1 00:02:04,140 --> 00:02:06,360 In 218 B.C., 2 00:02:06,384 --> 00:02:09,315 Hannibal made Carthage master of all Spain. 3 00:02:10,176 --> 00:02:12,872 Rome, jealous of the treat to her power, 4 00:02:12,896 --> 00:02:15,133 promptly found a pretext to declare war. 5 00:02:16,868 --> 00:02:18,069 The mount is ready. 6 00:02:18,393 --> 00:02:19,994 Good. Get. 7 00:02:20,269 --> 00:02:23,049 While Rome prepared to invade Spain by sea, 8 00:02:23,049 --> 00:02:25,392 Hannibal stole a march on his arch-enemies. 9 00:02:25,495 --> 00:02:28,165 He crossed the Pyrenees into the valley of the Rhone. 10 00:02:28,602 --> 00:02:30,644 Summer found him at the foot of the Alps. 11 00:02:57,215 --> 00:02:59,284 Silence. 12 00:02:59,502 --> 00:03:01,552 Let there be order. 13 00:03:01,552 --> 00:03:04,210 All the government can say is "silence". 14 00:03:04,367 --> 00:03:06,762 Why don't you tell Hannibal to go home? 15 00:03:06,874 --> 00:03:08,444 Maybe he'll listen to you. 16 00:03:08,468 --> 00:03:09,631 Quiet. 17 00:03:09,655 --> 00:03:11,185 Let Minucius speak. 18 00:03:11,637 --> 00:03:12,964 Continue, Minucius. 19 00:03:14,613 --> 00:03:16,928 I repeat: Only a madman... 20 00:03:17,283 --> 00:03:19,468 would dare to cross the Alps... 21 00:03:19,526 --> 00:03:22,327 with a horde of thousands and scores of elephants. 22 00:03:22,542 --> 00:03:23,600 I tell you: 23 00:03:24,528 --> 00:03:26,112 far from being alarmed, 24 00:03:26,136 --> 00:03:28,949 we, the Senate of Rome, should rejoice. 25 00:03:29,350 --> 00:03:31,202 Offer thanks to the Gods, 26 00:03:31,455 --> 00:03:33,318 because, just as surely... 27 00:03:33,342 --> 00:03:35,824 as if our legions confronted Hannibal, 28 00:03:36,317 --> 00:03:38,612 the snow and the bitter cold, 29 00:03:38,637 --> 00:03:41,592 will defeat this arrogant barbarian. 30 00:03:42,275 --> 00:03:44,162 And if any Carthaginians... 31 00:03:44,186 --> 00:03:46,934 should survive their own death-trap, 32 00:03:47,458 --> 00:03:49,608 they will be so exhausted, 33 00:03:49,821 --> 00:03:52,738 that our own border-legions will make short work of them. 34 00:03:54,616 --> 00:03:56,029 Quiet. 35 00:03:56,054 --> 00:03:58,181 Fabius Maximus has the word. 36 00:03:59,563 --> 00:04:01,861 Correct me if I'm mistaken, Minucius, 37 00:04:02,615 --> 00:04:04,414 but I was under the impression, 38 00:04:04,731 --> 00:04:06,443 our border-legions... 39 00:04:07,117 --> 00:04:09,808 have their hands full subduing the backward Gauls. 40 00:04:10,930 --> 00:04:12,726 Who'll relieve them to face Hannibal? 41 00:04:13,066 --> 00:04:15,348 Scipio's army will join them. 42 00:04:15,373 --> 00:04:16,374 In time? 43 00:04:17,706 --> 00:04:18,707 I doubt it. 44 00:04:18,990 --> 00:04:22,519 Fabius is always a harsh critic of this administration. 45 00:04:22,915 --> 00:04:24,771 Quiet. 46 00:04:25,797 --> 00:04:28,345 I say, Fabius is right. 47 00:04:28,921 --> 00:04:30,122 Let him speak. 48 00:04:30,257 --> 00:04:32,164 I merely wish to caution... 49 00:04:33,217 --> 00:04:34,711 against over-optimism. 50 00:04:35,571 --> 00:04:38,487 In a few short years, Hannibal united all of Spain. 51 00:04:38,869 --> 00:04:40,561 Not by force of arms alone, 52 00:04:40,586 --> 00:04:42,190 but fine diplomacy. 53 00:04:43,178 --> 00:04:45,625 A man of his shrewdness will not let the Alps... 54 00:04:45,650 --> 00:04:47,125 become a death-trap. 55 00:04:47,477 --> 00:04:49,753 Hannibal will be pleased to know, 56 00:04:49,778 --> 00:04:52,134 that he has such a staunch admirer... 57 00:04:52,159 --> 00:04:53,512 in the Roman Senate. 58 00:04:54,686 --> 00:04:56,704 Listen. - Quiet. 59 00:04:57,102 --> 00:04:58,803 Hannibal is crossing the Alps. 60 00:04:59,436 --> 00:05:01,328 The Roman garrisons are in flight. 61 00:05:03,638 --> 00:05:05,428 Is no one opposing him? 62 00:05:05,642 --> 00:05:06,978 Only Rutarius. 63 00:05:07,473 --> 00:05:09,118 But he was always against us. 64 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:11,192 Rutarius and his tribe know their mountains, 65 00:05:11,217 --> 00:05:12,893 they'll be able to slow Hannibal down. 66 00:05:23,332 --> 00:05:25,036 So the fate of Rome... 67 00:05:26,314 --> 00:05:29,333 is in the hands of an enemy of Rome. 68 00:05:48,013 --> 00:05:51,436 Keep climbing. 69 00:06:03,786 --> 00:06:05,586 Pass the word down. 70 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:07,236 This ledge is safe. 71 00:06:08,105 --> 00:06:09,307 Keep climbing. 72 00:06:16,161 --> 00:06:17,362 Keep moving. 73 00:06:22,893 --> 00:06:23,963 Get up. 74 00:06:23,987 --> 00:06:25,714 A standard-bearer is no good on his knees. 75 00:06:25,739 --> 00:06:27,652 Remember: You're the best man in your regiment. 76 00:06:27,677 --> 00:06:28,878 On your feet. 77 00:07:37,568 --> 00:07:38,769 Keep climbing. 78 00:07:39,259 --> 00:07:41,076 Pull the animals and get them to hurry. 79 00:07:41,661 --> 00:07:42,862 Keep climbing. 80 00:07:43,545 --> 00:07:45,035 Keep them coming. 81 00:07:47,151 --> 00:07:48,352 Keep moving, men. 82 00:07:48,979 --> 00:07:50,293 Keep that line going. 83 00:07:50,349 --> 00:07:52,533 Come on, it's dangerous. Watch your step. 84 00:07:53,233 --> 00:07:55,206 Keep moving. Don't stop. 85 00:08:00,558 --> 00:08:01,759 Come on. Move ahead. 86 00:08:02,082 --> 00:08:03,334 Watch your step there. 87 00:08:03,358 --> 00:08:04,438 Keep going. 88 00:08:04,462 --> 00:08:05,626 Move ahead. 89 00:09:14,972 --> 00:09:16,173 Walk underneath. 90 00:09:16,758 --> 00:09:18,671 Keep coming. All safe. 91 00:09:52,985 --> 00:09:54,187 Keep going. 92 00:10:02,997 --> 00:10:04,198 Keep going. 93 00:10:49,107 --> 00:10:50,308 Keep marching. 94 00:10:50,775 --> 00:10:53,453 Keep moving, or you'll freeze to death. 95 00:10:53,747 --> 00:10:56,165 Keep marching. 96 00:10:56,190 --> 00:10:58,534 Keep marching. 97 00:10:58,868 --> 00:11:01,537 Keep moving. Form a line, go. 98 00:11:01,585 --> 00:11:03,904 Almost there. Keep moving. 99 00:11:04,412 --> 00:11:05,413 Move. 100 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:07,401 Move along, men. 101 00:11:08,248 --> 00:11:10,395 Move. 102 00:11:37,053 --> 00:11:38,254 Keep climbing. 103 00:11:44,690 --> 00:11:45,891 Watch this over. 104 00:11:46,232 --> 00:11:47,433 We're near the summit. 105 00:11:48,138 --> 00:11:51,010 Keep climbing. 106 00:11:54,567 --> 00:11:55,768 Keep marching. 107 00:12:07,757 --> 00:12:11,488 Get up. 108 00:12:21,286 --> 00:12:23,950 Keep the elephants moving. Keep them climbing. 109 00:12:30,733 --> 00:12:32,147 Don't be afraid, Kim. 110 00:12:36,373 --> 00:12:37,975 Come on. Let's go. 111 00:12:42,934 --> 00:12:45,604 It's safe. Don't be afraid, come on. 112 00:12:52,113 --> 00:12:54,806 Keep the elephants moving. Come on, men. 113 00:12:55,039 --> 00:12:56,240 Move. 114 00:13:18,682 --> 00:13:19,873 Steady. 115 00:13:19,898 --> 00:13:21,017 Steady boy. 116 00:13:21,042 --> 00:13:22,322 Steady. 117 00:13:23,365 --> 00:13:25,394 Watch out below. He's frightened. 118 00:13:27,253 --> 00:13:28,977 Leave him, he died. 119 00:13:38,168 --> 00:13:40,127 Come on. Get up. 120 00:14:00,011 --> 00:14:01,143 Alright men. 121 00:14:01,167 --> 00:14:02,875 Keep going, or you'll freeze to death. 122 00:14:02,899 --> 00:14:04,424 Come on, keep marching now. 123 00:14:04,448 --> 00:14:06,832 Watch your step. Careful, move on. 124 00:14:08,699 --> 00:14:11,864 I'm frozen. I don't have any feet left. 125 00:14:19,296 --> 00:14:21,878 Keep those elephants under control. 126 00:14:40,552 --> 00:14:42,551 Get your bread, men. Get your bread. 127 00:14:42,575 --> 00:14:45,340 Eat and march. Get your bread. 128 00:14:46,056 --> 00:14:47,458 Get your bread. 129 00:14:48,767 --> 00:14:50,913 Eat and march. Get moving. 130 00:14:51,166 --> 00:14:53,638 Eat and march. 131 00:15:18,407 --> 00:15:21,371 Hannibal, the rations are all but gone. 132 00:15:21,720 --> 00:15:23,455 The men are freezing to death. 133 00:15:23,480 --> 00:15:25,092 How long can we keep going? 134 00:15:25,958 --> 00:15:27,758 Would it be any better if we turn back? 135 00:15:28,157 --> 00:15:29,588 To go back would be madness. 136 00:15:31,275 --> 00:15:33,799 There's nothing left for us to do, but to go forward. 137 00:15:34,485 --> 00:15:36,670 Until we fall in our tracks. 138 00:15:36,993 --> 00:15:39,388 Not you, Maharbal. You're indestructible. 139 00:15:39,456 --> 00:15:42,392 Hannibal, relieve me of my command. 140 00:15:43,425 --> 00:15:44,926 Relieve you of your command? 141 00:15:46,370 --> 00:15:48,075 Why do you always want to leave me? 142 00:15:48,099 --> 00:15:50,518 My first allegiance is to Carthage. 143 00:15:50,643 --> 00:15:52,044 And mine isn't? 144 00:15:53,614 --> 00:15:55,206 Whose army do you think I command? 145 00:15:55,231 --> 00:15:56,601 Your command is in Spain, 146 00:15:56,626 --> 00:15:59,001 not here in these accursed mountains. 147 00:15:59,446 --> 00:16:01,543 Return to Spain, before you are recalled... 148 00:16:01,543 --> 00:16:03,227 and disgraced to Carthage. 149 00:16:06,375 --> 00:16:09,012 Would I've marched my army half way across Europe... 150 00:16:09,296 --> 00:16:11,571 and be camped here in these forbidding Alps, 151 00:16:12,248 --> 00:16:14,350 if there was any other way for me to prevent Rome... 152 00:16:14,375 --> 00:16:15,887 from invading our home-land? 153 00:16:17,997 --> 00:16:19,398 Stay with me, Maharbal. 