Julius Caesar (1914 film)

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Historical film in 6 parts A biography of the great general of the Roman army Gaius Julius Caesar Produced by "CINEMA-FILM-MIJ," Rome MONOPOOL-FILM of International Film Rental Sales Office - JEAN DESMET in AMSTERDAM. MAIN CHARACTERS THE FIRST PART Subtitles downloaded from www.OpenSubtitles.org Julius Caesar finds Servilia, the kindest and youngest of the powerful Cato family More pleasant than the noisy party of young people... The insouciance of youth takes completely for granted the entertainment... ... and the enjoyment of love. A few months later The strict discipline that prevails in Servilia’s family is the reason that Julius can only see his beloved under cover of darkness. Servilia goes with Julius to the temple of the goddess Hera, protector of marital fidelity. Before the altar of the goddess, they take vows of eternal fidelity, and their secret marriage is blessed by a priest. Lutatius, head of the Cato family, which also includes Servilia, has, however, promised her to Marcus Brutus as a wife. Julius is seen as he leaves the house of the beautiful Servilia. The secret visits are reported to Lutatius. Lutatius, knowing of the relationship between Julius and Servilia, wants to speed up the marriage between Servilia and Marcus Brutus. "You will marry Marcus Brutus ... If you refuse, then the powerful dictator, Sulla, who is on our side ... will ensure that Julius Caesar is sentenced to death." "Stop ... I agree!" The last meeting. At the news of what is about to happen to his beloved, Julius decides to end his own life. "It's not for me ... think of our son! ... Yes ... I have to live for our son!" Goodbye, Servilia! I swear that I will keep our secret until death. Also, our son will never know who his father was. Servilia married Marcus Brutus. At the wedding, she hides her pain behind a smile of pride. Confession. ... I am a mother! Kill me if you wish, you have a right to do so ... Our family knows how to die! "No! ... Live with your shame! ... That will be your punishment! ... “ “It will be an honor for me to bear it." To avoid any suspicions by Marcus Brutus, Julius married the noble Cornelia. But neither family happiness, nor the birth of his daughter, Julia, made him forget his pain. The Romans were wary of the tyrant and dictator Sulla. "Be on guard, Julius, for the dictator Sulla. “ “This, unfortunately, could cost you your life." "Are you here, Julius?” “Know that your presence here is very unwelcome ...” ... "But, Dictator, I am a citizen of Rome ...” "Remember, Julius, that to contradict and oppose my will means death ...” "Julius, only the intercession of the Vestal Virgins has saved your life.” Despite the protection of the Vestal Virgins, Cornelia, wife of Julius, fearing the wrath of the dictator, urges her husband to flee before it is too late. Julius to Servilia. Abandon Rome, but do not run. Sulla remains very powerful. Our son must live. Farewell, Rome! ... Capital of the eternal kingdom! ... Today I leave your gates behind, but my enemies will tremble upon my return! During the seven years of Julius’s voluntary exile in Asia, Brutus, the young son of Servilia and Julius, receives his first lessons as a member of the Cato family, and the child gets into his head the idea that Rome should remain a republic. Little by little, the idea in the young Brutus grows to hatred of his unknown father, Julius, who was not a follower of the Republican Party. His mother, Servilia, tried persuasion to moderate Brutus’s hate against Julius. For her promise to Gaius, she had to hide her secret and not tell her son who his father was. The death of the dictator Sulla (in 78 BC) brings an end to his terror, and joy to a large part of the Roman people. Upon the news of the death of dictator, Julius decides to return to Rome after an absence of seven years. Julius has developed his own powerful voice, while in Asia, in his hometown. His plans have solidified. Rome trembles. Rome has its hopes on him. Julius knows he must win all the people with his kindness. He receives a visit from Tertullian, the wife of the rich and powerful Crassus. Julius, you will be surprised. Tertullian has come to visit. For a long time she has been interested in your efforts and your work. At the home of Tertullian, the wife of Crassus, where the friends and supporters of Gaius Julius meet for his election as consul. In the competition for the Senate seat, there were noisy debates between the supporters of Cato’s Republican Party and the followers of Julius. Julius, how dare you oppose the will of the Senate? Don’t you fear being called an enemy of the Republic? If you are an honest man, show that you have received notice. "Take ... read! ... And see how Julius acts." Cicero to Julius "Many have already won for our part, But beware the character of the intransigent Cato and his party. God forbid