked you if the execution is to take place tomorrow at sunset.

01:17:14Yes.

01:17:38One day I will sit upon this throne.

01:17:41One day I will sit upon this throne.

01:17:45One day I will sit upon this throne.

01:17:48One day I will sit upon this throne.

01:18:18Sarah!

01:18:20It's terrible.

01:18:22How it has condemned the queen to death.

01:18:26She is to be stoned today at sunset.

01:18:41Move your arm a little.

01:18:44That's right.

01:18:45Does it hurt?

01:18:46That's right.

01:18:47Does it hurt?

01:18:48Not much.

01:18:50You have nursed me well.

01:18:53Do you have any news of the queen?

01:18:56I've heard nothing.

01:18:57Well, then I must go myself.

01:18:58No, not yet.

01:19:04Do you love her, Aaron?

01:19:07Destiny has inexorably mingled our lives.

01:19:10Answer me. Do you love her?

01:19:11Yes.

01:19:13But you see, it isn't love as you understand it, Sarah.

01:19:22Everything that could ever pertain

01:19:25to the nobility of a woman,

01:19:28she possesses.

01:19:31The purity,

01:19:33the grace,

01:19:35the gentleness.

01:19:37One look from her,

01:19:38and one of her smiles

01:19:39to recompense any man

01:19:40for the greatest sacrifices.

01:19:43Herod does not deserve her.

01:19:46And he has been unjust.

01:19:48That is why

01:19:50I feel it my duty to defend her

01:19:53and to save her.

01:19:59Sarah!

01:20:01What is it?

01:20:04I'm afraid.

01:20:05What is it?

01:20:07I have to tell you then.

01:20:10No one can save the queen now.

01:20:13No one.

01:20:15Why not?

01:20:17Today,

01:20:19at sets,

01:20:20she's to be stoned.

01:20:22No.

01:20:26And you knew about this?

01:20:29I was jealous.

01:20:31I didn't want you to risk your life

01:20:32by trying to save her.

01:20:35You mustn't go.

01:20:37I love you.

01:20:38I couldn't bear to lose you.

01:20:40Detestable tyrant.

01:20:41So he has even come to this vileness.

01:20:43I won't allow him

01:20:44to commit such an infamous act.

01:20:45He's a giant, Aaron.

01:20:46He will crush you.

01:20:49Aaron!

01:20:50An eye for an eye.

01:20:52That's what he taught me.

01:20:55Aaron!

01:20:56Aaron, don't leave me.

01:20:57Don't leave me, Aaron.

01:20:58Let me go!

01:20:59Let me go!

01:21:02Aaron!

01:21:03Aaron, don't leave me!

01:21:04Aaron, don't leave me alone!

01:21:05Aaron!

01:21:06Aaron!

01:21:08Aaron!

01:21:09Aaron!

01:21:21Each of you will take command

01:21:22of his own men.

01:21:24The condemned woman

01:21:25will be conducted from her cell

01:21:26across the square

01:21:27to the wall

01:21:28outside the eastern gate.

01:21:29It's the king's order.

01:21:31In the square,

01:21:32there will be many people.

01:21:33Many.

01:21:35And outside the wall,

01:21:36there'll be still more.

01:21:37But I require of you

01:21:39that there are to be no incidents.

01:21:40Everything must be orderly

01:21:41and carried out to perfection.

01:21:47Tardis.

01:21:52Has she asked for me?

01:21:55No, my king.

01:21:58Tardis, if she should do so.

01:21:59If she should confess.

01:22:01If she begs for mercy.

01:22:04Even at the last minute.

01:22:07Then you understand.

01:22:08You...

01:22:09Yes.

01:22:10In that case,

01:22:11I will suspend the execution.

01:22:13Yes, you must.

01:22:15You must stop the execution.

01:22:17Promise me, Tardis.

01:22:20That you will stay with her.

01:22:21Promise me.

01:22:23I will, my king.

01:22:24Go then.

01:22:36Father, a man has just been arrested.

01:22:38He was spreading rebellion

01:22:39among the people.

01:22:40Telling a fantastic tale

01:22:41of a miracle.

01:22:42That the messiah has been born

01:22:43and a new king

01:22:44will reign in Judea.

01:22:46A new king?

01:22:49Fetch him here.

01:22:50A new king?

01:22:53Fetch him here.

01:23:05He claims that he has seen him.

01:23:14What is this you are supposed

01:23:15to have seen?

01:23:20Well...

01:23:25Him.

01:23:28We were grazing our flock

01:23:29near Bethlehem,

01:23:30I and my sons.

01:23:32Suddenly, as night

01:23:33had started to fall,

01:23:35a great star in the heavens

01:23:37illumined the valley

01:23:39where there was an old stable.

01:23:41My sons became frightened.

01:23:43But I, seeing the great multitude

01:23:44which was going

01:23:45in that direction,

01:23:46said,

01:23:47let us go too.