154 00:16:19,908 --> 00:16:20,909 I need you. 155 00:16:21,262 --> 00:16:23,264 You and my brothers have always been my strength. 156 00:16:24,669 --> 00:16:27,585 The great conqueror needs no strength but his own. 157 00:16:29,735 --> 00:16:32,292 I'll bring him back. It's always the same old story. 158 00:16:32,317 --> 00:16:33,886 He quits, but he never leaves you. 159 00:16:33,997 --> 00:16:35,199 Hey, Maharbal. 160 00:16:35,229 --> 00:16:36,430 Hannibal. 161 00:16:36,657 --> 00:16:38,446 Rutarius and his men are surrendering. 162 00:16:38,676 --> 00:16:40,698 Rutarius has come down to negotiate. 163 00:16:43,724 --> 00:16:44,925 See my brother? 164 00:16:45,012 --> 00:16:47,037 We must always teach ourselves to be patient. 165 00:16:57,500 --> 00:16:58,831 Hannibal will listen to you. 166 00:17:05,081 --> 00:17:07,418 Are you Rutarius? - I am. 167 00:17:07,827 --> 00:17:08,828 Speak. 168 00:17:09,300 --> 00:17:11,242 Don't think I've come to surrender. 169 00:17:11,266 --> 00:17:12,979 I'm here to offer you an alliance. 170 00:17:13,182 --> 00:17:14,680 I don't accept conditions. 171 00:17:14,704 --> 00:17:16,798 I think you're a clear thinking man. 172 00:17:16,799 --> 00:17:18,847 My tribes can block your way into Italy... 173 00:17:18,847 --> 00:17:20,214 for a long time. 174 00:17:20,239 --> 00:17:22,241 With my help, you can be master of the plain... 175 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:23,551 in a few days. 176 00:17:24,561 --> 00:17:26,650 Just what do you want in return for this? 177 00:17:27,651 --> 00:17:29,194 Supremacy of my tribe... 178 00:17:29,194 --> 00:17:31,171 over all the other tribes in the valley. 179 00:17:40,456 --> 00:17:41,657 I accept. 180 00:17:52,842 --> 00:17:54,648 Get back. 181 00:18:14,388 --> 00:18:16,246 Don't shoot you fool. Help him. 182 00:18:16,271 --> 00:18:17,272 Go on. 183 00:18:25,371 --> 00:18:26,940 Get out of the way. Take them back. 184 00:18:28,796 --> 00:18:29,997 Take them back. 185 00:18:35,404 --> 00:18:36,978 Take them back to their trainers. 186 00:18:37,208 --> 00:18:38,782 Tell them, the next time this happens... 187 00:18:38,782 --> 00:18:40,124 there'll be severe punishment. 188 00:18:42,349 --> 00:18:43,973 When will they ever understand... 189 00:18:44,469 --> 00:18:46,885 that the elephant is one of our most valuable weapons? 190 00:18:46,885 --> 00:18:48,221 If you had been killed, 191 00:18:48,221 --> 00:18:50,095 it would have been all over with us. 192 00:18:51,526 --> 00:18:54,310 Why do you always set so little value in yourself, brother? 193 00:19:46,344 --> 00:19:47,545 At ease. 194 00:20:13,037 --> 00:20:14,761 Well, here we are. 195 00:20:15,604 --> 00:20:17,061 There is Italia, 196 00:20:17,188 --> 00:20:18,977 Valley of the Po. 197 00:20:20,493 --> 00:20:21,494 Mago. 198 00:20:25,009 --> 00:20:26,836 Pass the word along to the men. 199 00:20:27,282 --> 00:20:28,820 The Alps are behind us. 200 00:20:28,983 --> 00:20:31,136 We prepare for the descent. - Alright. 201 00:20:34,401 --> 00:20:36,538 I shall never forget you for your help, my friend. 202 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:39,028 I always keep my end of a bargain. 203 00:20:39,053 --> 00:20:40,730 I will return to my mountains. 204 00:20:56,401 --> 00:20:58,190 What is this dark mood... 205 00:20:58,214 --> 00:20:59,916 that has come over you, brother? 206 00:21:01,091 --> 00:21:03,417 Conquering the Alps in 15 days. 207 00:21:03,666 --> 00:21:04,953 Well it's a miracle. 208 00:21:05,954 --> 00:21:08,672 Seems more like 15 years. 209 00:21:09,884 --> 00:21:12,023 When we started we had 40.000 men. 210 00:21:13,474 --> 00:21:15,596 Now less then half answer the roll. 211 00:21:17,511 --> 00:21:19,733 And I tell myself I serve the Gods. 212 00:21:21,412 --> 00:21:22,747 Tomorrow at this time, 213 00:21:22,772 --> 00:21:24,848 the men will be enjoying the Roman harvest... 214 00:21:24,872 --> 00:21:26,695 and tasting the wine of this land. 215 00:21:34,888 --> 00:21:36,731 Alright. Get the elephants started. 216 00:21:36,877 --> 00:21:38,078 Come on. 217 00:22:02,875 --> 00:22:04,076 Halt. 218 00:22:05,196 --> 00:22:06,397 Make camp. 219 00:22:07,331 --> 00:22:09,984 Make camp. 220 00:22:17,768 --> 00:22:19,682 Check all the outposts around the camp... 221 00:22:19,707 --> 00:22:21,533 to see if they keep a strict vigilance. 222 00:22:36,762 --> 00:22:38,063 I'm stuck. Give me a hand. 223 00:22:46,606 --> 00:22:48,220 Looks much worse than it really is. 224 00:22:48,595 --> 00:22:49,796 Let me help you. 225 00:22:57,524 --> 00:22:58,725 Take it away. 226 00:23:14,516 --> 00:23:15,717 Well done. 227 00:23:15,860 --> 00:23:18,324 With men like you, we can conquer the world. 228 00:23:19,541 --> 00:23:20,742 Want a drink? 229 00:23:28,458 --> 00:23:29,660 Very good, 230 00:23:30,081 --> 00:23:32,261 but wait until you taste the wines of Rome. 231 00:23:34,593 --> 00:23:35,777 And what about the women? 232 00:23:35,802 --> 00:23:37,383 Women? I don't know. 233 00:23:38,029 --> 00:23:40,426 That's for every man to find out for himself. 234 00:23:54,702 --> 00:23:56,821 Looks like my elephants are having a good time... 235 00:23:57,487 --> 00:23:59,293 and believe you, they did deserve it. 236 00:23:59,857 --> 00:24:01,058 Yes. 237 00:24:03,490 --> 00:24:05,293 Let the Romans try to stop them. 238 00:24:05,843 --> 00:24:07,179 They haven't got a chance. 239 00:24:10,878 --> 00:24:12,467 Be sure and take good care of them. 240 00:24:12,912 --> 00:24:14,438 They're our most important weapon. 241 00:24:14,463 --> 00:24:15,931 Don't worry, I'll take care of them. 242 00:24:34,473 --> 00:24:36,539 Hasdrubal, Hannibal wants us at his tent. 243 00:24:36,539 --> 00:24:37,740 Right away. 244 00:24:38,601 --> 00:24:40,716 What about you? Aren't you coming? 245 00:24:40,741 --> 00:24:43,222 Later, I've got to finish over at the gate. 246 00:24:43,247 --> 00:24:44,448 Alright. 247 00:24:44,458 --> 00:24:45,659 Come on. 248 00:24:51,937 --> 00:24:53,823 We have reasons to celebrate, gentlemen. 249 00:24:54,443 --> 00:24:56,906 Italy and your words have given the men new life. 250 00:24:56,931 --> 00:24:58,476 And a new will to fight. 251 00:24:58,501 --> 00:25:00,179 Now don't expect miracles. 252 00:25:00,361 --> 00:25:02,093 I certainly don't expect to conquer Italy... 253 00:25:02,118 --> 00:25:03,433 with a decimated army. 254 00:25:03,791 --> 00:25:05,293 What we need are allies. 255 00:25:05,650 --> 00:25:07,430 Allies to undermine and destroy... 256 00:25:07,430 --> 00:25:08,947 the political unity of Rome. 257 00:25:09,272 --> 00:25:10,673 I give you this toast, gentlemen. 258 00:25:11,392 --> 00:25:14,277 We must procall fear into the heart of every Roman. 259 00:25:15,995 --> 00:25:17,196 How? 260 00:25:17,288 --> 00:25:19,290 By corrupting their minds with fear. 261 00:25:19,983 --> 00:25:21,184 Have our spies... 262 00:25:21,209 --> 00:25:23,655 spread the word of Hannibal's invincible might. 263 00:25:26,725 --> 00:25:29,624 Rome must hear of fire and pillage. 264 00:25:30,172 --> 00:25:31,844 But let it be known, that as merciless... 265 00:25:31,869 --> 00:25:33,565 as Hannibal is to his enemies, 266 00:25:33,944 --> 00:25:35,744 he is generous to his allies. 267 00:25:42,641 --> 00:25:44,787 I want fires built all over these fields, 268 00:25:44,787 --> 00:25:45,988 as far as you can see. 269 00:25:46,693 --> 00:25:49,143 And when night falls, have our men light each one of them. 270 00:25:50,036 --> 00:25:52,731 Let it appear like nations are encamped here. 271 00:25:55,371 --> 00:25:57,768 The Romans must believe our strength is double, 272 00:25:57,768 --> 00:25:59,715 even triple, to what it actually is. 273 00:25:59,740 --> 00:26:00,862 Hannibal. 274 00:26:00,887 --> 00:26:02,336 There's a Roman slave who claims... 275 00:26:02,337 --> 00:26:03,624 he has information for you. 276 00:26:04,546 --> 00:26:06,458 But I'm sure that you don't want to be... 277 00:26:06,459 --> 00:26:08,462 ...bothered with him. - You're wrong. 278 00:26:08,806 --> 00:26:10,619 We can't afford to overlook anything. 279 00:26:10,643 --> 00:26:11,965 Always remember that. 280 00:26:12,349 --> 00:26:13,550 Bring him in. 281 00:26:21,920 --> 00:26:24,478 I can tell you where to find an important hostage. 282 00:26:24,644 --> 00:26:27,028 By the Gods, she is a treasure for ransom. 283 00:26:27,053 --> 00:26:28,254 Speak up. 284 00:26:28,870 --> 00:26:30,538 Is it worth my freedom? 285 00:26:30,642 --> 00:26:33,069 I don't bargain with prisoners. Take him away. 286 00:26:34,403 --> 00:26:35,856 No. 287 00:26:36,141 --> 00:26:37,657 Don't let them torture me. 288 00:26:37,795 --> 00:26:40,194 I throw myself at the mercy of the all powerful Hannibal, 289 00:26:40,194 --> 00:26:41,664 liberator of the oppressed. 290 00:26:41,689 --> 00:26:42,890 Let him go. 291 00:26:44,490 --> 00:26:47,660 The niece of Fabius Maximus. - Fabius? The senator? 292 00:26:48,632 --> 00:26:50,183 A most important senator. 293 00:26:51,053 --> 00:26:53,422 By the Gods, she's worth her weight in gold. 294 00:26:54,406 --> 00:26:56,035 Or keep for yourself. 