that we should again have a tyrant like Sulla." Tertullian, who admires Julius, introduces him in her home to Pompey and other powerful and influential men. Julius tells Pompey of his great plans, i.e., his election as consul and control of the Roman legions. Now begins the glorious campaigns by Julius. One year later Tertullian is going on ahead to meet Julius, who is returning to Rome with his invincible legions from Iberia (Modern Spain) to be the first to greet him as a future consul. Although Cato, with his great eloquence, has argued against the election of Gaius Julius as consul ... ... nevertheless, he hailed the Senate the next day for making Julius consul. Ten years later Julius, who long cherished a plan to use the Roman legions to penetrate even into the land of the Gauls (Modern France and Belgium), enlisted Pompey to help win acceptance of this plan. He gave his last daughter, Julia, to Pompey as his wife. The glorious campaigns and how much Julius aided the interests of the Republic are minimized by Brutus’s teachers, who presented Julius as hostile to the Republic. Irmidia, a powerful Gallic Vestal Virgin, requests a hearing with Julius Caesar. Despite the precautions that Tertullian took, she intended to go to Caesar. "Abandon your plans, oh Caesar!” “Because I predict that your trip to Gaul will cost many lives.” More, perhaps, than even you suspect." Tertullian sacrifices herself for Caesar. She receives the murderous knife blade that was meant for him. The people give their luck to Caesar and his legions as they depart for the land of the Gauls and hope that they will also return as victors. Druids (Powerful priests and priestesses) make sacrifices to the gods and pray that they will protect the 38 Gallic tribes against domination by the Romans. Vercingetorix, king of the Arverni, is appointed supreme commander of the Gallic army. Irmidia, the powerful Gallic Vestal Virgin, is inconsolable, having failed in her attempt on the life of Caesar. She wants to cut off her arm, because it was too weak to bear the knife to kill him. You saved my arm. I will give my life for the fatherland! Alesia's siege by Roman legions. Gallic reinforcements arrive by a secret path. The city is besieged by the Romans. The commander orders the Gallic captains to send messengers to all the tribes to send aid to Alesia. One of the messengers is captured by the Romans. TO ALL GALLIC TRIBES, FIGHTING FOR YOUR FREEDOM THE ROMAN EAGLE WILL THREATEN YOU TOO! WAIT FOR THE SIGNAL FROM VERCINGETORIX, OUR CAPTAIN The Roman's signal. The alerted Gauls go through the secret way into the besieged city. At the first light of dawn, the Gauls are ready to storm the Roman camp. Guided by the heroic Camulogenes, the force approaches the edge of the fortifications erected by the Romans. "Free Gaul commands you: Flee, Romans, or Caesar’s ambition will find its grave here!" The Gauls are too few against the Roman legions, which are well trained in the art of war, and must retreat. Catapults wreak havoc among the Gauls Catapults wreak havoc among the Gauls. With great effort, the Gauls escape for a short time from the Roman warriors... ... But in the end, they are captured and taken before Caesar. The Gauls vainly seek refuge in Alesia ... ... but the fortress is in the hands of the Romans by nightfall. After the defeat of the Gauls. Conquerors and conquered. Friends and opponents of Caesar meet in the "Curia Hostilia" (Meeting of the Senate) news of the desperate struggle of the Gauls. We bring good news! Posts tell of the victory of the great Caesar. VERCINGETORIX IS A PRISONER OF CAESAR. The Roman eagle now rules all of Gaul. The glorious victories inflamed hatred between members of the Republican Party of Cato and the supporters of Julius Caesar. Most Senate members vote to deprive Caesar of his status as consul. The eloquent arguments by Curio, a supporter of Caesar, are in vain. Cato's party is too strong. Marc Anthony, Curio and other supporters of Julius Caesar leave after being ejected by the "Curia Hostilia." In Ravenna, Marc Anthony and his friends hear the news of the hostile attitude of the Senate to Caesar. The next morning, the delegates send Senate officials to the camp. The spokesman is Brutus, who does not know that Caesar is his father and sees in him only a powerful opponent of the Republican Party. Hail, Gaius Julius Caesar You are ordered to dissolve your legions and surrender the title of consul. My legions will themselves respond to the Senate... ... And do not be afraid ... Your life is sacred to me. Caesar made known to his captains the message from the Senate. Hail, Gaius Julius Caesar You are ordered to dissolve your legions and surrender the title of consul. The leaders, who knew Brutus was against Caesar, played with dice as to which one of them would kill Brutus. However, the watchful father loves his son's life and protects Brutus. Stop! ... Do not