The film "The Ring of Nibelung": actors and roles (photo)

How much do you know about the 2004 film The Ring of the Nibelung? Perhaps you have not even looked at him before. Or maybe they looked long ago and already forgot what they're talking about. Be that as it may, until now this picture remains a worthy example of the genre of fantasy and attracts the attention of the audience.

What is it about this movie? Who played the main roles in it and who acted as a director? All this will be discussed in our article.

Plot

We will talk about everything in order. And in order to refresh the memory of the past days, let's remember the plot of this picture. In the center of attention of the audience is a young blacksmith named Siegfried, who was, as they say, without a clan and without a tribe, accomplished a great feat. He was unknown to any employee and barely made ends meet, but after he defeated the dragon, who treated the inhabitants of Burgundy, everything changed. Near the dragon there were also countless treasures, which he guarded. Siegfried decided to keep all these riches, because he saw in them a chance to improve his position for the better. About these treasures there were legends that they were cursed by the ancient gods. However, our hero did not pay attention to it, which was his serious mistake. This curse affected all aspects of his life and affected the relationship with his beloved woman warrior and queen named Brunhild.

The Song of the Nibelungs is an epic medieval poem that served as the basis for the film

It is worth noting that the film "The Ring of the Nibelung" is based on the famous medieval poem, which was written by an unknown author. This is one of the most detailed and beautiful dramatic narratives in the history of mankind. Although it is worth saying that the plot of the song is somewhat different from the 2004 film, but a rich original story served as the basis for the storyline of this picture. This poem has been repeatedly adapted for both the stage and as television projects and full-length films. In addition, the famous composer Richard Wagner wrote beautiful and epic music for a cycle of four operas based on the original medieval Germanic poem.

The director of the film "The Ring of the Nibelung"

Now back to the 2004 film, which consisted of 2 episodes. As we saw, this picture had worthy predecessors, therefore for it the high lath has been put. And yet we can safely say that the 2004 film looks very worthy and liked many viewers around the world.

What is so pleased with the viewer film "Ring of the Nibelung"? Actors and roles for them were chosen perfectly. Here it is necessary to note a worthy work of the director. They were Uli Edel, who at that time was working on a large number of projects for small and large screens. The man showed himself as a talented director, a good screenwriter, and he also actively produces films. His acting career in the cinematographic field, he began in the 1970s and has since worked on many interesting projects. Before starting to work on the two-part film "The Ring of the Nibelung," Uli Edel worked on films for small screens, such as "Julius Caesar" and "King of Texas." These historical dramas were warmly received by critics and spectators.

The performer of the main role is the magnificent Benno Fuhrmann

First of all, it was the wonderful play of actors that made such a wonderful film "Ring of the Nibelung". The main role was played by the magnificent Benno Fuhrmann. He played this most unknown smith who could defeat the dragon, but succumbed to the temptation and took all the treasures.

Benno Fuhrmann began his acting career in the late 1990s, and at the moment there are more than a dozen films in his filmography. But we must admit that the actor is little known in Hollywood (although he started his career there in 2003, but not very successfully).

Benno Fuhrmann was shot in a number of inconspicuous films until 2004, in particular it was the thriller "Anatomy" or the picture "Princess and Warrior". In 2003, the actor starred in one of the secondary roles in the movie "The Devourer of Sins," which also starred Heath Ledger, who posthumously received his well-deserved "Oscar". But, unfortunately, this picture was accepted ambiguously, and the acting game of Benno was lost sight of.

After 2004, the actor also had interesting roles and worthwhile suggestions. For the next few years, he also has several announced films, so you can rest assured that the man will show himself more than once. The role of the courageous and suffering blacksmith Siegfried will forever be remembered by the audience.

Kristanna Loken - beautiful Brunhilda

Who else was in the film "Ring of the Nibelung"? Roles in the film went to just wonderful actors. Pleased with his game Kristanna Loken. She began her career in the early 1990s, and in the early years she had mostly episodic roles, but later more interesting projects and worthwhile proposals appeared. So, in 1999 she played one of the main roles in a fantasy action movie called "The Death Battle: Conquest." This television series was based on the cult game Mortal Kombat. She played the role of warrior named Tazha.

Then came more serious roles and interesting suggestions. Many Loken remembered her participation in the third part of the franchise about Terminator, where the girl played the role of the main antagonist, who was supposed to find and kill all future associates of the resistance leader John Connor.

After that, in 2004, she performed the role of the famous warrior and beautiful queen Brynhilda, who represented the love interest of the protagonist.

Alicia Witt - the magnificent Krimhilda

It is also worth noting the participation in the picture of American actress Alicia Witt, who beautifully embodied on the screen the image of the beautiful Krymhilda. Her character is one of the central in this story. It is worth noting that critics and viewers praised the actor's work in general and Alicia Witt in particular.

This actress is known for her participation in various television projects of recent years. This includes popular detective series, such as "Mentalist", "Elementary", "Librarians", "In the Field of View" and other tapes of various genres and formats. It is to be hoped that in the future Alicia will receive even more interesting proposals and major roles in serious projects.

Participation of Max von Sydow - quality assurance

What did the film "Ring of the Nibelung" remember to the viewer? The actors demonstrated an excellent game, and all members of the crew worked very well. As a result - a wonderful movie, which is worth a look.

It is worth noting that this film was attended by an experienced and well-known actor Max von Sydow. There is no need to talk much about those roles and pictures in which this talented and versatile actor acted in film. Max von Sydow won many prestigious awards for his long career. In the filmography of the actor (and the following years), serious projects appear, including participation in the sixth season of the "Games of Thrones" and the role in the new episode of "Star Wars".

In the film "The Ring of the Nibelung" in 2004, the actor played an elderly character named Eivind, who played an important role in the events and was remembered by the audience.

Robert Pattinson's debut

What interested the viewer of the film "Ring of the Nibelung"? Actors, photos of which you see in the article, made the picture bright and unforgettable. After all, it is precisely the unfair play of the cast of actors that is an important part of the success of the film. In this picture also debuted and now known actor Robert Pattinson, who received the role of a character called Giselher. This is the first appearance on the screen of Robert, who later received a major role in the cult saga of the vampire "Twilight." It is worth noting that the actor played well in the 2004 film and tried to further reveal his talent in subsequent films.

The result

The film "The Ring of the Nibelungen" is a fascinating historical drama based on a medieval poem that is considered one of the greatest epic works in the history of mankind. The picture adequately embodied this story, and all the cast members deserve praise and that this film was included in the selected filmography of many movie lovers.