Die Nibelungen: Siegfried

Die Nibelungen: Siegfried, a silent film by Fritz Lang, tells the story of Siegfried, son of King Siegmund of Xanten, who travels to Worms, capital of the Burgundian kingdom, to ask King Gunther for the hand of his sister, the beautiful Kriemhild. Characterized by his folk hero status, Siegfried faces challenges, including helping Kriemhild's brother, King Gunther, in his fight against the queen of Iceland, Brunhilde. With his actions, Siegfried overcomes the Nibelung Alberich and claims the magical sword Balmung.