1 00:00:12,533 --> 00:00:16,533 THE BORGIA FAMILY Season 1 Pilot Episode 2 00:00:16,558 --> 00:00:20,558 Translation and adaptation: Ionu�666, Shadow and Felixuca 3 00:01:34,175 --> 00:01:42,902 ROME 1492 - THE CENTER OF THE CHRISTIAN WORLD PAPAL RECORD. 4 00:01:44,418 --> 00:01:46,700 The Pope had the power to crown and dethrone kings 5 00:01:46,906 --> 00:01:49,757 to change the destiny of empires. 6 00:01:50,478 --> 00:01:52,212 The church was mired in corruption. Pope Innocent VIII was dying 7 00:01:54,182 --> 00:02:01,328 And the Papal Chair was a prize wanted by all. 8 00:02:01,329 --> 00:02:08,399 ...who protects us from the evil one, And you give us eternal life. 9 00:02:08,803 --> 00:02:10,437 Amen. 10 00:02:12,440 --> 00:02:18,178 Sprinkle me with hyssop and I shall be clean. Wash me and I will be cleaner than snow 11 00:02:20,114 --> 00:02:24,351 It's scary to go in, but you have to. 12 00:02:24,385 --> 00:02:26,249 From the overflow... 13 00:02:26,250 --> 00:02:29,089 I am about to meet my Maker. 14 00:02:29,123 --> 00:02:37,226 I confessed and... I confess that I am very afraid. 15 00:02:40,034 --> 00:02:47,561 Column. The effort. Orsini. Borgia. 16 00:02:48,076 --> 00:02:51,778 - Your Holiness. - Della Rovere. 17 00:02:51,813 --> 00:02:53,780 Glory to the Father... 18 00:02:53,815 --> 00:03:02,622 You will fight like dogs over the lion I leave, 19 00:03:02,657 --> 00:03:09,686 for the Chair of Saint Peter. But it used to be pure. 20 00:03:11,599 --> 00:03:21,322 I spotted it with our greed and debauchery. 21 00:03:24,879 --> 00:03:30,117 Which one of you... will clean it? 22 00:03:32,487 --> 00:03:38,692 It will be clean, Your Holiness, with the tears I shed. 23 00:03:38,993 --> 00:03:41,428 I swear to God. 24 00:03:41,462 --> 00:03:44,998 Dare you swear, Spanish pig? 25 00:03:45,032 --> 00:03:51,691 As Vice Chancellor, I swear to God. 26 00:03:52,006 --> 00:03:53,693 Me too, Your Holiness. 27 00:03:55,074 --> 00:03:56,409 And I, Your Holiness... 28 00:03:56,444 --> 00:03:58,779 Be still, Your Holiness. 29 00:03:58,813 --> 00:04:04,985 The glory of our Holy Church it will be restored during my lifetime. 30 00:04:07,889 --> 00:04:12,490 Please... God. 31 00:04:57,638 --> 00:05:02,679 - There is a door at the back... that leads to the street. - The back exit? 32 00:05:05,346 --> 00:05:08,481 - Are you a cleric? - Didn't you realize? 33 00:05:08,516 --> 00:05:10,950 It was nothing ecclesiastical About you last night. 34 00:05:13,254 --> 00:05:17,990 At night I am who I want to be. And the day is like that. 35 00:05:20,895 --> 00:05:22,729 Lucrezia! 36 00:05:24,966 --> 00:05:29,169 - Little sister! - I saw a lady... another one! 37 00:05:29,203 --> 00:05:31,171 There is a punishment for spying. 38 00:05:31,205 --> 00:05:33,139 - Which one is it? - I think you know! 39 00:05:33,174 --> 00:05:35,842 Not! 40 00:05:40,548 --> 00:05:45,692 - Can I come to your wedding? - I will never have a wedding, you know that. 41 00:05:46,254 --> 00:05:52,578 Not. You are married to God. Don't you love God, Cesare? 42 00:05:53,995 --> 00:05:58,168 - More than I love you - Don't worry, brother. 43 00:05:59,033 --> 00:06:04,100 Maybe dad will become pope And you will be able to be whoever you want. 44 00:06:05,139 --> 00:06:08,408 If he becomes pope, i will be what he wants 45 00:06:08,442 --> 00:06:10,944 Can a pope have children, Cesare? 46 00:06:10,978 --> 00:06:15,282 I heard a rumor that Pope Innocent would be 12. 