295 00:26:56,791 --> 00:26:59,048 You'll find her at her summer villa near here. 296 00:26:59,717 --> 00:27:01,119 Take him away and lock him up. 297 00:27:03,030 --> 00:27:05,391 Does your father know that you drove all the way here? 298 00:27:05,603 --> 00:27:08,186 I had no time to ask him, but I'm sure he would've approved. 299 00:27:09,095 --> 00:27:10,939 You know how much he likes you. 300 00:27:11,381 --> 00:27:14,025 And I, feel the same way. 301 00:27:14,025 --> 00:27:15,908 What am I going to do with you, Quintilius? 302 00:27:15,933 --> 00:27:17,823 Do you know that if anything happens to you, 303 00:27:17,848 --> 00:27:19,064 I'll get the blame? 304 00:27:19,064 --> 00:27:20,931 Why do you always treat me like a boy? 305 00:27:21,215 --> 00:27:23,418 Believe it or not, I'm grown up. 306 00:27:23,845 --> 00:27:26,127 Now come on. Get in. - Mistress. 307 00:27:26,767 --> 00:27:28,842 Shouldn't we hide and wait until after dark? 308 00:27:28,867 --> 00:27:30,683 No, we must get started for Rome immediately. 309 00:27:30,708 --> 00:27:31,909 Carthaginians. 310 00:27:44,943 --> 00:27:46,344 Watch out. They're getting away. 311 00:27:52,262 --> 00:27:53,880 Take care of them. I'll follow her. 312 00:28:41,630 --> 00:28:43,045 Take him to the camp. 313 00:28:44,761 --> 00:28:46,414 And see that no harm comes to him. 314 00:28:48,309 --> 00:28:49,946 Be a good boy and come along. 315 00:29:17,485 --> 00:29:18,686 Why you. 316 00:29:19,809 --> 00:29:21,347 Let go of me. 317 00:29:26,856 --> 00:29:28,772 Any other of us might have killed you for this. 318 00:29:29,242 --> 00:29:32,330 I would rather die, than be a slave of that monster. 319 00:29:33,382 --> 00:29:35,399 Is that what the Romans call Hannibal? 320 00:29:35,425 --> 00:29:36,626 A monster? 321 00:29:38,294 --> 00:29:39,498 If he heard what you said, 322 00:29:39,498 --> 00:29:41,001 he'd probably cut your tongue out. 323 00:29:41,853 --> 00:29:43,697 Whatever he does to me does not matter. 324 00:29:44,075 --> 00:29:45,476 He will never defeat Rome. 325 00:29:46,854 --> 00:29:48,255 Very well spoken. 326 00:29:48,366 --> 00:29:51,094 Your uncle, senator Fabius, should be very proud of you. 327 00:29:52,422 --> 00:29:53,859 How do you know who I am? 328 00:29:54,258 --> 00:29:56,266 One of your most faithful servants... 329 00:29:56,354 --> 00:29:58,283 tried to borrow your life for his. 330 00:29:58,967 --> 00:30:01,926 You're right, my uncle is senator Fabius. 331 00:30:02,702 --> 00:30:05,109 He's quite a rich and powerful person in Rome. 332 00:30:05,863 --> 00:30:07,309 He could make you wealthy. 333 00:30:07,518 --> 00:30:08,720 Wealthy? 334 00:30:09,199 --> 00:30:11,304 If you let me and the boy go free. 335 00:30:12,698 --> 00:30:14,417 You seem very attached to him. 336 00:30:14,865 --> 00:30:17,119 But he's young and I'm responsible for him. 337 00:30:17,678 --> 00:30:19,402 My uncle would pay very well... 338 00:30:19,427 --> 00:30:20,872 for delivering us from Hannibal. 339 00:30:21,439 --> 00:30:22,990 He could even appoint you an officer... 340 00:30:23,015 --> 00:30:24,217 in one of our legions. 341 00:30:24,242 --> 00:30:25,443 Very interesting. 342 00:30:25,774 --> 00:30:27,396 I could promise you a career. 343 00:30:30,685 --> 00:30:31,886 You know, 344 00:30:32,402 --> 00:30:34,019 Hannibal would skin me alive, 345 00:30:34,020 --> 00:30:35,486 if he thought I even listened to you. 346 00:30:36,472 --> 00:30:37,738 But I'll think about it. 347 00:30:38,036 --> 00:30:39,237 Will you do it? 348 00:30:40,479 --> 00:30:41,981 First I must take you back to camp. 349 00:31:02,809 --> 00:31:04,364 Hannibal, the prisoner. 350 00:31:13,317 --> 00:31:14,618 You are Hannibal? 351 00:31:15,113 --> 00:31:16,314 Yes. 352 00:31:17,632 --> 00:31:19,661 I wanna thank you for your very generous offer. 353 00:31:21,851 --> 00:31:23,583 What do you intend to do with me? 354 00:31:23,727 --> 00:31:25,128 First, 355 00:31:25,669 --> 00:31:27,471 I want to toast to your beauty. 356 00:31:30,090 --> 00:31:31,574 Then I want you to dine with me. 357 00:31:33,029 --> 00:31:35,670 Of course you have to forgive my lack of Roman delicacies, 358 00:31:35,670 --> 00:31:38,423 but I do hope you'll join me. - What is the meaning of this? 359 00:31:40,232 --> 00:31:41,666 I'm your prisoner. 360 00:31:41,761 --> 00:31:43,420 Why don't you treat me like one? 361 00:31:43,420 --> 00:31:44,621 Prisoner? 362 00:31:45,018 --> 00:31:46,419 You're my guest. 363 00:31:46,803 --> 00:31:49,445 In Rome the guest may leave when she likes. 364 00:31:50,587 --> 00:31:51,988 On a night like this? 365 00:31:52,773 --> 00:31:55,195 With the road infested with soldiers? 366 00:31:55,195 --> 00:31:56,948 What kind of a host do you take me for? 367 00:31:57,712 --> 00:31:59,234 Then when may I leave? 368 00:31:59,528 --> 00:32:00,910 In the morning perhaps. 369 00:32:00,935 --> 00:32:02,797 Do you really expect me to believe you? 370 00:32:03,812 --> 00:32:05,574 I can't force you to believe me. 371 00:32:09,410 --> 00:32:10,881 I can only promise you. 372 00:32:13,108 --> 00:32:15,420 What is the reason behind your generosity? 373 00:32:16,081 --> 00:32:18,503 I'm only generous, because I can afford it. 374 00:32:20,276 --> 00:32:22,890 Will you let my young friend Quintilius go, too? 375 00:32:24,595 --> 00:32:26,109 That all depends on you. 376 00:32:28,936 --> 00:32:30,197 What do you mean? 377 00:32:31,382 --> 00:32:33,450 You know, you're a very difficult person. 378 00:32:33,937 --> 00:32:35,538 Maybe you'd care to take a walk? 379 00:32:45,407 --> 00:32:47,174 The night air is cold, you might need it. 380 00:32:47,199 --> 00:32:48,715 Where are you taking me? 381 00:32:49,271 --> 00:32:50,550 Show you the camp. 382 00:32:50,687 --> 00:32:52,861 Of what possible interest could that be to me? 383 00:32:52,886 --> 00:32:54,571 I thought, maybe you might be interested... 384 00:32:54,596 --> 00:32:56,343 to see how we barbarians live. 385 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:07,351 Play the song. 386 00:33:07,376 --> 00:33:08,577 Play. 387 00:33:28,593 --> 00:33:30,038 What are all those lights? 388 00:33:30,801 --> 00:33:32,440 They're arranged by nations. 389 00:33:32,963 --> 00:33:34,567 Over there are my Numidians... 390 00:33:34,776 --> 00:33:36,945 and over here is my Libyan cavalry. 391 00:33:38,200 --> 00:33:40,031 Now over here on the far right... 392 00:33:40,173 --> 00:33:42,784 are my Spaniards, the greatest horsemen on the continent. 393 00:33:43,922 --> 00:33:45,123 And up here... 394 00:33:45,922 --> 00:33:47,547 are my Carthaginians. 395 00:33:48,927 --> 00:33:50,707 The main core of my strength. 396 00:33:50,956 --> 00:33:53,461 Every soldier is a veteran of many years. 397 00:33:54,308 --> 00:33:56,483 Let me go. Please, let me go. 398 00:33:56,508 --> 00:33:58,564 What's the matter? - I'm cold. 399 00:34:16,775 --> 00:34:18,704 Is that Hannibal? - Sure. 400 00:34:18,729 --> 00:34:21,549 I'd like to be in his place. She's a pretty girl. 401 00:34:21,574 --> 00:34:23,592 How dare you. - Stop, leave him be. 402 00:34:23,617 --> 00:34:25,450 This prisoner is under Hannibal's protection. 403 00:34:33,248 --> 00:34:34,684 These are my elephants, 404 00:34:34,894 --> 00:34:36,936 the strongest beasts known to man. 405 00:34:37,720 --> 00:34:38,921 Look at them. 406 00:34:39,170 --> 00:34:40,773 See how huge they are? 407 00:34:41,819 --> 00:34:43,326 Nothing can stop them. 408 00:34:49,345 --> 00:34:51,948 Don't be frightened, he only hurts my enemies. 409 00:34:55,107 --> 00:34:56,721 What do they do in battle? 410 00:34:57,130 --> 00:34:58,331 Very simple. 411 00:34:58,838 --> 00:35:01,142 He's been trained to trample everything in his path. 412 00:35:25,792 --> 00:35:27,986 I want you to take a message to your uncle. 413 00:35:28,304 --> 00:35:29,586 What message? 414 00:35:30,601 --> 00:35:32,840 Tell him that Hannibal seeks peace. 415 00:35:33,574 --> 00:35:34,775 Peace. 416 00:35:35,233 --> 00:35:37,406 Hannibal, the ruthless aggressor wants... 417 00:35:37,407 --> 00:35:38,708 Aggressor? 418 00:35:41,419 --> 00:35:42,715 Aggressor. 419 00:35:44,721 --> 00:35:47,304 It was your country that started this war, not mine. 420 00:35:48,248 --> 00:35:50,890 The Carthaginians have always wanted peace. 421 00:35:51,401 --> 00:35:53,083 But they wanted to live like a free nation, 422 00:35:53,108 --> 00:35:54,894 not a subject province of Rome. 423 00:35:54,959 --> 00:35:57,480 I was told, that when you and your brother were boys, 424 00:35:57,864 --> 00:35:59,876 you swore an oath on your father's sword... 425 00:35:59,901 --> 00:36:01,282 to destroy Rome. 426 00:36:02,449 --> 00:36:03,750 You're wrong. 427 00:36:04,423 --> 00:36:06,604 We swore never to bend a knee to Rome, 428 00:36:06,961 --> 00:36:08,717 which is quite different. 429 00:36:09,976 --> 00:36:11,242 We talk, 430 00:36:11,892 --> 00:36:13,995 but we don't understand each other. 431 00:36:17,550 --> 00:36:19,125 Why does he take so long? 432 00:36:19,240 --> 00:36:21,303 What are you? His nursemaid? 433 00:36:21,554 --> 00:36:23,840 He's old enough to take care of himself. 434 00:36:24,149 --> 00:36:26,353 I don't think your brother will get... 435 00:36:26,377 --> 00:36:27,930 much sleep tonight. 436 00:36:28,660 --> 00:36:29,962 You're mistaken. 