Duel of the Titans (Romolo e Remo)

What's the matter?

20 years later, in the year 753 BC. Chr.,

should be on the occasion of the festival of the Luperkalien

a wedding will take place.

Amulius, tyrant of Alba Longa, wanted his ward Curtius

to marry Julia, the daughter of the mighty Sabine king Tatius.

I am amazed that so many are there.

Today we celebrate Panis, the god of all fruits.

Look there, that sweet fruit. Isn't it lovely?

Yes.

But don't forget why we're here.

You refuse to sacrifice? Don't you want a rich harvest?

But I can't harvest anything, I have no soil.

Then give your animals. No, no.

Give them to God. It will bring you blessings.

Yes, the blessing of King Amulius. No, leave them to me.

Let's go, my sons, the festival begins.

What should I do? Without her I will starve.

Do not despair. The gods will help you.

Just look who goes there,

priestess Rhea Silvia. - Rhea Silvia?

Yes, she is a vestal virgin and watches in the Temple of Mars.

See, King Amulius.

To honor you, God Panis, we have gathered here.

Graciously accept our offerings.

Now make the sacrifice.

To mel. Herel.

Is it true that the people flagellated themselves with the skin of the sacrificial animals?

Yes, they believe it brings them blessings.

And happiness in love.

Here, to mel.

They are possessed. The blood makes them frenzy.

No.

Why do you want to leave? Do you despise the blessing of the god Panis?

Leave them if you love your life.

When I saw you, I knew that you are just as strange here as I am.

That's why I dared to protect you from the mad,

to save you a drama,

which is unworthy of your beautiful eyes.

My name is Romulus. And you? What do you think of touching me?

Are you going to beat me up?

Bring my brother back to his senses.

He's been without mind since he saw you.

Remus is right.

Julia, I've finally found you.

Why did you run away?

Or did someone dare offend you?

No. The two shepherds helped me

to escape the hustle and bustle in the cave.

You don't need to worry, Curtius.

Go away, you are disturbing your mistress.

You filthy bitch dare... Be sensible, Curtius.

Whatever you want.

If you were only half as brave as you are rude,

would you have reported for the fire ride.

Don't worry, I'll be there.

Who is that girl?

Julia, the daughter of Tatius, the Sabine king.

A king's daughter, that's what I thought.

You almost spoiled everything.

On the contrary, now it works better.

I'll take part in the ride. So I deceive the guards, you act.

You are right. But we must not lose any more time.

That's true, let's go.

Remus?

Why did you follow us, Tarpeia?

I didn't mean to wait. This is where I can be useful.

We don't want women. Give it up, Remus.

We pretend that she is a man and act accordingly.

Everything is prepared.

Will you forgive me if I ask you?

I don't like it when you defy my wishes.

I just disobeyed to be with you.

You shouldn't have done that.

What do you want here? Are you insane?

You know what happens to him who enters the tent of the goddess Vesta.

I owe the goddess that I found you.

I've been looking for you for years.

I brought your father's flock

in the year of the double moon to pasture.

You were young then, but you surely remember it.

2 of the jewelry pieces are missing. Am I right?

It was 20 years ago

that I found 2 children in a hiding place.

They were raised by a she-wolf.

They are wearing your missing jewelry.

Are you wearing them?

Are you still alive?

I made them believe they were my children.

You brought her here today.

One tall, with brown skin and eyes as blue as a lake.

Yes. Romulus is brown and has blue eyes.

How do you know?

He passed me. They were the same eyes as...

How do you know if you've never seen him?

Whose eyes were they like?

To those of one God.

Hurry, get away.

I'll know how to find you.

The sacred fire is about to go out.

I watched it from my tent.

The flame must not go out.

That would bring us bad luck.

Why do you have so much cold in your eyes, Silvia?

There was a time when it wasn't like that.

When your father died. When you killed him.

He was a weakling who couldn't rule the country.

It's been over 20 years since then.

You have only dedicated yourself to the service of the goddess,

so as not to have to return my love.

And what did you achieve with it?

A woman is lonely.

A king too.

Forgive me, Amulius, the games cannot begin without your sign.

I wish you victory, shepherd!. Great guys.

Curtius!.

Hey, you!.

What are you doing here?

I prefer talking to a warrior over competition.

Merciless with the enemy, but generous with beautiful women.

Really? I'll prove that to you.

What do you have?

Quick, quick, hurry up.

Bravo, Curtius!.

I said it, the shepherd wins.

Maybe Curtius wasn't in the mood.

What's the victor's name? Romulus, son of a shepherd.

What's going on?

They steal our horses, Romulus and Remus.

Ahl.

Julia!.

Chase them. Don't let them escape!.

I want to see them hanging!.

They are coming!. They are already very close!.

They are here and bring the horses they are bringing the horses!.

You did well!.

Look, here comes Remus.

We did it again.

The fruit that Amulius stole is hanging on the trees again.

Where is Romulus? Far behind us.

He's carrying a load that is much too light for fast riding.

What do you mean?

That the Sabine woman interests him more than anything else.

I get it.

Did the gods have to confuse his mind?

The Sabine King will make our lives more difficult.

Remus, come on your father is wounded.

I beg you, release me again.

And if I did, you wouldn't find your way back.

We have to rest. The horse is suddenly paralyzed.

Don't try to escape. You wouldn't be able to.

Julia!.

No, don't, leave me.

Stubborn, but that's what I like about you.

I'm coming to an end.

The poison with which the arrow was soaked works quickly.

Are you here, children? I can't see you anymore.

Where's Romulus?

I don't hear his voice.

He's sitting next to me, Father. We're both here.

You mustn't mourn me.

This is not my business because I kept the truth from you.

What did you say, father?

Father?

It was the proud sound of the word Father

who led me to falsehood.

But now I have to tell you.

I really am not your father.

I'm just a poor shepherd who found you in a she-wolf's den.

We'll stay here until the rain stops.

Fear not, nothing happens.

It was probably not enough that you stole the horses.

You are more valuable than the horses.

I certainly would not have kidnapped you,

wouldn't you bring that much ransom.

Your father is a king. Even Amulius pays him tribute.

But this time he'll have to pay himself.

Take off your clothes and dry yourself off so you don't catch a cold.

The Lord of Alba Longa

and the Sabine King hardly differ.

Like me, you live on robbery.

The only difference is they wear a crown.

Would you like it?

I don't want what isn't mine.

The wine would warm you up.

Do you think it is fair to act like that?

This cabin belongs to a friend, Numa.

I didn't mean the wine.

There are many ways to live. Mine is not the worst.

From robbery?

We were originally shepherds,

poor people who even had no blankets at night.

Who were so peaceable that they kissed the hand,

which she plundered.

But that has changed.

We are now starving, taking back what was stolen.

And sacrificing human life in the process.

Before they starve.

Why didn't you try to find work in Alba Longa?

Yes, you are right.