47 00:06:15,316 --> 00:06:18,685 But I also heard that he is dying. 48 00:06:18,719 --> 00:06:20,987 There is nothing new. He has been dying for several weeks. 49 00:06:21,022 --> 00:06:24,190 If he dies, our father will he wear the crown? 50 00:06:26,193 --> 00:06:29,629 The new pope will be elected by the College of Cardinals, my love. 51 00:06:29,664 --> 00:06:34,000 and only God can predict the outcome. 52 00:06:34,035 --> 00:06:37,988 As you will not have a wedding, I pray to God to choose my father. 53 00:06:39,507 --> 00:06:44,244 I want to wear a beautiful white veil Encrusted with pearls for his coronation. 54 00:06:44,278 --> 00:06:46,680 Then God needs help. 55 00:06:51,185 --> 00:06:54,087 - What did they hear? - The Pope takes his last breath. 56 00:06:54,121 --> 00:06:56,122 God rest his soul... 57 00:07:15,910 --> 00:07:18,878 We have to get you out of here Before locking the doors. 58 00:07:18,913 --> 00:07:21,948 - Let it begin. - do you know what you have to do? 59 00:07:21,983 --> 00:07:24,784 - Yes, dad. - keeps our family safe. 60 00:07:24,819 --> 00:07:28,388 Until the new pope is elected, there will be anarchy in Rome... 61 00:07:28,422 --> 00:07:31,124 Each faction fighting for your own candidate. 62 00:07:31,158 --> 00:07:34,127 And if... after the first ballot... if the smoke is black... 63 00:07:34,161 --> 00:07:38,465 As you said, father I know what I have to do. 64 00:07:42,269 --> 00:07:47,073 I have been waiting all my life for this moment. I repeat. 65 00:07:47,308 --> 00:07:51,478 If the first ballot fails, I will send news... 66 00:07:51,512 --> 00:07:52,779 On the wings of a dove... 67 00:07:52,813 --> 00:07:56,416 ...The names of the cardinals which must be convinced. 68 00:07:56,450 --> 00:07:59,386 With properties, benefits And if needed, gold. 69 00:07:59,420 --> 00:08:03,232 - It's called simony, father. - God will forgive us, son. 70 00:08:03,824 --> 00:08:09,450 But I will not forget your failure... or your brother's. 71 00:08:09,997 --> 00:08:14,007 - Did you misunderstand me? - We will not disappoint you, father. 72 00:08:23,477 --> 00:08:24,978 go now 73 00:08:28,983 --> 00:08:32,318 Return to Spain, Borgia! You enjoyed your day in Rome. 74 00:08:32,353 --> 00:08:34,895 You can no longer squeeze favors from a dead father. 75 00:08:35,072 --> 00:08:36,473 I was born here, as far as I know. 76 00:08:36,584 --> 00:08:42,862 If a pig is born in a stable, does that mean it's a horse? 77 00:08:45,132 --> 00:08:49,196 Rome is for Romanians now. The new pope will take care. 78 00:08:50,104 --> 00:08:54,109 - If the new pope is Spanish? - If my mother is the Virgin Mary? 79 00:08:54,442 --> 00:08:57,243 Was the virgin a Romanian whore? It's new to me. 80 00:09:20,301 --> 00:09:22,135 Excuse me. 81 00:09:25,206 --> 00:09:28,041 My brother is talking Before thinking. 82 00:09:28,075 --> 00:09:31,678 I beg you to forgive him. 83 00:09:38,052 --> 00:09:41,554 - I should have left them. - Kill me? Your younger brother? 84 00:09:41,589 --> 00:09:44,390 Dad would never have forgiven you. 85 00:09:59,507 --> 00:10:00,974 did you hear 86 00:10:01,008 --> 00:10:03,576 Even Gioffre heard, didn't he? 87 00:10:03,611 --> 00:10:06,446 - Papa died. - do you know what it means? 