437 00:36:34,220 --> 00:36:35,840 The girl goes back to Rome. 438 00:36:36,086 --> 00:36:38,337 We came to Italy to destroy Rome, 439 00:36:38,456 --> 00:36:40,839 not for a foolish, sentimental gesture. 440 00:36:41,227 --> 00:36:42,832 Do you think I send the girl back, 441 00:36:42,857 --> 00:36:44,462 because I'm infatuated with her? 442 00:36:45,719 --> 00:36:48,013 There are more ways to win a war than one. 443 00:37:05,900 --> 00:37:07,101 Quintilius. 444 00:37:11,994 --> 00:37:13,288 Hannibal's compliments. 445 00:37:13,313 --> 00:37:15,354 He asks to be excused. 446 00:37:15,354 --> 00:37:17,357 He bids me to wish you a pleasant journey. 447 00:37:17,422 --> 00:37:19,704 He hopes to see you again soon. 448 00:37:19,728 --> 00:37:21,925 In Rome. - Rome? 449 00:37:26,213 --> 00:37:27,414 What's wrong? 450 00:37:28,083 --> 00:37:29,812 Where were you all night? 451 00:37:29,837 --> 00:37:32,091 What price did you pay for our liberty? 452 00:37:36,821 --> 00:37:38,022 Silvia. 453 00:37:41,521 --> 00:37:42,849 You're a child. 454 00:37:44,168 --> 00:37:46,853 We owe our freedom to Hannibal's generosity. 455 00:37:48,759 --> 00:37:49,960 Come on. 456 00:38:11,104 --> 00:38:12,978 Because I know you Silvia, 457 00:38:13,225 --> 00:38:15,731 I cannot accept that you've done anything wrong. 458 00:38:16,494 --> 00:38:18,216 But I fear that you misunderstand... 459 00:38:18,241 --> 00:38:20,033 Hannibal's real intentions. 460 00:38:20,300 --> 00:38:21,936 And I cannot suspect him. 461 00:38:22,779 --> 00:38:24,210 We were his prisoners, 462 00:38:24,387 --> 00:38:26,691 he had the life of your son in his hands. 463 00:38:26,984 --> 00:38:29,277 He could've demanded anything in exchange. 464 00:38:29,337 --> 00:38:31,528 Hannibal wants one thing only. 465 00:38:32,306 --> 00:38:34,048 He knows that he can never attain it, 466 00:38:35,034 --> 00:38:36,701 even if he killed my son. 467 00:38:37,198 --> 00:38:39,203 I'm sure he wants peace. 468 00:38:39,391 --> 00:38:41,076 He wants the end of Rome. 469 00:38:41,242 --> 00:38:42,888 He knew very well that you'd bring back... 470 00:38:42,888 --> 00:38:44,290 the news of his might. 471 00:38:44,383 --> 00:38:47,044 He hoped that this report would cause fear and alarm. 472 00:38:47,096 --> 00:38:48,669 That is why he let you go. 473 00:38:48,740 --> 00:38:51,132 Can't you see how cleverly he used you? 474 00:38:51,966 --> 00:38:53,717 You're blind with hate. 475 00:38:54,505 --> 00:38:55,706 Let us try. 476 00:38:55,731 --> 00:38:57,949 What can Rome lose by waiting to find out... 477 00:38:57,949 --> 00:38:59,276 if Hannibal is sincere or not? 478 00:38:59,276 --> 00:39:01,725 If he is, thousands of lives would be spared. 479 00:39:02,874 --> 00:39:04,630 He would interpret such a move... 480 00:39:04,630 --> 00:39:06,759 as proof of our weakness. 481 00:39:09,296 --> 00:39:12,234 Your feelings have no place in war. 482 00:39:23,975 --> 00:39:25,377 Didn't I tell you? 483 00:39:25,700 --> 00:39:27,250 She has lost her head. 484 00:39:28,796 --> 00:39:30,988 She's a woman, Quintilius. 485 00:39:31,465 --> 00:39:33,343 Don't let us lose ours. 486 00:39:33,889 --> 00:39:35,190 Hannibal... 487 00:39:35,603 --> 00:39:37,526 has two terrible enemies. 488 00:39:37,991 --> 00:39:39,192 Time... 489 00:39:39,995 --> 00:39:41,764 and distance from home. 490 00:39:43,544 --> 00:39:45,350 Let us tire him, 491 00:39:45,467 --> 00:39:47,017 wear him down, 492 00:39:47,074 --> 00:39:48,603 with skirmishes, 493 00:39:48,925 --> 00:39:50,854 ambushes, vanguards. 494 00:39:52,086 --> 00:39:53,442 Each day, 495 00:39:53,643 --> 00:39:56,209 each hour that passes, is another arrow... 496 00:39:56,655 --> 00:39:57,856 for our bows. 497 00:40:00,304 --> 00:40:03,468 Senator Fabius has strange ideas. 498 00:40:05,050 --> 00:40:07,409 Wars are not won with skirmishes... 499 00:40:07,409 --> 00:40:09,173 and hit and run tactics. 500 00:40:09,775 --> 00:40:11,009 Titus... 501 00:40:11,166 --> 00:40:13,285 has reached the banks of the Trebia... 502 00:40:13,310 --> 00:40:15,802 with 40.000 trained men. 503 00:40:17,341 --> 00:40:20,100 I say, why don't we attack? 504 00:40:22,331 --> 00:40:24,649 A decisive victory in open battle, 505 00:40:24,674 --> 00:40:26,062 might well mean... 506 00:40:26,087 --> 00:40:28,013 the end of the war. 507 00:40:28,244 --> 00:40:29,584 Yeah. Let's do it. 508 00:40:31,113 --> 00:40:33,641 Let us drive Hannibal out of Italia. 509 00:40:33,666 --> 00:40:35,198 For the sake of Rome, 510 00:40:35,441 --> 00:40:38,444 let's hope that what I suggested was wrong. 511 00:40:41,676 --> 00:40:42,878 Help. 512 00:41:02,098 --> 00:41:03,399 What can we do? 513 00:41:06,862 --> 00:41:08,408 Keep the line perfect. 514 00:41:08,432 --> 00:41:09,866 Hold your ground. 515 00:41:12,345 --> 00:41:13,646 Hold your ground. 516 00:42:54,402 --> 00:42:56,193 We can't hurt these animals. 517 00:42:56,217 --> 00:42:58,149 Fall back, men. Fall back. 518 00:43:37,839 --> 00:43:39,041 Be careful, men. 519 00:43:43,290 --> 00:43:45,109 Hannibal, some of the Roman infantry... 520 00:43:45,109 --> 00:43:46,666 managed to get away in the river. 521 00:43:46,691 --> 00:43:47,992 Let them go. 522 00:43:48,712 --> 00:43:49,913 And assemble your men. 523 00:43:49,938 --> 00:43:51,472 See that they get a good night's rest. 524 00:43:51,473 --> 00:43:53,795 Tomorrow morning we'll march on to Etruria. 525 00:43:53,807 --> 00:43:55,020 Very well. 526 00:44:02,787 --> 00:44:03,888 Hannibal, 527 00:44:03,913 --> 00:44:06,357 Your eye seems worse. You must take care of it. 528 00:44:07,143 --> 00:44:08,621 You sound like our mother. 529 00:44:48,384 --> 00:44:49,585 Easy. 530 00:45:05,691 --> 00:45:06,892 Physician. 531 00:45:07,381 --> 00:45:08,775 Can't you do something? 532 00:45:09,863 --> 00:45:11,949 Here, I don't have the proper instruments. 533 00:45:11,949 --> 00:45:14,869 Can't you get them? - It would take too much time. 534 00:45:15,593 --> 00:45:17,871 Many men have come down with fever, but this... 535 00:45:18,464 --> 00:45:20,122 Stop the pain at least. 536 00:45:27,627 --> 00:45:29,029 Hannibal, please. 537 00:45:30,883 --> 00:45:32,319 Tell me the truth. 538 00:45:33,445 --> 00:45:34,822 Will I lose the sight of my eye? 539 00:45:35,365 --> 00:45:36,655 I don't think so. 540 00:45:37,242 --> 00:45:39,576 But you will have to suffer much pain. 541 00:45:40,560 --> 00:45:42,001 Let's get it over with. 542 00:46:22,245 --> 00:46:24,037 This is not the time to change commandos, 543 00:46:24,037 --> 00:46:25,769 a battle is raging at Trasimeno. 544 00:46:25,769 --> 00:46:27,858 The majority of the Senate made this decision. 545 00:46:27,883 --> 00:46:29,295 The people are against Flaminius... 546 00:46:29,320 --> 00:46:30,698 and we must bow to their will. 547 00:46:30,723 --> 00:46:32,025 Leave the people out of it. 548 00:46:33,901 --> 00:46:36,513 They believe whatever you make them believe. 549 00:46:37,240 --> 00:46:39,834 Whatever happens, you two will share the responsibility. 550 00:46:39,834 --> 00:46:41,641 We only serve the Gods... 551 00:46:41,641 --> 00:46:44,087 and the Gods are against Flaminius. 552 00:46:45,564 --> 00:46:46,765 Blasphemy. 553 00:46:48,471 --> 00:46:50,235 The Gods have nothing to do with it. 554 00:46:50,260 --> 00:46:53,080 It's not the Gods, who are against Gaius Flaminius, 555 00:46:53,726 --> 00:46:55,849 but his political rivals. 556 00:46:56,903 --> 00:46:58,554 And they are taking advantage of... 557 00:46:58,579 --> 00:47:00,603 foolish superstitions to replace him. 558 00:47:02,365 --> 00:47:05,442 I will no longer support with my presence. 559 00:47:06,015 --> 00:47:07,317 Errors. 560 00:47:07,342 --> 00:47:10,029 Which can only bring the destruction of Rome. 561 00:47:12,617 --> 00:47:13,818 My Lady, 562 00:47:13,843 --> 00:47:15,483 A merchant outside the postern gate... 563 00:47:15,483 --> 00:47:18,121 begs to display his wares. - Not today. 564 00:47:18,549 --> 00:47:19,874 He begs me to tell my Lady, 565 00:47:19,899 --> 00:47:21,957 he has jewellery wrought in Carthage... 566 00:47:22,849 --> 00:47:25,027 and ivories, white as the Alps. 567 00:47:27,563 --> 00:47:29,798 How dare you enter without my Lady's permission? 568 00:47:29,823 --> 00:47:31,125 No, let him stay. 569 00:47:32,681 --> 00:47:34,223 Would you please bring me my shawl? 570 00:47:34,223 --> 00:47:35,424 It's getting chilly. 571 00:47:39,454 --> 00:47:41,309 My Lady is most kind... 572 00:47:41,560 --> 00:47:43,812 to look at my unworthy trinkets. 573 00:47:44,316 --> 00:47:46,695 You can stop acting now. You are no merchant. 574 00:47:47,250 --> 00:47:48,652 What do you want? 575 00:47:49,643 --> 00:47:51,486 I was ordered... 576 00:47:51,740 --> 00:47:53,638 to deliver this to you. 577 00:47:53,880 --> 00:47:55,081 Come. 578 00:47:55,337 --> 00:47:56,638 What is it? 579 00:48:01,573 --> 00:48:03,575 Hannibal. - Yes. 580 00:48:03,883 --> 00:48:05,499 He wants you to have it. 581 00:48:05,524 --> 00:48:07,472 You may need it. - Why? 582 00:48:09,063 --> 00:48:11,338 The fall of Rome seems to be inevitable. 583 00:48:11,936 --> 00:48:14,591 Flaminius has been wiped out at Trasimeno... 584 00:48:14,890 --> 00:48:17,427 and the road to Rome is now open. 585 00:48:17,644 --> 00:48:20,681 He is very worried about your safety. 