Ring of the Nibelungs
“The Nordic legend that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to write the Lord of the Ring trilogy.”
Series Overview
The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Mon, Nov 29, 2004
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Love and Betrayal”
King Gunther wants to make the beautiful Brunhild his wife and asks for her hand. Brunhild, whose love is still Siegfried, challenges her admirer to a duel. With a trick Gunther succeeds in defeating Brunhild and in doing so finally gets her to become his wife. Burgund is in high spirits and couples Gunther - Brunhild and Siegfried - Kriemhild agree in a double wedding with devastating consequences.
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RING OF THE NIBELUNGS - Official Series Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-09
Cast & Creators
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Benno Fürmann
Siegfried
Alicia Witt
Kriemhild
Julian Sands
Hagen
Samuel West
Gunther
Max von Sydow
Eyvind
Robert Pattinson
Giselher
Mavie Hörbiger
Lena
Kristanna Loken
Brunnhild
Sean Higgs
Alberich
Ralf Moeller
King Thorkilt
Aletta Bezuidenhout
Hallbera
Götz Otto
King Thorkwin
Tamsin MacCarthy
Queen Siegland
Leonard Moss
King Siegmund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uli Edel
Uli Edel, Diane Duane, Peter Morwood
Ilan Eshkeri
Elemér Ragályi
Roberto Silvi
Department Leadership Roster
Uli Edel
Director
Elemér Ragályi
Director of Photography
Ilan Eshkeri
Original Music Composer
Albrecht Konrad
Production Design
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Uli Edel
Screenplay
Diane Duane
Screenplay
Peter Morwood
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Ring of the Nibelungs about?
The young blacksmith Siegfried, who, not knowing that he is heir to a conquered kingdom, becomes popular with the Burgunds by slaying their bane, the dragon Fafnir. When the reward seems to be a huge treasure, Siegfried ignores the curse that lies on the hoard - which now seems to endanger his love to beautiful Norse warrior queen Brunhild.
How many seasons does Ring of the Nibelungs have?
Ring of the Nibelungs comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Ring of the Nibelungs?
Key cast members in Ring of the Nibelungs include Benno Fürmann, Alicia Witt, Julian Sands, Samuel West, Max von Sydow.
Who created or directed Ring of the Nibelungs?
Ring of the Nibelungs was developed and directed by Uli Edel.