88 00:10:06,480 --> 00:10:08,515 I know there will be a vote. 89 00:10:08,549 --> 00:10:11,117 And there will be chaos in the city until it ends. 90 00:10:11,152 --> 00:10:13,953 Do you think our father can win, Juan? 91 00:10:13,988 --> 00:10:16,122 Are we allowed to dream, mom? 92 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:18,036 Your father found a way to love us and stay with us, 93 00:10:18,037 --> 00:10:21,727 but I'm not sure even if the pope will do the same. 94 00:10:21,762 --> 00:10:24,441 - As a father, he can do what he wants. - Are you sure? 95 00:10:25,299 --> 00:10:29,841 Kings, popes and emperors he dedicates himself to the people, not to the families. 96 00:10:30,104 --> 00:10:33,481 If we leave the ballot to follow his course will not be pope. 97 00:10:33,516 --> 00:10:35,308 What other option do we have? 98 00:10:35,342 --> 00:10:37,142 It is in the hands of God. 99 00:10:37,913 --> 00:10:41,056 It's up to the College of Cardinals, mom. It's not quite the same thing. 100 00:10:42,950 --> 00:10:44,751 On this. 101 00:10:51,025 --> 00:10:54,260 - Cardinal Borgia. - Your Highness, Cardinal. 102 00:10:54,295 --> 00:10:58,798 - Whoever wins the contest... - The scrutiny. 103 00:11:00,801 --> 00:11:04,805 If you were another man... maybe he would have voted for you. 104 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:10,843 You have done admirably the duties of vice chancellor. 105 00:11:10,878 --> 00:11:15,986 The church needs it of... your organizational genius. 106 00:11:17,818 --> 00:11:21,461 - But... - He has other needs. 107 00:11:22,256 --> 00:11:30,326 - And what are those? - Sincerity. Honesty. Kindness. 108 00:11:31,632 --> 00:11:38,118 - Do you have the impression that I do not have these qualities? - Yes. So I will fight against you. 109 00:11:39,440 --> 00:11:41,299 Until the end and after, if necessary, 110 00:11:41,300 --> 00:11:43,843 by all means which I have at hand. 111 00:11:46,013 --> 00:11:48,948 I have a habit of winning battles which I wear. 112 00:11:51,518 --> 00:11:56,798 - But why are we talking about the fight? - Everything is in God's hands. 113 00:11:59,126 --> 00:12:01,628 Good night, your lordship. 114 00:12:08,402 --> 00:12:12,331 For Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, four votes. 115 00:12:13,641 --> 00:12:17,305 For Cardinal Ascanio Sforza, six votes. 116 00:12:18,879 --> 00:12:23,578 For Cardinal Guilliano Della Rovere, Seven votes. 117 00:12:25,052 --> 00:12:29,380 For Cardinal Orsino Orsini, six votes. 118 00:12:30,524 --> 00:12:35,895 No one meets the majority... 119 00:12:43,103 --> 00:12:44,704 Dominus Deum... 120 00:12:44,738 --> 00:12:49,754 After the death of Pope Sixtus, they kept us for a month... 121 00:12:50,110 --> 00:12:51,297 Terrible. 122 00:12:52,046 --> 00:12:58,051 The company was tolerable, but the food... 123 00:12:58,085 --> 00:13:00,320 I had to lead a riot... 124 00:13:00,354 --> 00:13:04,390 I insisted that the tableware to be brought from outside. 125 00:13:04,425 --> 00:13:06,125 How unwise. 126 00:13:06,160 --> 00:13:09,962 And now I have salt in my soup. 127 00:13:09,997 --> 00:13:13,130 please take mine your lordship. 128 00:13:16,837 --> 00:13:19,439 Don't drink this. It's cool. I tasted it. 129 00:13:23,377 --> 00:13:27,246 From my vineyards in Valencia. 130 00:13:34,321 --> 00:13:37,517 - How can I thank you? - I really wonder... 131 00:13:40,928 --> 00:13:42,795 ...it's mine... 132 00:13:42,830 --> 00:13:44,221 The rules are clear. 133 00:13:44,256 --> 00:13:47,599 No contact with the outside, whatever the circumstances. 134 00:13:47,601 --> 00:13:51,672 But you probably know that digestion Cardinal Versucci is very delicate. 