01:23:48As we drew near the place,

01:23:50I saw upon the faces

01:23:51of those who had arrived

01:23:52before us.

01:23:54How shall I say it?

01:23:56It was peace.

01:23:58It was joy.

01:23:59And in my heart

01:24:00I felt that same peace,

01:24:01that same joy.

01:24:04I looked into the stable

01:24:06and I saw a man

01:24:07and a woman

01:24:09and on the straw

01:24:10a little one

01:24:11who had just been born.

01:24:14And kneeling before him,

01:24:16three kings of the earth

01:24:17three kings dressed in robes

01:24:18the like of which

01:24:19I'd never seen.

01:24:21Three kings were adoring

01:24:22the newly born babe.

01:24:25I looked at my sons

01:24:27who knelt down.

01:24:29Then I knelt down too.

01:24:31I knew that I had

01:24:32begun weeping.

01:24:34The people all above me

01:24:35were saying,

01:24:36it is he,

01:24:37it is the Messiah,

01:24:39the new king of Judea.

01:24:41Hallelujah!

01:24:43Hallelujah!

01:24:44Enough!

01:24:47Ephraim,

01:24:49take your men

01:24:50go to this Bethlehem

01:24:52and kill all the new born.

01:24:53All of them!

01:24:55Shall be done.

01:25:17If you will confess your guilt

01:25:19you will be saved.

01:25:21You must decide.

01:25:47Very well,

01:25:48you must die.

01:25:51People of Jerusalem,

01:25:54you must carry out

01:25:55the sentence.

01:25:57It is the law.

01:26:01The Sanhedrin

01:26:02has condemned her

01:26:03as an adulteress.

01:26:17Carry out the sentence.

01:26:37Harriet has committed

01:26:38his most atrocious crime.

01:26:39Where is the queen?

01:26:41I wish to see her.

01:26:43Where is she?

01:26:44At the old wall?

01:26:45Don't go.

01:26:46You won't recognize her.

01:26:47Where is the queen?

01:26:49I wish to see her.

01:26:51Where is she?

01:26:52At the old wall?

01:26:53Don't go.

01:26:54You won't recognize her.

01:27:09Elia!

01:27:13Elia!

01:27:14Oh, oh, what's the matter with you?

01:27:31She was innocent.

01:27:32Innocent.

01:27:33Oh, I knew it.

01:27:36Now that she is dead.

01:27:39She was innocent.

01:27:43I thought that she was no longer mine.

01:27:47She was innocent and now she has punished me.

01:27:50Muriel!

01:27:52Father! Father!

01:27:59Antipater!

01:28:05You knew she was innocent.

01:28:07No!

01:28:09Yes.

01:28:11You knew it!

01:28:12No, father.

01:28:13It is you who have done all this.

01:28:15You serpent!

01:28:18It is you who have killed her.

01:28:20I only acted for your sake.

01:28:22For your honor.

01:28:23Against those who hated you.

01:28:25No, father.

01:28:26Why did you do it?

01:28:27Father!

01:28:28Why did you do it, you jackal?

01:28:31You jackal!

01:28:33Why did you do it?

01:28:35Die!

01:28:37Die!

01:28:39You jackal!

01:28:42Ah!

01:29:01Muriel!

01:29:04Where have you gone?

01:29:07My son.

01:29:11Now I have only you.

01:29:17Where is my son?

01:29:19My little one.

01:29:21Where is he?

01:29:24Slay him!

01:29:26Why all this silence?

01:29:28Slay him!

01:29:32The king is calling you!

01:29:34Answer me!

01:29:36Where is Miriam?

01:29:42Did you hear me?

01:29:44Did you hear me?

01:29:46Did you hear me?

01:29:48Did you hear me?

01:29:50Did you hear me?

01:29:52Did you hear me?

01:29:54Miriam!

01:30:02Miriam!

01:30:08Miriam!

01:30:14Miriam!

01:30:17Miriam!

01:30:26Who are you?

01:30:28Who dared to take my place?

01:30:31Answer me!

01:30:39Messiah!

01:30:47Take him away!

01:30:49Put him in chains!

01:30:51Lay him to the stake!

01:30:53I am king!

01:30:55Die!

01:30:58Herod!

01:31:00The king of the Jews!

01:31:14Blood!

01:31:17Blood!

01:31:21Who has put blood on my throne?

01:31:25Who?

01:31:39Everywhere!

01:31:43Isaac! Everywhere!

01:31:47Help!

01:31:53Save me!

01:32:10There must be a place in the world for love rather than hate.

01:32:17There must be a place in the world for love rather than hate.

01:32:21There must be a place in the world for love rather than hate.

Herod The Great | Full Movie | Viktor Tourjansky, Arnaldo Genoino | Edmund Purdom, Sylvia Lopex, Massimo Girotti

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