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Whom the Gods Wish to Destroy

Die Nibelungen, Teil 1: Siegfried1966

Overview

Siegfried of Xanten snatches the Nibelung treasure from the king of the underworld and slays the dragon Fafnir, whose blood makes him invulnerable. Siegfried falls in love with Kriemhild, the sister of the Burgundian king. But only if Siegfried helps Gunther marry Brunhild will he be allowed to marry Kriemhild. He fulfills this condition, but the two women bring ruin upon Xanten and Burgundy...

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 13, 1966
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany, Yugoslavia
Director
Harald Reinl
Cinematography
Ernst W. Kalinke
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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