135 00:13:51,851 --> 00:13:54,607 That's why he has rabbit cooked in milk. 136 00:13:56,977 --> 00:14:01,180 Good. and... Cardinal Piccolomini... 137 00:14:03,984 --> 00:14:06,786 Milk piglet with rosemary. 138 00:14:06,820 --> 00:14:12,430 indeed. The welfare of the curia is of great importance��. 139 00:14:12,590 --> 00:14:14,995 As Vice Chancellor, their health is my concern. 140 00:14:15,030 --> 00:14:16,662 A healthy mind in a healthy body. 141 00:14:16,697 --> 00:14:19,599 St. Augustine would disagree. 142 00:14:19,633 --> 00:14:23,369 He raised in glory the virtues of fasting. 143 00:14:23,404 --> 00:14:25,972 Saint Augustine... didn't have to never to vote in the conclave. 144 00:14:32,980 --> 00:14:37,758 My dear sons, Cardinal Versucci, Piccolomini and Sanso, 145 00:14:38,352 --> 00:14:41,340 Give them some titles and benefits 146 00:14:41,617 --> 00:14:44,969 from the Borgia abbeys, monasteries and bishops. 147 00:14:44,992 --> 00:14:47,994 ...Versucci, Piccolomini and Sanso, 148 00:14:48,028 --> 00:14:51,764 give them titles and benefits 149 00:14:51,799 --> 00:14:54,133 from the Borgia abbeys, monasteries and bishoprics 150 00:14:54,168 --> 00:14:58,538 Julius... Versucci... 151 00:14:58,572 --> 00:15:02,108 All rights for abbeys... 152 00:15:02,142 --> 00:15:04,877 ...St. Catherine of Siena. Cardinal Allesandro Piccolomini. 153 00:15:04,912 --> 00:15:07,380 Cardinal Allesandro Piccolomini. 154 00:15:07,414 --> 00:15:09,749 Fried suckling pig for the cardinal. 155 00:15:11,852 --> 00:15:15,465 Fried and... stuffed. 156 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:19,659 - Cardinal Julius Versucci. - Rabbit. 157 00:15:19,693 --> 00:15:23,701 Rabbit... baked in milk. 158 00:15:58,232 --> 00:15:59,732 Tasty. 159 00:16:01,235 --> 00:16:06,163 Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere... has ten votes. 160 00:16:07,941 --> 00:16:12,044 Cardinal Ascanio Sforza, five. 161 00:16:12,079 --> 00:16:19,650 Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia has eight votes. But no one has the required majority. 162 00:16:24,191 --> 00:16:28,961 My dear sons, we are on the right track towards our goal, 163 00:16:29,730 --> 00:16:32,398 but now I have to let's redouble our efforts. 164 00:16:32,432 --> 00:16:34,934 Send your brother by the Borgia churches 165 00:16:34,968 --> 00:16:39,071 to empty them of gold, ornaments and precious stones. 166 00:16:39,106 --> 00:16:43,359 I emptied the churches of Romagna. I left the altars empty. 167 00:16:44,077 --> 00:16:48,110 - They were full of gold ornaments. - You are a real reformer, brother. 168 00:16:48,382 --> 00:16:51,384 I don't know those cardinals vows of poverty. 169 00:16:54,988 --> 00:17:02,014 - Why a pigeon, Cesare? - It has a double purpose, my love. 170 00:17:02,329 --> 00:17:08,127 Like many things in life, it is a symbol, but also a messenger. 171 00:17:08,235 --> 00:17:12,705 - A symbol of what? - Of the pure soul. 172 00:17:12,739 --> 00:17:17,351 - and a messenger of what? - Of corruption. 173 00:17:17,844 --> 00:17:21,681 You want to say that he has news by how many votes 174 00:17:21,715 --> 00:17:24,617 we have to buy in the papal election. 175 00:17:24,651 --> 00:17:26,686 You are incredibly knowledgeable, sister. 