go out with a dagger in the dark. I will not tolerate murderers among my men! This life is sacred to me. Do not expect me to thank you! I will despise them all my life, as they are enemies of the Republic. Caesar's legions retire to the river Rubicon. (The Rubicon is considered to be the boundary of Italy) The big event of Roman history. Romans marching on Rome! "Alea boasts est!” (The die is cast!) The Roman eagle moves against its own country. In Rome there was great commotion about the progress of Julius Caesar and his legions. Always forward! With great fear the Senate decides to place Julius Caesar outside the law. With fear and joy, Julius Caesar is acclaimed by the Roman people. Not servitude! ... Not slavery! ... My invincible eagle will provide glory and freedom. Without listening to the words of the temple guardians, Caesar profanes the temple of Saturn, and takes the treasure to provide food for his troops. Without listening to the words of the temple guardians, Caesar profanes the temple of Saturn, and takes the treasure to provide food for his troops. Caesar, stop! ... You are defiling the temple! ... The treasure is inviolable! Saus populi suprema lex! (The welfare of the people is the supreme law!) The enemies of Caesar left Rome. In addition, Julius Caesar's ally, Pompey, has joined the enemy. At Dyrrnachium (Durazzo in Albania), the first galleys arrive with Pompey's troops. The next day. Cato and Brutus blame Pompey, who was doubtful about Caesar. Caesar marches against Pompey's legions. Caesar gives the order to his captains to preserve the life of Brutus. At a sign from Caesar, hidden warriors appear. The camp of Pompey is completely surrounded. When the dawn tints the sky, the armies face off ... Caesar, rich in ideas, orders a new battle plan, and advances his archers. Pompey follows the old methods and struggles to lead his troops in rows of lockstepped soldiers. Man against man! Romans against Romans! Pompey's troops struggle heroically ... ... but in vain. Again, the brave have to retreat. Pompey's army retreats in a disorderly flight. But even in the wild chase, Caesar’s commands are followed and Brutus is captured and brought before his as yet unknown father, Julius Caesar. "I despise you! It is only due to the gods that you are the winner. Otherwise ... Now I ask you to kill me." "No. I want you to live for the homeland. Rule the Gauls that I have conquered! With so much grace, Brutus bows his head. The vanquished Pompey seeks refuge in Egypt. Caesar's eyes follow as Pompey's ship flees. Show Caesar Pompey's head, which was finally taken by King Ptolemy. The latter believes that he is doing a service to Caesar. Pompey! ... I did not want your death! In Rome, the winner receives the highest honors, and offers a symbolic parade of his many victories. All Rome is now under the rule of Caesar, Who is appointed dictator for life. The hatred of the party grows even greater. A secret visit. To Marcus Brutus - Greetings! THE REPUBLIC OF ROME HAS SUFFERED THE TYRANNY OF THE DICTATOR TOO LONG, AND CANNOT BEAR THIS SITUATION ANY LONGER. THE REPUBLIC IS IN DANGER! ... BRUTUS, ARE YOU SLEEPING? ... ARE YOU NOT STILL BRUTUS? A FEW DAYS LATER Brutus returns to be fully influenced Casio's house is the head of the conspirators. Caesar will be overthrown. Trust, however, to luck and throw all caution to the wind. Beware, great Caesar, the Ides of March (March 15) I am telling you what your loyal friend’s signal to the conspirators is. As someone puts his hand on the left shoulder of Caesar, it's time to end his life. So save the Senate from Caesar. I do not want members of the Senate to be watched by my soldiers as if they were enemies. The Ides of March (15 March 44 BC) "Remember, Caesar, the Ides of March have come." In the most terrible moments of his life, Julius Caesar does not see that he knows his enemies. Him...?! Ruunt fata! On one hand the domination of the world, on the other hand, his son. "And you, too ... my son Brutus?" Next to the body of Caesar, Marc Anthony swears revenge. Servilia is worried by rumors in the street. "I have killed Caesar ... and I've saved the Republic from destruction!" Brutus! ... You wretch! ... What have you done...? He was your father... At the funeral ceremony, Servilia bids her final farewell to Julius Caesar, who never stopped loving her. Marc Anthony reminds the crowd, with inspired words, of the great deeds and the merits of Caesar. Not dead in any battle, he was killed by a murderer! The enthusiasm of the crowd reaches its climax when Marc Anthony reads Caesar's will, which provides for the assets to be bequeathed to the people. The people avenge Caesar's murder. Now the murderers suffer the same fate they delivered to the greatest general and statesman of Rome. The fire that burns Caesar's body destroys only his body, not the fame of his glorious victories. Julius Caesar is immortal in world history.