586 00:48:22,228 --> 00:48:23,529 Who are they? 587 00:48:24,193 --> 00:48:26,020 A delegation from the Senate. 588 00:48:38,851 --> 00:48:41,577 Take this and go, before you're discovered. 589 00:48:41,695 --> 00:48:43,929 Please, keep it. Please. 590 00:48:44,418 --> 00:48:47,373 It's worth my life, if I don't carry out his orders. 591 00:48:47,533 --> 00:48:49,669 With this ring, you have nothing to fear. 592 00:48:49,924 --> 00:48:51,458 You have only to show it... 593 00:48:51,458 --> 00:48:54,214 and no Carthaginian soldier will dare harm you. 594 00:48:54,413 --> 00:48:57,121 If you wish, you can use it as a safe conduct... 595 00:48:57,146 --> 00:48:58,800 to cross our lines. 596 00:49:03,291 --> 00:49:05,798 Your absence from the Senate is very serious. 597 00:49:05,823 --> 00:49:08,728 It has left us without the benefit of your council. 598 00:49:09,331 --> 00:49:11,508 The defeat we suffered at Trasimeno, 599 00:49:11,533 --> 00:49:13,630 opens the gates of Rome to Hannibal. 600 00:49:14,066 --> 00:49:16,017 We need you badly Fabius, 601 00:49:16,041 --> 00:49:17,664 you must return to the Senate. 602 00:49:17,689 --> 00:49:20,846 The time for debate is over. We must unite. 603 00:49:20,871 --> 00:49:23,409 We are going to bring back our legions from Gaul... 604 00:49:23,409 --> 00:49:25,743 and draft every man who can hold a sword. 605 00:49:26,079 --> 00:49:28,579 If you already know what to do, 606 00:49:29,372 --> 00:49:31,043 why come to me? 607 00:49:31,164 --> 00:49:33,166 Do you have another solution? 608 00:49:35,715 --> 00:49:37,487 Do not misunderstand, 609 00:49:38,115 --> 00:49:40,387 the time for discussion and debate is over. 610 00:49:40,412 --> 00:49:41,759 I fully agree. 611 00:49:42,359 --> 00:49:44,918 Rome needs one man now, to make decisions... 612 00:49:44,918 --> 00:49:46,948 and assume full responsibility. 613 00:49:46,973 --> 00:49:49,306 What you are proposing is dictatorship. 614 00:49:49,378 --> 00:49:51,518 The Senate will never consent to it. 615 00:49:51,848 --> 00:49:53,680 Since you've made all the decisions... 616 00:49:53,704 --> 00:49:55,089 before you came here, 617 00:49:55,114 --> 00:49:56,899 I can only hope you're right. 618 00:49:56,924 --> 00:49:58,125 Why are they here? 619 00:49:58,150 --> 00:50:00,377 We've been defeated at Trasimeno. 620 00:50:01,304 --> 00:50:04,011 They are sure that nothing can stop Hannibal. 621 00:50:04,036 --> 00:50:05,237 But that's wrong. 622 00:50:05,262 --> 00:50:07,548 Hannibal still wants to negotiate. 623 00:50:07,690 --> 00:50:08,891 How do you know? 624 00:50:13,282 --> 00:50:15,132 Look, Hannibal's ring. 625 00:50:15,216 --> 00:50:16,968 A merchant gave it to me. 626 00:50:20,275 --> 00:50:21,859 Are you out of your mind? 627 00:50:21,883 --> 00:50:23,733 Are you still in contact with Hannibal? 628 00:50:23,848 --> 00:50:25,222 Don't be a child. 629 00:50:25,646 --> 00:50:27,287 Hannibal only made contact with me, 630 00:50:27,311 --> 00:50:28,570 because he wants peace. 631 00:50:28,738 --> 00:50:30,072 What are you going to do? 632 00:50:30,954 --> 00:50:32,155 Go to him. 633 00:50:32,628 --> 00:50:34,660 With this I can cross his lines. 634 00:50:36,681 --> 00:50:38,998 Silvia, you're impossible. 635 00:50:39,243 --> 00:50:40,649 If these senators find out... 636 00:50:40,649 --> 00:50:42,501 that you're in touch with Hannibal's spies, 637 00:50:42,908 --> 00:50:44,565 my father will be ruined. 638 00:50:45,339 --> 00:50:46,838 We better perish, 639 00:50:47,350 --> 00:50:49,756 than let you beg the enemy for peace. 640 00:50:49,872 --> 00:50:51,592 Let go of me. You're hurting me. 641 00:50:52,092 --> 00:50:53,293 Silvia. 642 00:50:54,001 --> 00:50:56,502 Silvia, don't you understand? 643 00:50:56,526 --> 00:50:58,517 Hannibal doesn't want peace. 644 00:50:58,830 --> 00:51:01,102 He sent the ring for one purpose only. 645 00:51:01,547 --> 00:51:02,848 What do you mean? 646 00:51:04,168 --> 00:51:05,469 He wants you. 647 00:51:06,079 --> 00:51:07,693 Farther seeing you. 648 00:51:09,712 --> 00:51:11,279 What are you trying to say? 649 00:51:16,137 --> 00:51:17,338 Silvia. 650 00:51:18,570 --> 00:51:19,771 I... 651 00:51:23,505 --> 00:51:24,806 I love you. 652 00:51:29,672 --> 00:51:31,927 Quintilius, please. 653 00:51:31,952 --> 00:51:34,054 Try to make sense. 654 00:51:34,336 --> 00:51:35,537 Why? 655 00:51:36,180 --> 00:51:37,793 We grew up together. 656 00:51:38,185 --> 00:51:39,722 You're like my brother. 657 00:51:40,050 --> 00:51:41,351 You lie. 658 00:51:41,592 --> 00:51:42,994 You love Hannibal. 659 00:51:56,660 --> 00:51:59,558 The Senate declares total mobilization in this emergency. 660 00:51:59,583 --> 00:52:02,532 All men between the age of 15 and 50 are called to arms. 661 00:52:02,556 --> 00:52:04,263 Report to your stations. 662 00:52:18,489 --> 00:52:20,797 The Senate has ordered all citizens to arms. 663 00:52:20,822 --> 00:52:23,047 Let me enlist. - I won't stop you. 664 00:52:23,072 --> 00:52:25,153 It is your duty. - Thank you, father. 665 00:52:25,711 --> 00:52:27,272 I'll make you proud of me. 666 00:52:27,482 --> 00:52:28,999 I'm sure you will, son. 667 00:52:29,424 --> 00:52:31,366 I hope it won't be in vain. 668 00:52:31,952 --> 00:52:34,381 We will drive Hannibal out of Italia. 669 00:52:34,908 --> 00:52:36,209 We all want that. 670 00:52:36,596 --> 00:52:38,523 However, haste and panic... 671 00:52:38,547 --> 00:52:40,665 are seldom the road to victory. 672 00:52:41,463 --> 00:52:44,038 If only we could negotiate a truce with him. 673 00:52:44,194 --> 00:52:46,016 Three months time would give us the chance... 674 00:52:46,040 --> 00:52:48,327 to train reserves and manufacture enough weapons... 675 00:52:48,351 --> 00:52:50,496 to replace nearly all we have lost to Hannibal. 676 00:52:51,011 --> 00:52:52,212 We need time. 677 00:52:52,442 --> 00:52:54,178 No price is too high to pay for it. 678 00:52:54,449 --> 00:52:55,750 Why stay here? 679 00:52:55,775 --> 00:52:57,476 There is nothing to stop us... 680 00:52:57,500 --> 00:52:58,929 from taking Rome now. 681 00:52:59,735 --> 00:53:02,186 Everything that glitters to you is always gold. 682 00:53:02,801 --> 00:53:05,606 For the time being, I have no intention to leave here. 683 00:53:06,015 --> 00:53:08,117 You know how to win victories, 684 00:53:08,140 --> 00:53:10,566 but you don't know how to exploit them. 685 00:53:10,626 --> 00:53:12,438 We'll let history be the judge of that. 686 00:53:12,462 --> 00:53:13,563 Hannibal. 687 00:53:16,265 --> 00:53:18,783 A woman came to our outpost, asking to see you. 688 00:53:19,107 --> 00:53:20,609 She gave us this ring. 689 00:53:29,690 --> 00:53:31,013 She's over there. 690 00:53:34,595 --> 00:53:35,897 All right, men. 691 00:53:44,776 --> 00:53:47,286 Thanks for coming. - Don't thank me. 692 00:53:47,382 --> 00:53:49,352 I'm here, because I need your help. 693 00:53:50,734 --> 00:53:52,419 I prayed you would come. 694 00:53:54,165 --> 00:53:57,139 I'm here, because you spoke to me of peace. 695 00:53:57,429 --> 00:53:59,473 Peace is impossible. You know that. 696 00:53:59,766 --> 00:54:02,728 But you sent me to my uncle with the message of peace. 697 00:54:02,839 --> 00:54:04,729 It seemed the only solution then. 698 00:54:05,695 --> 00:54:07,482 Why did you sent for me now? 699 00:54:08,584 --> 00:54:10,151 Because I wanted to see you... 700 00:54:10,997 --> 00:54:12,904 and I'd hoped you wanted to see me. 701 00:54:14,000 --> 00:54:15,740 I'm here for the good of Rome. 702 00:54:16,673 --> 00:54:18,242 Is that the only reason you came? 703 00:54:18,267 --> 00:54:19,744 What else could there be? 704 00:54:20,407 --> 00:54:22,068 What happened to you? 705 00:54:22,368 --> 00:54:23,570 Don't worry. 706 00:54:24,143 --> 00:54:25,444 It'll be alright. 707 00:54:28,878 --> 00:54:30,151 Oh, please. 708 00:54:30,176 --> 00:54:32,177 Please let me return to Rome... 709 00:54:32,676 --> 00:54:35,026 with an offer of peace from you. 710 00:54:35,744 --> 00:54:37,046 For everybody. 711 00:54:41,987 --> 00:54:43,189 Impossible. 712 00:54:43,540 --> 00:54:46,202 Who makes Hannibal's decisions for him? 713 00:54:46,802 --> 00:54:48,003 Carthage, 714 00:54:48,170 --> 00:54:50,457 my generals, my men... 715 00:54:52,981 --> 00:54:54,182 Stop. 716 00:54:56,794 --> 00:54:57,995 Follow me. 717 00:55:03,388 --> 00:55:04,789 Please keep this for me. 718 00:55:06,307 --> 00:55:07,508 For us. 719 00:55:12,310 --> 00:55:13,511 No, please. 720 00:55:19,584 --> 00:55:20,785 Surrender. 721 00:55:20,974 --> 00:55:22,375 Quintilius. 722 00:55:22,647 --> 00:55:25,674 Quintilius, stop it. All of you. 723 00:55:45,664 --> 00:55:48,078 No, Quintilius, no. - Leave him. 724 00:55:49,844 --> 00:55:52,217 I want him. - Quintilius. 725 00:56:19,992 --> 00:56:21,293 Don't harm them. 726 00:56:24,609 --> 00:56:26,215 I saved your life once. 727 00:56:26,913 --> 00:56:28,971 It's a strange way for you to repay me. 728 00:56:29,685 --> 00:56:30,886 What's your name? 729 00:56:31,083 --> 00:56:33,345 Quintilius, son of Fabius. 730 00:56:34,958 --> 00:56:36,260 The senator's son. 731 00:56:40,809 --> 00:56:42,682 Very clever of you and your uncle. 