The Sword and the Cross (La spada e la croce)

LOVE AND CROSS

Hear me, I bring important news!

What? Emperor Tiberius sent a special one

a messenger in Judea. He is now in a secret place.

Why such secrecy? Why does not he land in Caesarea?

I do not think this decision is the Roman Emperor. Rather

is a political move by Pilate Pontius. What do you mean?

It's just. The arrival of a special emissary to the Emperor in such a critical

a moment like the present may mean that Pilate's rule does not satisfy Rome.

And do you think Pilate is trying to cover up this?

Definitely. Pilate is weak but clever.

He realizes that the Sanhedrin and King Herod will benefit from the emergence

this envoy. Caesarea does not have a port?

What does Pilate Pontius fear, making us dock here?

I'm ordinary soldier Guy Marcell. My duty is to execute orders.

Good reason for not answering my question.

You've been in Judea for 30 years, Claudius Africa.

No one would better understand the reasons behind an order.

Nobody would understand the reason for my silence better than you.

Well well.

A formal mooring in Caesarea may cause rumors of difference

between Rome and his prefect in Judea. Someone

can take advantage of such a situation.

Enough. Give a mooring order.

During the trip you can tell me more about this mysterious caution.

Hey, hurry up!

There is much talk about a barrack in Rome. What do they think about him here?

Is he the deliverer he represents or is he a mere thief?

He is called a liberator, but I think you will understand that nothing here

is not what it looks like.

May be your philosopher. Just a soldier. Maybe a tired soldier.

Well, like an old soldier, will you offer something?

I would suggest you investigate a person named Jesus of Nazareth.

How many people are he commanding? Not many. He is a rabbi.

Preacher? Do not imply that I should be afraid of some

a religious fanatic? Probably not. 30 years in Judea can

to distort my judgment.

Here they are, Barabbas. "We'll now take the tax for Caesar."

Eight chests of gold and silver. How do you know?

If there were my sources of information, you would be Barabbas.

The horses. After me.

Far from this horse. Leave me!

- Come on! - Let me go! Leave me alone!

- How many are chests? - Seven.

There had to be one more. Go and find it. If

it is not found, you will pay with your head.

Here is Barowa. We found him. "I told you there were eight."

Put it in the others. Live.

This money is the taxes of your fellow citizens, Barabbas. Do not take them,

because they will have to pay again!

Leave it. He is mine. Where are you going? Go back!

No, do not kill me, Barabbas!

So you are Barabbas. Is that how you release Judea?

By robbing caravans and attacking your own people?

Maria Magdalena, Hanan's mistress. "I knew I"

was in this caravan. How did you find out?

The rumor of your beauty is not exaggerated.

And how did you know which caravan to attack? Is Hanan your informant?

Hanan? Do you think I'm probably in a friendly relationship with the aristocratic

nephew of the high priest? "So it's Hanan."

Well, now you are under my protection. You must be grateful that you are still alive.

Stay!

Varava! "Where did you attack?"

In the hills to the dry river. The Damascus caravan... They robbed the tax for Caesar.

How far is it from here? "We may be there before dawn."

Try this wine. It's really good.

Maybe you prefer to taste it from my lips.

Swine!

You who sold for a purse gold, you call me a pig?!

You're good. Only the rich can catch your eye.

I am rich! I can afford to pay if I want to.

Here's the gold. But why pay you? You are my captive.

You will be with me for love or force.

Barabbas, Roman soldiers!

Next, kill them!

Surrender, Barabbas. A Roman? Never!

- Get out, Varava. - Kill him!

After me!

Search for me in Jerusalem. We'll meet again. After him!

Who are you? How did you get here? "I traveled

with the caravan that Baravia attacked."

What is your name? My name is Maria and I'm from Jerusalem.

You are badly wounded. I'll tie your arm.

What are you putting on? Herbs.

Antiseptic ointment. Something we locals use to speed up healing.

You are very beautiful.

Intimacy with the Jews is not allowed, centurion. Our laws prohibit it.

It may be against nature, but that is the law. - Stupid law.

How can the law of the great Caesar be stupid?

"You despise me because I am a Roman."

Of course not. And you, because I'm Jewish? Nonsense.

I gave up on the idea of the supremacy of some people over others many years ago.

In fact, one of your compatriots convinced me. A very clever and educated person.

Her name is Hanan. The nephew is the high priest.

Do you know him? "There are many nephews in Israel."

If I ever come to Jerusalem, can I easily find you?

Probably.

What will you think of me if I decide to break one of our old-fashioned laws?