176 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:29,589 But I have confidence that your soul is still pure. 177 00:17:29,623 --> 00:17:34,919 - How many votes do we need, Cesare? - you know too much, don't you? 178 00:17:34,928 --> 00:17:37,964 You are mistaken. I know too little... 179 00:17:37,998 --> 00:17:43,445 Dear father, nine donkeys Load with gold and precious stones 180 00:17:43,870 --> 00:17:46,105 They are distributed to the palaces of the following cardinals: 181 00:17:46,139 --> 00:17:49,241 Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere gathered... 182 00:17:49,276 --> 00:17:52,011 Cardinal Ascana Sforza gathered four... 183 00:17:52,045 --> 00:17:56,282 Cardinal Rodreigo Borgia squeezed ten votes. 184 00:17:56,316 --> 00:17:58,751 No one has the required majority. 185 00:18:04,825 --> 00:18:08,628 Of course, Cardinal Sforza, The whole conclave knows 186 00:18:08,662 --> 00:18:13,383 that I cannot be vice-chancellor and the pope of Rome. 187 00:18:13,473 --> 00:18:16,268 Then you can no longer be vice chancellor. 188 00:18:16,303 --> 00:18:20,950 You mean... that he could become pope of Rome? 189 00:18:21,108 --> 00:18:25,578 If you find it a suitable vice chancellor. 190 00:18:25,612 --> 00:18:32,528 Which do you think it would be the necessary qualities, Cardinal Sforza? 191 00:18:35,188 --> 00:18:43,804 Discretion. Loyalty. And a certain kind of unwisdom. 192 00:18:46,333 --> 00:18:48,701 Can you be more specific? 193 00:18:50,704 --> 00:18:51,589 Say the right one as vice chancellor 194 00:18:51,590 --> 00:18:57,929 should support him the vice chancellor who will become pope. 195 00:19:04,985 --> 00:19:09,897 And I say that we have an understanding. 196 00:19:12,859 --> 00:19:17,763 Cardinal Giuliano Della Rovere sighed Seven votes. 197 00:19:17,798 --> 00:19:23,369 Cardinal Alberto Colonna, two. 198 00:19:23,403 --> 00:19:27,987 Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia... fourteen. 199 00:19:28,975 --> 00:19:33,345 Cardinal Borgia has the required majority. 200 00:19:33,380 --> 00:19:38,993 Correction: Cardinal Borgia bought majority required. 201 00:19:40,020 --> 00:19:43,422 What do you mean? 202 00:19:43,457 --> 00:19:46,392 He wants to say yes Saint Peter's chair is for sale. 203 00:19:46,426 --> 00:19:50,898 And that it was bought by a Spaniard involved up to the neck in simony. 204 00:19:51,098 --> 00:19:53,399 I don't understand. 205 00:19:53,433 --> 00:19:55,901 You preferred to be buy from an italian? 206 00:19:55,936 --> 00:20:00,439 By someone who deserves the papacy at least... 207 00:20:00,474 --> 00:20:06,393 Then my first act as a pope I will have to do an investigation of the ballot. 208 00:20:06,580 --> 00:20:10,845 The second, of course... will be to name 209 00:20:11,275 --> 00:20:19,347 a vice chancellor with a big office And a custom income as my gift. 210 00:20:20,026 --> 00:20:23,829 There are two clear options: 211 00:20:23,864 --> 00:20:26,465 Cardinals Della Rovere and Orsini. 212 00:20:26,500 --> 00:20:29,693 But the pope cannot name one 213 00:20:30,863 --> 00:20:32,849 which put in doubt my right to be pope. 214 00:20:33,540 --> 00:20:35,508 It was not my intention. 215 00:20:35,542 --> 00:20:38,878 Not mine either. 216 00:20:38,912 --> 00:20:42,014 I don't understand. 217 00:20:42,048 --> 00:20:46,752 And the Spanish race is his friend. 218 00:20:53,593 --> 00:20:57,663 Can we continue? 219 00:20:57,697 --> 00:21:00,566 To conclude: Cardinal Borgia met the majority. 220 00:21:00,600 --> 00:21:06,739 An examination of the head up to the feet is necessary. 