732 00:56:46,195 --> 00:56:47,396 Release them. 733 00:56:57,842 --> 00:56:59,365 I told you the truth... 734 00:56:59,639 --> 00:57:00,940 and I repeat: 735 00:57:01,132 --> 00:57:02,555 I went to Hannibal, 736 00:57:02,579 --> 00:57:06,121 only because I thought I could convince him to make peace. 737 00:57:07,406 --> 00:57:09,542 You were in his arms when I found you. 738 00:57:10,202 --> 00:57:11,504 Can you deny it? 739 00:57:14,389 --> 00:57:15,791 Then is it true? 740 00:57:15,951 --> 00:57:17,382 Yes, it is true. 741 00:57:18,093 --> 00:57:19,394 I love him. 742 00:57:20,148 --> 00:57:22,336 Nothing was further from my thoughts, 743 00:57:22,395 --> 00:57:24,723 than to betray you, or my family, 744 00:57:24,748 --> 00:57:25,950 or Rome. 745 00:57:26,566 --> 00:57:28,842 You have brought dishonor to this house. 746 00:57:29,059 --> 00:57:31,461 I'm trying to win the trust of the Senate... 747 00:57:31,793 --> 00:57:32,994 and you, 748 00:57:34,096 --> 00:57:35,598 my own niece, 749 00:57:37,379 --> 00:57:40,787 throw yourself into the arms of an enemy. 750 00:57:43,277 --> 00:57:46,877 There is a punishment in Rome for women like you. 751 00:57:47,727 --> 00:57:49,709 To be buried in the earth, 752 00:57:50,379 --> 00:57:51,966 until you are dead. 753 00:58:09,199 --> 00:58:12,318 May the Gods forgive me. 754 00:58:13,762 --> 00:58:16,907 I cannot announce you to the authorities. 755 00:58:20,629 --> 00:58:22,245 I have loved you... 756 00:58:23,131 --> 00:58:25,001 like a daughter, 757 00:58:25,548 --> 00:58:29,086 since as a little girl you were brought to my home. 758 00:58:37,124 --> 00:58:39,511 Still you must pay for your crime. 759 00:58:40,526 --> 00:58:43,640 Tomorrow you will be taken to the temple of Vesta. 760 00:58:43,798 --> 00:58:46,269 To live there all your life in chastity, 761 00:58:46,960 --> 00:58:49,926 with the women who dedicate themselves to the... 762 00:58:50,005 --> 00:58:52,106 service of the Goddess. 763 00:59:22,090 --> 00:59:24,215 The pitch-camp here is ridiculous. 764 00:59:24,239 --> 00:59:26,130 Rome is only a few miles away. 765 00:59:26,155 --> 00:59:27,963 It's Hannibal's order. 766 00:59:27,987 --> 00:59:29,893 We've got them on the run. 767 00:59:30,610 --> 00:59:32,549 Why not take advantage of it? 768 00:59:32,581 --> 00:59:35,836 In four days we could celebrate our victory in Rome. 769 00:59:35,861 --> 00:59:38,413 Hannibal has no time to beleaguer the city. 770 00:59:38,413 --> 00:59:39,715 That's foolish. 771 00:59:40,384 --> 00:59:43,741 They can't defend Rome with the few companies they've left. 772 00:59:46,276 --> 00:59:47,577 Silvia? 773 00:59:52,807 --> 00:59:54,209 What are you doing here? 774 00:59:54,707 --> 00:59:57,170 I searched the whole house for you. It's very late. 775 00:59:57,752 --> 00:59:59,153 You've been crying. 776 00:59:59,494 --> 01:00:00,895 Please, don't worry. 777 01:00:01,621 --> 01:00:03,139 It is I, who am guilty. 778 01:00:03,744 --> 01:00:05,362 And I alone must pay. 779 01:00:05,589 --> 01:00:07,090 Pay for what? 780 01:00:09,303 --> 01:00:11,421 Be punished because you love? 781 01:00:11,445 --> 01:00:12,646 Please. 782 01:00:12,711 --> 01:00:14,864 No, let me speak. 783 01:00:15,613 --> 01:00:17,071 Hannibal has found out. 784 01:00:17,095 --> 01:00:18,891 He loves you, Silvia. I tell you. 785 01:00:19,236 --> 01:00:21,401 The merchant has been in touch with me all these days. 786 01:00:21,425 --> 01:00:22,872 He came this morning with a message. 787 01:00:22,897 --> 01:00:24,550 Hannibal wants you to come to him. 788 01:00:24,575 --> 01:00:26,655 He's waiting for you. He loves you. 789 01:00:58,088 --> 01:00:59,730 Please, let me explain. 790 01:00:59,922 --> 01:01:01,716 I never betrayed you, you must believe me. 791 01:01:01,716 --> 01:01:03,117 I never betrayed you. 792 01:01:28,016 --> 01:01:29,618 Wait for me in the tent. 793 01:01:33,819 --> 01:01:36,513 Give orders to march. We're moving south to Venosa. 794 01:01:36,538 --> 01:01:38,284 We have to talk to you, Hannibal. 795 01:01:39,091 --> 01:01:40,926 Get everything started. We'll talk later. 796 01:01:40,951 --> 01:01:42,152 Wait. 797 01:01:42,881 --> 01:01:45,406 You certainly don't intend to take her along? 798 01:01:47,480 --> 01:01:49,533 My orders are to prepare to march. 799 01:01:50,121 --> 01:01:51,322 Obey them. 800 01:01:54,767 --> 01:01:56,884 That girl will be the ruin of us. 801 01:02:19,739 --> 01:02:22,331 I propose Varro for proconsul. 802 01:02:22,505 --> 01:02:24,346 Varro has fought Hannibal, 803 01:02:24,616 --> 01:02:26,645 in Spain and in Italia. 804 01:02:26,953 --> 01:02:28,634 There is no other Roman, 805 01:02:28,658 --> 01:02:31,286 who can better understand the moves of Hannibal... 806 01:02:31,310 --> 01:02:34,631 and why he has suddenly decided to withdraw his forces, 807 01:02:34,656 --> 01:02:36,508 when he was within reach of Rome. 808 01:02:36,533 --> 01:02:38,627 This withdrawal might be... 809 01:02:38,651 --> 01:02:41,474 a strategic move on Hannibal's part. 810 01:02:42,215 --> 01:02:45,829 Let us not fall prey to easy optimism. 811 01:02:46,626 --> 01:02:49,069 Fabius is convinced, 812 01:02:49,093 --> 01:02:52,171 that Hannibal is stronger today then ever. 813 01:02:52,791 --> 01:02:55,142 We are not interested in Fabius' opinions. 814 01:02:55,293 --> 01:02:58,344 And why doesn't he return to the Senate? 815 01:02:58,899 --> 01:03:00,725 Is your friend afraid to face the charge... 816 01:03:00,750 --> 01:03:02,752 of consorting with the enemy? - Yes. 817 01:03:07,425 --> 01:03:09,327 I am afraid, Varro. 818 01:03:09,988 --> 01:03:11,189 I am afraid. 819 01:03:12,914 --> 01:03:15,663 If I must defend myself, 820 01:03:16,274 --> 01:03:18,245 I accuse the Senate. 821 01:03:18,438 --> 01:03:20,898 All of you are failing your duty. 822 01:03:22,549 --> 01:03:26,621 And your idea of leading the people of Rome, 823 01:03:26,645 --> 01:03:28,793 is to send your own flesh and blood... 824 01:03:28,818 --> 01:03:30,334 to Hannibal, the enemy? 825 01:03:33,883 --> 01:03:35,284 I'm ignorant... 826 01:03:37,063 --> 01:03:40,397 of my niece's whereabouts. 827 01:03:42,459 --> 01:03:44,321 But if your suspicions... 828 01:03:45,956 --> 01:03:48,282 turn out to be well founded, 829 01:03:50,135 --> 01:03:52,018 if it is really true, 830 01:03:53,102 --> 01:03:54,604 I swear... 831 01:03:55,927 --> 01:03:57,937 by all the Gods, 832 01:03:58,985 --> 01:04:01,618 that the day I will set eyes... 833 01:04:01,642 --> 01:04:03,740 on Silvia's face, 834 01:04:04,623 --> 01:04:07,428 will be the day of her death. 835 01:04:13,841 --> 01:04:16,400 There is no woman alive, who can influence Hannibal. 836 01:04:16,608 --> 01:04:18,260 No? Then explain to me, 837 01:04:18,285 --> 01:04:21,502 why he uses every possible reason to avoid combat? 838 01:04:21,605 --> 01:04:23,240 You know very well, that he has been... 839 01:04:23,265 --> 01:04:24,774 trying to win new allies. 840 01:04:24,799 --> 01:04:26,856 We need arms and provisions badly. 841 01:04:27,469 --> 01:04:29,094 We didn't need arms and new allies... 842 01:04:29,118 --> 01:04:31,326 after Trebia and Trasimeno, 843 01:04:31,350 --> 01:04:32,645 and Rome wasn't then... 844 01:04:32,669 --> 01:04:35,037 in the desperate situation she is now. 845 01:04:36,197 --> 01:04:37,598 You defend your brother, 846 01:04:38,255 --> 01:04:40,288 but you do it without conviction. 847 01:04:41,762 --> 01:04:43,354 There is only one solution. 848 01:04:45,297 --> 01:04:47,799 Do away with the Roman girl. - What? 849 01:04:49,684 --> 01:04:52,318 Accidents happen every day in the camp. 850 01:04:53,263 --> 01:04:55,963 The gate of the elephant's compound... 851 01:04:55,987 --> 01:04:57,488 could be left open, 852 01:04:58,223 --> 01:05:01,160 and there are ways to stampede elephants. 853 01:05:01,185 --> 01:05:03,814 Are you out of your mind? If Hannibal found out... 854 01:05:05,794 --> 01:05:06,996 What is it? 855 01:05:07,021 --> 01:05:09,032 I acted on my own behalf. 856 01:05:10,599 --> 01:05:13,241 I knew you'd be difficult to convince. 857 01:05:23,446 --> 01:05:24,648 Put them away. 858 01:05:27,722 --> 01:05:29,580 Get some more torches. - Get some torches. 859 01:05:41,770 --> 01:05:43,087 Back up, Surus. Out. 860 01:05:44,651 --> 01:05:45,852 Back. 861 01:06:15,583 --> 01:06:16,784 Please, don't worry. 862 01:06:17,634 --> 01:06:19,155 I was just frightened. 863 01:06:19,738 --> 01:06:21,740 Somebody tampered with the gates of the compound... 864 01:06:21,765 --> 01:06:23,442 and stampeded the elephants. 865 01:06:23,467 --> 01:06:24,668 Don't leave her. 866 01:06:28,930 --> 01:06:31,142 You better pray Hannibal never finds out what you did. 867 01:06:31,167 --> 01:06:32,821 I did it for all of us. 868 01:06:32,869 --> 01:06:35,152 I'll take full responsibility. 869 01:06:35,619 --> 01:06:39,157 I'm only sorry that I failed. 870 01:06:40,729 --> 01:06:41,930 Failed in what? 871 01:06:43,406 --> 01:06:44,607 Failed in what? 872 01:06:44,897 --> 01:06:47,272 Yes, I tried to kill her. 873 01:06:47,811 --> 01:06:50,687 She has ruined you, and all of us. 874 01:06:51,130 --> 01:06:54,053 If you weren't my superior... 