I'll think you're a man.

You need to rest. Your soldiers will be obliged to kill me,

if you do not improve. "I would not want this to happen."

Tomorrow I will come again.

Hanan?

Fool. They should not see you here.

Are you afraid the Romans will not understand that we are friends?

Friends? Well, we have an agreement.

Why would I risk my life by visiting them? "Why do you do it?"

The caravan I attacked is in Roman hands. They caught us absolutely

unprepared. Many of my best people are dead.

Have you allowed a hundred thousand coins to slip you out of your hands?

Are they interested in money or Mary Magdalene?

Mary? Yes, she was traveling with the caravan.

And she is in Roman hands and knows about our relationship. "How could she?"

She is a smart woman. For money he will tell the Romans. - She would not do it.

Of course. I forget about your irresistible charm.

How can he betray you?

Anyway. She's in the wilderness with Roman centurion Guy Marcell.

Guy Marcellus? Do you know him?

So you know who she is. Like any courtesan, Maria has a weakness - the men.

And in this case, I think you might even fall in love with it.

- Go away. - I'm leaving.

But if Maria or someone else surrenders... Go away!

We had to be in Caesarea 3 days ago. People start

to murmur. What's happening is not a good example of legionaries.

Keep your tongue behind your teeth.

Guy has forgotten the Emperor's orders. "I told

you to keep your tongue behind your teeth."

What's wrong?

I think about a girl. His name was Judith. He died at 17.

Very sad. "But she deserved to die.

Why? "She fell in love, that was her crime."

She was not sure if it was the young legionary's uniform

or it was real love. How could she know 17?

Parents tried to divide them,

but they met again and promised that it was the last one.

Her night in the square in front of the temple she was stoned.

The soldier was disgraced and moved.

She was Jewish, and he was a Roman? Yes.

Does that bother you, Maria?

Mark!

Why did this signal sound? I gave a warrant.

Why what's happened? "The Jew is gone."

Is not it her? Did you let her go?! I helped him go.

Fool, that's disobedience.

Mark, you do not understand. Yes, you love her.

This, my friend, is quite inappropriate. We both know our duty.

Hey, you saddled the horses. We pull off immediately.

Martha! Lazare!

Where are you?

Maria, I'm glad to come back. Martha. Lazare.

I'm glad I'm home. "We were worried."

We were told that the carriage you were traveling with was attacked.

- And who told you? - Me.

Oh! And how do you know? I'd like to talk alone.

How do you know? From Barabbas?

I only hope the Romans do not reach the same conclusion.

Was he afraid I could go to the Romans and lose you, Hanan?

And your dear friend, Barabas, tried to seduce me.

I have a great faith in your prudence. I suppose you have thanked the Romans.

I'm tired.

Come back.

I'm not your slave. Remember him. I do what I want.

I'm going to Caesarea for a few days.

Let's give us a feast when you come home.

As you wish, but not here. My sister and brother disapprove, you know it.

This is our house. Here we will welcome our guests.

I have read criticisms of Rome for my rule in Judea. Actually

Caesar thinks I've failed. The accusation, I must admit, unfortunately true.

I am sure you are exaggerating the conclusions in the report.

My wife Claudia agreed with them.

May the language be more diplomatic, but the meaning does not change.

Rome is aware of your achievements as a

governor in Spain, Alexandria and elsewhere.

Yes, of course, but as they said it was Spain and Alexandria.

This is Judea here, centurion.

This is an incredible land that challenges the

mind of the practical person. This is in short.

Do not say that we who have conquered the world can not manage these

a few acres desert? I'm just saying I do not

solution, but I'm ready to accept it.

The army is ready to restore the law and order to start.

I approve, continue. "We'll wipe out all the robbers."

We will restore the messages. You get full of me

within the framework of my powers.

You will probably tell me why this land is so difficult to manage.

In short - they want their freedom.

Can not they see the benefits of Roman rule?

Believe it or not, they can not. Things are complicated by the fact that the king.

Herod wants freedom under his conditions, and the Sanhedrin under their conditions.

Besides, there are many demagogues, rabbis and

others that exhaust people with their conditions.

Is Jesus of Nazareth among them?

He is from the new rabbis, a radical from Galilee. He was convinced by his words.

What they do? Trying to bring down the Roman eagle!

Their purpose is to remove the symbol of Rome, set before their synagogue.

Below Roman emperors!

The eagle hurts their god? Probably.

Remember that Caesar is here master. The symbol is set there to show it.

This demonstration is in your honor Guy Marcell.

The riots must be quenched. If you want, try.