221 00:21:06,773 --> 00:21:11,110 And Cardinal Borgia obeys. 222 00:21:22,722 --> 00:21:26,158 There is some doubt that the good cardinal is a man? 223 00:21:26,193 --> 00:21:28,160 Not if we consider children. 224 00:21:28,195 --> 00:21:31,163 Let the one without children throw the stone first. 225 00:21:31,198 --> 00:21:36,105 - We heard rumors... of a rhinoceros horn. - That small? 226 00:22:03,997 --> 00:22:06,832 Let it go. The suspense is killing them. 227 00:22:12,873 --> 00:22:15,474 Habet duos testiculos... 228 00:22:15,508 --> 00:22:19,311 ...et bene pendentes. 229 00:22:19,346 --> 00:22:21,814 He has two healthy testicles. 230 00:22:21,848 --> 00:22:23,749 Glory to God. 231 00:23:19,005 --> 00:23:23,008 We have a new pope! 232 00:23:41,127 --> 00:23:49,150 In the name of the Father, of the Son And of the Holy Spirit, amen. 233 00:23:49,502 --> 00:23:53,672 ...you are our eternal master... 234 00:23:53,707 --> 00:23:58,210 ...and of the Holy Spirit. 235 00:23:58,244 --> 00:24:00,412 Amen. 236 00:24:03,416 --> 00:24:07,453 Your sins are forgiven, sisters. 237 00:24:07,487 --> 00:24:13,647 - By the pope's bastard? - Son! His favorite son! 238 00:24:21,568 --> 00:24:24,370 I ask to confess, Holy Father, because I have sinned. 239 00:24:28,908 --> 00:24:33,147 - How did you sin, son? - I corrupted my soul. 240 00:24:34,247 --> 00:24:38,874 I gave properties, castles, benefits to my cardinal brothers. 241 00:24:39,085 --> 00:24:44,823 I transferred documents in my hands roasted animals and birds. 242 00:24:44,858 --> 00:24:47,726 Everything to ensure your choice as pope. 243 00:24:47,761 --> 00:24:51,030 And God will reward us ten times more. 244 00:24:53,033 --> 00:24:56,168 But you have to ease my soul, father. 245 00:24:56,202 --> 00:25:00,939 Maybe a family like ours to survive such a prize? 246 00:25:00,974 --> 00:25:04,209 We are Spanish. I hate us. 247 00:25:04,244 --> 00:25:09,548 The enemies we currently have they will multiply ten times. 248 00:25:09,582 --> 00:25:12,351 God will protect him The vicar on earth, Cesare, 249 00:25:12,385 --> 00:25:13,842 and those dear to him. 250 00:25:14,142 --> 00:25:17,189 You will inform God of his duties in this regard? 251 00:25:17,190 --> 00:25:21,026 Why do you have a blasphemous tone, my son? 252 00:25:21,061 --> 00:25:24,430 Because I swear, if God won't protect us, I will. 253 00:25:24,464 --> 00:25:27,733 You are a bishop, Cesare. You don't need such thoughts. 254 00:25:27,767 --> 00:25:30,269 You gave me this burden, father. 255 00:25:30,303 --> 00:25:32,438 You acted like God be my calling. 256 00:25:32,472 --> 00:25:36,708 But the sins I have committed for you they convinced you for sure�� 257 00:25:36,743 --> 00:25:40,245 that the Church is not my vocation. 258 00:25:40,280 --> 00:25:43,597 I beg you to set me free of my vows. 259 00:25:43,598 --> 00:25:46,887 Let me live like a layman. Like a soldier. 260 00:25:48,054 --> 00:25:51,557 I will be able to protect our family from the storm which you provoked. 261 00:25:51,591 --> 00:25:53,302 You are my eldest son, Cesare. 262 00:25:53,303 --> 00:25:55,661 It was your destiny to be a prince of the church. 263 00:25:55,695 --> 00:25:59,231 I will be a prince of the state, father, And I think you know that. 264 00:25:59,265 --> 00:26:02,668 The papal army is small, Cesare. 265 00:26:02,702 --> 00:26:06,672 The battles I will fight they will be within these sacred walls. 