875 01:08:40,747 --> 01:08:42,749 If I didn't need you, I'd... 876 01:08:57,467 --> 01:08:59,120 Hannibal is fighting a duel. 877 01:09:07,232 --> 01:09:09,196 You fought because of me, didn't you? 878 01:09:09,922 --> 01:09:11,223 Everything's right now. 879 01:09:12,220 --> 01:09:13,421 No. 880 01:09:15,321 --> 01:09:16,622 No, it isn't. 881 01:09:21,973 --> 01:09:23,274 Your men hate me. 882 01:09:23,828 --> 01:09:25,418 That's why they try to kill me. 883 01:09:26,621 --> 01:09:29,422 And they'll hate you too, if you continue to love me. 884 01:09:31,596 --> 01:09:35,011 I cause nothing but suspicion and rebellion in your camp. 885 01:09:35,780 --> 01:09:38,147 Your men cannot forget that I'm a Roman... 886 01:09:38,315 --> 01:09:39,617 and their enemy. 887 01:09:42,534 --> 01:09:43,936 They will forget, Silvia. 888 01:09:45,314 --> 01:09:48,317 But will you? - Everything is against us. 889 01:09:48,903 --> 01:09:50,104 Everything. 890 01:09:53,797 --> 01:09:55,529 Are you sorry you came to me? 891 01:10:00,474 --> 01:10:02,576 Dearest, I'm not sorry. 892 01:10:09,214 --> 01:10:10,879 The Senate has made a grave error 893 01:10:10,879 --> 01:10:12,981 to appoint Varro commander of our army. 894 01:10:14,427 --> 01:10:16,825 He's a man who is ruled by impulse, not by reason. 895 01:10:16,878 --> 01:10:18,648 But they also have appointed Aemilius. 896 01:10:18,673 --> 01:10:20,336 You always had faith in him. 897 01:10:20,533 --> 01:10:21,734 Yes. 898 01:10:23,496 --> 01:10:24,875 But how can an army be led... 899 01:10:24,899 --> 01:10:26,894 by two commanders, who hate each other. 900 01:10:26,929 --> 01:10:29,489 Aemilius will know how to handle Varro, you'll see. 901 01:10:31,376 --> 01:10:32,577 Let's hope so. 902 01:10:38,556 --> 01:10:40,782 Never leave his side, Quintilius. 903 01:11:01,290 --> 01:11:03,252 Well, that couldn't have worked out better for us. 904 01:11:03,277 --> 01:11:05,433 But we're confronted with an army, twice our size. 905 01:11:05,458 --> 01:11:07,060 Yes, but you forget one thing. 906 01:11:08,067 --> 01:11:10,228 The Roman army has two commanders. 907 01:11:11,559 --> 01:11:13,731 Two commanders, that hate each other. 908 01:11:15,025 --> 01:11:16,426 You know what this means? 909 01:11:17,394 --> 01:11:20,445 Disorder, confusion, lack of unity. 910 01:11:20,786 --> 01:11:22,304 Which we must take advantage of. 911 01:11:22,391 --> 01:11:24,185 The Romans are crossing the Ophantus river. 912 01:11:24,210 --> 01:11:25,759 They intend to attack in force. 913 01:11:26,483 --> 01:11:27,684 Here. 914 01:11:31,120 --> 01:11:32,321 This is the river. 915 01:11:33,283 --> 01:11:34,865 And this is the Roman troops. 916 01:11:36,179 --> 01:11:37,930 We'll allow them to cross the river. 917 01:11:38,839 --> 01:11:41,142 Now, the only danger will be the Roman cavalry. 918 01:11:42,836 --> 01:11:44,500 But the way it's deployed, 919 01:11:44,524 --> 01:11:46,228 will restrict its movements. 920 01:11:47,772 --> 01:11:49,974 Our infantry in the center we'll withdraw. 921 01:11:52,412 --> 01:11:53,988 As the Romans advance, 922 01:11:54,012 --> 01:11:55,912 we'll move in on them from behind... 923 01:11:57,370 --> 01:11:59,165 and cut them to pieces, 924 01:12:00,183 --> 01:12:01,585 with our pincer. 925 01:12:19,098 --> 01:12:21,965 Second centuria onto the ferry. 926 01:12:33,458 --> 01:12:36,056 Centurions Caius and Cato relay my orders: 927 01:12:36,198 --> 01:12:38,940 companies 1, 6 and 7 march according to plan. 928 01:12:39,817 --> 01:12:41,326 Hit the shore. 929 01:12:59,129 --> 01:13:00,330 Move up. 930 01:13:12,179 --> 01:13:14,712 Eight centuria, forward march. 931 01:13:18,414 --> 01:13:20,345 Varro, please. Listen to me. 932 01:13:20,503 --> 01:13:21,904 It's madness to post the infantry... 933 01:13:21,929 --> 01:13:23,116 so close to the river. 934 01:13:23,141 --> 01:13:24,443 The cavalry... 935 01:13:24,642 --> 01:13:25,888 has no room to maneuver, 936 01:13:25,913 --> 01:13:28,137 you may need their support in an emergency. 937 01:13:29,620 --> 01:13:31,534 It's my turn today, you understand me? 938 01:13:31,944 --> 01:13:33,698 I'm in command. Obey my orders. 939 01:13:33,731 --> 01:13:35,132 But it is suicide. 940 01:13:35,850 --> 01:13:37,501 Your job is to obey. 941 01:13:37,851 --> 01:13:39,277 I'm sure I can do quite well... 942 01:13:39,301 --> 01:13:40,997 without that great cavalry of yours. 943 01:13:50,673 --> 01:13:52,650 Hurry the ferry back. 944 01:13:55,202 --> 01:13:56,704 Close ranks. 945 01:14:09,544 --> 01:14:10,745 Halt. 946 01:14:15,970 --> 01:14:18,639 Phase one: Attack the outposts. 947 01:14:40,009 --> 01:14:41,213 Quiet. 948 01:14:50,595 --> 01:14:51,796 Go. 949 01:14:59,382 --> 01:15:00,583 Alert. 950 01:15:11,628 --> 01:15:13,001 Hit them hard. 951 01:15:16,137 --> 01:15:17,339 Fall back. 952 01:15:22,057 --> 01:15:23,258 Fall back. 953 01:15:24,258 --> 01:15:25,559 Back to our lines. 954 01:15:42,770 --> 01:15:44,768 The Carthaginian outposts are falling back. 955 01:15:45,524 --> 01:15:47,525 Good, return to your post. 956 01:15:47,889 --> 01:15:49,345 Give the order to march. 957 01:15:49,513 --> 01:15:51,418 Hit the enemy in the center of his line. 958 01:15:51,682 --> 01:15:52,883 March. 959 01:16:09,150 --> 01:16:11,867 The fate of all of us, depends on this battle. 960 01:16:12,383 --> 01:16:15,753 If we lose, we'll be hunted down like criminals. 961 01:16:16,038 --> 01:16:18,625 Our army will be sold into slavery. 962 01:16:18,649 --> 01:16:20,677 We will never again see our homeland. 963 01:16:21,165 --> 01:16:22,366 But if we win, 964 01:16:23,187 --> 01:16:25,796 we'll have the future of the Roman Empire in our hands. 965 01:16:25,797 --> 01:16:26,998 Hannibal. 966 01:16:27,015 --> 01:16:28,309 The Romans are attacking. 967 01:16:28,334 --> 01:16:30,345 Give orders that the center must withdraw further. 968 01:16:31,446 --> 01:16:33,048 The Romans are falling into our trap. 969 01:17:03,366 --> 01:17:04,567 Like rats in the trap. 970 01:17:05,417 --> 01:17:06,818 Now we can move our left wing. 971 01:17:07,452 --> 01:17:10,149 I'll take the right, then we'll attack together. 972 01:17:10,303 --> 01:17:12,653 But the Romans haven't used their cavalry yet. 973 01:17:14,175 --> 01:17:15,738 They have the river at their backs. 974 01:17:17,495 --> 01:17:20,298 Whatever maneuver they try, they're finished. 975 01:17:36,781 --> 01:17:38,994 Roman troops are attacking the center of our lines. 976 01:17:39,018 --> 01:17:40,219 Stand ready. 977 01:18:18,521 --> 01:18:21,094 Take cover. We're being attacked from all sides. 978 01:19:40,561 --> 01:19:42,362 We are surrounded on all sides. 979 01:19:42,387 --> 01:19:43,588 Get the reserve. 980 01:19:43,613 --> 01:19:45,708 Alarm Paulus Aemilius and the cavalry. 981 01:20:03,836 --> 01:20:05,339 Our infantry is completely surrounded. 982 01:20:05,364 --> 01:20:07,517 Take me to Paulus Aemilius. Where is he? 983 01:20:36,731 --> 01:20:37,932 We must attack... 984 01:20:37,957 --> 01:20:39,730 and destroy the Carthaginian troops, 985 01:20:39,754 --> 01:20:41,404 who encircle our infantry. 986 01:20:42,210 --> 01:20:44,212 Let's save our comrades. 987 01:20:44,237 --> 01:20:46,239 Hack a way out of the trap for them. 988 01:20:46,264 --> 01:20:48,566 Attack. - Forward. 989 01:21:35,350 --> 01:21:36,551 Forward. 990 01:21:43,891 --> 01:21:45,092 Attack. 991 01:21:51,054 --> 01:21:52,256 Forward. 992 01:22:09,668 --> 01:22:10,870 We're cut off. 993 01:22:14,678 --> 01:22:15,879 Attack. 994 01:22:59,647 --> 01:23:01,048 Proconsul Varro has fled. 995 01:23:01,082 --> 01:23:03,441 The Carthaginian cavalry is attacking in a pincer movement. 996 01:23:03,466 --> 01:23:04,868 We'll be cut to pieces. 997 01:23:09,259 --> 01:23:10,460 We're outflanked. 998 01:23:11,280 --> 01:23:14,140 Back to the river and recross it at all costs. 999 01:23:18,514 --> 01:23:20,516 Back to the river. 1000 01:23:29,539 --> 01:23:31,072 Throw the Romans in the river. 1001 01:23:46,006 --> 01:23:47,208 Turn back. 1002 01:23:47,657 --> 01:23:49,724 Hold them off until we can cross. 1003 01:24:33,953 --> 01:24:35,501 The battle is over. 1004 01:24:35,525 --> 01:24:37,536 I want you to contact all your commanders. 1005 01:24:38,141 --> 01:24:40,571 Tell them that not a single Roman is to leave Cannae. 1006 01:25:21,463 --> 01:25:23,314 Consul Paulus Aemilius is dead. 1007 01:25:23,338 --> 01:25:24,799 The Roman woman has found the body... 1008 01:25:24,824 --> 01:25:26,721 of the son of Quintus Fabius, down the river. 1009 01:26:09,644 --> 01:26:10,845 I'm sorry. 1010 01:26:37,270 --> 01:26:39,240 Forgive this intrusion, Fabius. 1011 01:26:39,311 --> 01:26:41,302 We are here in the name of the Senate. 1012 01:26:41,735 --> 01:26:44,982 We know how deeply you grieve at the loss of your only son. 1013 01:26:45,747 --> 01:26:47,048 This is his sword. 1014 01:27:02,230 --> 01:27:06,051 Many fathers have lost their sons. 1015 01:27:07,246 --> 01:27:10,969 The Gods have spared few hopes. 1016 01:27:24,405 --> 01:27:27,385 Fabius, we also came for another reason. 1017 01:27:28,098 --> 01:27:29,786 To inform you that the Senate offers you... 1018 01:27:29,811 --> 01:27:31,316 the office of proconsul. 1019 01:27:32,210 --> 01:27:34,000 This time on your own terms. 1020 01:27:35,516 --> 01:27:37,166 You too, Minucius? 1021 01:27:39,458 --> 01:27:41,776 Who had been my relentless opponent. 1022 01:27:43,182 --> 01:27:46,364 Grave conditions, demand the greatest leader. 1023 01:27:49,238 --> 01:27:52,747 I hope I can live up to your expectations. 1024 01:27:57,863 --> 01:28:00,878 I believe I speak for every Roman citizen, 1025 01:28:01,726 --> 01:28:04,745 when I say Rome will never submit... 1026 01:28:05,357 --> 01:28:06,885 to a foreign invader. 1027 01:28:08,362 --> 01:28:09,986 In the words of Hannibal himself, 1028 01:28:10,010 --> 01:28:11,579 when he crossed the Alps: 1029 01:28:12,622 --> 01:28:14,183 Conquer or die. 1030 01:28:46,899 --> 01:28:48,100 What's wrong? 1031 01:28:50,225 --> 01:28:52,123 Your uncle was made proconsul. 1032 01:28:52,974 --> 01:28:55,513 He sent a message: 'Conquer or die.' 1033 01:28:56,001 --> 01:28:57,766 What else could he have answered? 1034 01:28:59,179 --> 01:29:00,480 You sound pleased. 1035 01:29:01,160 --> 01:29:02,361 No. 1036 01:29:03,770 --> 01:29:05,071 I'm sorry. 1037 01:29:07,558 --> 01:29:08,759 I'm sorry. 1038 01:29:09,667 --> 01:29:11,497 They're giving a feast for me in Capua. 1039 01:29:12,550 --> 01:29:13,955 I want you to go along with me. 1040 01:29:14,710 --> 01:29:17,632 Please, I'd rather stay here. 1041 01:29:17,795 --> 01:29:20,520 But you can't stay inside, always by yourself. 1042 01:29:20,679 --> 01:29:21,981 You must get out. 1043 01:29:45,718 --> 01:29:48,365 Too much of a let down can become dangerous. 1044 01:29:49,182 --> 01:29:50,483 Let them rest. 1045 01:29:51,240 --> 01:29:53,944 When our brother Maharbal comes back from Carthage, 1046 01:29:53,969 --> 01:29:55,289 there will be war again. 1047 01:29:55,695 --> 01:29:57,774 I hope they bring the reinforcements. 1048 01:29:57,798 --> 01:29:59,108 We need them badly. 1049 01:29:59,668 --> 01:30:00,869 Don't worry. 1050 01:30:04,406 --> 01:30:07,543 Hannibal, aren't you coming with us to Capua? 1051 01:30:07,575 --> 01:30:09,231 The feast is in your honor. 1052 01:30:09,255 --> 01:30:11,363 It looks like the feast is in your honor. 1053 01:30:13,048 --> 01:30:15,640 I'll go ahead. Be sure to join us later. 1054 01:31:42,273 --> 01:31:43,474 Please. 1055 01:31:44,887 --> 01:31:46,933 Hannibal, Maharbal has just arrived. 1056 01:31:46,958 --> 01:31:48,159 He's in your tent. 1057 01:31:48,785 --> 01:31:50,951 Hasdrubal? - He's landed in Italia. 1058 01:31:51,625 --> 01:31:52,826 Wonderful. 1059 01:32:40,945 --> 01:32:42,146 Father. 1060 01:32:52,338 --> 01:32:53,831 Your eye hurts? 1061 01:32:54,288 --> 01:32:55,825 Nah, just a little. 1062 01:32:56,798 --> 01:32:58,919 They put this patch on, to keep the light out. 1063 01:32:58,975 --> 01:33:00,460 It'll be alright soon. 1064 01:33:05,024 --> 01:33:06,800 Would you like to see and feed the elephants? 1065 01:33:06,840 --> 01:33:08,940 Yes. - Mago. 1066 01:33:11,133 --> 01:33:12,434 Come, I'll show you. 1067 01:33:19,985 --> 01:33:21,186 Come on. 1068 01:33:28,751 --> 01:33:30,052 What are you doing here? 1069 01:33:31,324 --> 01:33:33,290 I've come to take my place beside you. 1070 01:33:33,315 --> 01:33:35,995 The Carthaginian priest told you that was impossible, years ago. 1071 01:33:37,367 --> 01:33:39,020 But I'm the mother of your son. 1072 01:33:39,045 --> 01:33:40,647 Leave our child out of this. 1073 01:33:41,457 --> 01:33:42,658 Danelia. 1074 01:33:43,325 --> 01:33:45,164 I want no more of your tricks. 1075 01:33:46,081 --> 01:33:47,876 You've been very well provided for. 1076 01:33:48,431 --> 01:33:50,474 And everything I own, belongs to my son. 1077 01:33:54,009 --> 01:33:56,472 I sent you to Carthage for reinforcements, where are they? 1078 01:33:56,615 --> 01:33:58,516 If you had followed my advice, 1079 01:33:58,542 --> 01:34:00,058 Rome would now be destroyed. 1080 01:34:00,226 --> 01:34:03,119 And Carthage would not have denied you your request. 1081 01:34:03,798 --> 01:34:05,262 Denied my request? 1082 01:34:05,653 --> 01:34:06,855 What do you mean? 1083 01:34:06,880 --> 01:34:10,087 Hasdrubal is returning with only 4000 men. 1084 01:34:11,338 --> 01:34:12,539 4000 men? 1085 01:34:15,069 --> 01:34:16,271 That's impossible. 1086 01:34:16,354 --> 01:34:18,455 In Carthage they think you are finished. 1087 01:34:18,844 --> 01:34:20,346 I thought you might need me now. 1088 01:34:25,739 --> 01:34:26,940 Where did she go? 1089 01:34:26,965 --> 01:34:28,382 She asked for a horse. She's gone. 1090 01:35:05,952 --> 01:35:07,253 Get cunning... 1091 01:35:08,758 --> 01:35:09,959 Oh, it's Hannibal. 1092 01:35:11,057 --> 01:35:12,359 On one side... 1093 01:35:25,035 --> 01:35:26,236 Please, don't go. 1094 01:35:27,461 --> 01:35:29,060 Why did you follow me? 1095 01:35:29,268 --> 01:35:31,309 Please. Please, let me go. 1096 01:35:32,882 --> 01:35:34,083 Silvia. 1097 01:35:38,088 --> 01:35:40,621 Take her in your arms. Go back to her. 1098 01:35:41,773 --> 01:35:43,533 I'm not going to explain my personal life... 1099 01:35:43,558 --> 01:35:44,759 to you, or anyone. 1100 01:35:47,692 --> 01:35:49,346 I love my son, Silvia. 1101 01:35:50,707 --> 01:35:51,908 And I love you. 1102 01:35:52,883 --> 01:35:54,352 I understand you. 1103 01:35:55,569 --> 01:35:58,171 I've had everything a woman could ask for in life. 1104 01:35:58,998 --> 01:36:01,039 I've spend my happiest hours with you. 1105 01:36:14,889 --> 01:36:16,541 Now I must return to Rome. 1106 01:36:17,105 --> 01:36:18,529 If you go back to Rome, 1107 01:36:19,408 --> 01:36:20,810 they'll put you to death. 1108 01:36:22,562 --> 01:36:24,202 Fabius will understand... 1109 01:36:24,357 --> 01:36:25,867 and he'll defend me. 1110 01:36:26,719 --> 01:36:27,920 There. 1111 01:36:39,392 --> 01:36:40,593 Wait. 1112 01:36:41,476 --> 01:36:44,152 Silvia. - Stop. Wait. 1113 01:36:44,517 --> 01:36:46,098 Take me with you. I'm Roman. 1114 01:36:50,247 --> 01:36:51,448 Don't shoot. 1115 01:36:58,676 --> 01:36:59,878 Take me away. 1116 01:37:16,087 --> 01:37:17,388 You're too good for me. 1117 01:37:20,840 --> 01:37:22,041 Alright. 1118 01:37:22,066 --> 01:37:23,667 I'm afraid, but I'll do my best. 1119 01:37:26,078 --> 01:37:27,553 Mercy. 1120 01:37:27,553 --> 01:37:29,827 Put out your hand, Roman. 1121 01:37:30,366 --> 01:37:33,469 I'm going to chop it off. - Stop it. 1122 01:37:38,576 --> 01:37:39,977 He should go right to bed, Mago. 1123 01:37:40,150 --> 01:37:41,352 Leave us alone. 1124 01:37:48,692 --> 01:37:49,893 Go put the sword away. 1125 01:37:51,096 --> 01:37:52,832 Your son does quite well. 1126 01:37:54,079 --> 01:37:56,062 Since he was four years old, he has been taught... 1127 01:37:56,087 --> 01:37:58,308 by the best Master-at-arms in Carthage. 1128 01:37:59,510 --> 01:38:01,179 I tried my best to raise him, 1129 01:38:01,543 --> 01:38:03,102 as you would have wanted me to. 1130 01:38:03,424 --> 01:38:04,869 I've told you a thousand times, 1131 01:38:04,894 --> 01:38:06,363 I don't want him to be like me. 1132 01:38:07,313 --> 01:38:09,359 I never want him to know the meaning of the words... 1133 01:38:09,384 --> 01:38:10,885 "hate" and "revenge". 1134 01:38:12,341 --> 01:38:14,203 Will you please take him back home? 1135 01:38:15,251 --> 01:38:17,330 Do one thing decent in your life, Danelia. 1136 01:38:18,602 --> 01:38:21,454 If not for me, for yourself. 1137 01:38:29,783 --> 01:38:30,984 Stay here. 1138 01:38:37,734 --> 01:38:38,935 Wait, Hannibal. Wait. 1139 01:38:39,347 --> 01:38:40,549 It's our brother. 1140 01:38:41,409 --> 01:38:44,483 A Roman rider threw it into one of our outposts. 1141 01:39:39,745 --> 01:39:41,469 Is it time? - Yes, sir. 1142 01:39:45,260 --> 01:39:47,071 Please, wait. 1143 01:40:11,716 --> 01:40:12,917 Now? 1144 01:40:15,035 --> 01:40:16,236 I'm ready. 1145 01:40:20,367 --> 01:40:22,169 I'm not afraid to die. 1146 01:40:46,515 --> 01:40:48,637 It's all I can do for you. 1147 01:40:50,779 --> 01:40:52,371 Death will come soon... 1148 01:40:53,327 --> 01:40:54,528 and painlessly. 1149 01:40:58,402 --> 01:40:59,603 Drink. 1150 01:41:13,734 --> 01:41:14,936 Thank you. 1151 01:41:25,999 --> 01:41:27,200 Please. 1152 01:41:34,365 --> 01:41:35,667 He gave it to me. 1153 01:41:42,427 --> 01:41:44,540 I'll see that it gets to him. 1154 01:42:02,065 --> 01:42:03,667 Spears down. 1155 01:42:55,120 --> 01:42:56,725 Brother, the Romans are attacking. 1156 01:42:57,087 --> 01:42:59,060 Our first lines are crumbling. 1157 01:43:01,470 --> 01:43:02,672 Ready. 1158 01:43:12,804 --> 01:43:14,006 March. 1159 01:43:15,328 --> 01:43:16,529 March. 1160 01:43:18,500 --> 01:43:19,701 March. 1161 01:43:25,088 --> 01:43:27,551 Now the destiny of Hannibal is sealed. 1162 01:43:28,907 --> 01:43:31,259 Driven by events, he cannot undo. 1163 01:43:32,550 --> 01:43:35,521 Bound forever to the terrible and barren oath, 1164 01:43:36,509 --> 01:43:39,448 he will continue the ceaseless combat till the end. 1165 01:43:41,968 --> 01:43:45,137 So he fought on, for endless years, 1166 01:43:45,162 --> 01:43:46,363 March. 1167 01:43:46,616 --> 01:43:47,817 in many lands. 1168 01:43:50,181 --> 01:43:51,933 Maybe with a single hope left, 1169 01:43:51,958 --> 01:43:53,159 March. 1170 01:43:53,384 --> 01:43:56,656 that his son would never know the bitterness of command. 1171 01:43:58,001 --> 01:44:01,004 The burden of framing the history of mankind.