266 00:26:06,706 --> 00:26:10,442 This is where I need your help. Juan can... 267 00:26:10,477 --> 00:26:14,179 ...to bear arms for the Borgia family and lead whatever army the pope has, 268 00:26:14,214 --> 00:26:16,882 And I don't want my authority to be put in doubt. 269 00:26:16,916 --> 00:26:21,720 I forgive you of all mistakes and sins, 270 00:26:21,754 --> 00:26:26,959 In the name of the Father, of the Son And of the Holy Spirit, amen. 271 00:26:43,543 --> 00:26:48,081 - Do you think it suits me, brother? - You have broad shoulders. 272 00:26:48,348 --> 00:26:51,956 Just like you. But they have no decoration. 273 00:26:52,752 --> 00:26:55,320 I thought of a head to cover the breastplate, 274 00:26:55,355 --> 00:26:57,489 with the Borgian bull in bright yellow. 275 00:26:57,524 --> 00:27:00,192 I like black. 276 00:27:00,226 --> 00:27:03,328 Black is for clerics, but for the soldiers, 277 00:27:03,363 --> 00:27:06,893 a yellow smoky bull. Or red, maybe? 278 00:27:08,868 --> 00:27:11,203 The black. 279 00:27:11,237 --> 00:27:13,672 And it fits. 280 00:27:28,221 --> 00:27:31,757 - Welcome, father. - I missed you. 281 00:27:31,791 --> 00:27:34,760 - So, you won. - Yes, I won. 282 00:27:34,794 --> 00:27:39,494 You got what you always wanted. My congratulations. 283 00:27:41,501 --> 00:27:44,803 and I... lost. 284 00:27:44,837 --> 00:27:47,973 - But what have you lost, my love? - On you. 285 00:27:48,007 --> 00:27:50,442 You will never lose me. 286 00:27:50,476 --> 00:27:57,747 In spirit, maybe, but... physically I have to. 287 00:27:58,284 --> 00:28:01,577 - A father can't love? - A pope can only love God. 288 00:28:02,655 --> 00:28:07,056 To be seen loving on anyone else it would be... unthinkable. 289 00:28:08,161 --> 00:28:12,364 So you will find keys take care of our feelings. 290 00:28:12,398 --> 00:28:15,567 As I have always done. 291 00:28:15,602 --> 00:28:20,806 All Rome knows you are the mother of my children. 292 00:28:20,840 --> 00:28:25,477 Not only must the pope be chaste, but it must be seen as such. 293 00:28:25,511 --> 00:28:28,013 Children. 294 00:28:28,047 --> 00:28:31,928 - You can be seen loving them, can't you? - Of course! 295 00:28:37,223 --> 00:28:41,693 I knew this day would come. 296 00:28:41,728 --> 00:28:44,196 As long as you are with me in spirit... 297 00:28:44,230 --> 00:28:47,266 - I always will be. - and with no one else. 298 00:28:50,136 --> 00:28:53,805 It's practically impossible, Vannozza. 299 00:28:53,840 --> 00:28:58,944 So we take a vow of chastity Along with your new status? 300 00:28:58,978 --> 00:29:02,758 - Do we also have to take a vow of poverty? - Poverty? 301 00:29:04,117 --> 00:29:07,052 God forbid! 302 00:29:07,086 --> 00:29:09,621 For the ceremonial procession�, 303 00:29:09,656 --> 00:29:14,993 horses, weapons and ornaments for 700 priests and 23 cardinals. 304 00:29:15,028 --> 00:29:18,363 together with the whole procession, knights and aristocrats. 305 00:29:18,398 --> 00:29:21,166 For Pope Alexander, a ceremonial throne 306 00:29:21,200 --> 00:29:26,595 built by Florentine workers, plated with gold and silver. 307 00:29:26,639 --> 00:29:29,207 For the Borgia family, a �decorated� car with gold threads, 308 00:29:32,245 --> 00:29:34,007 reconditioned in Venice. 309 00:29:34,449 --> 00:29:35,532 You are beautiful, mom. 310 00:29:36,683 --> 00:29:39,318 But you have to remember that you are not in mourning. 311 00:29:39,352 --> 00:29:41,019 Maybe they are. 312 00:29:43,022 --> 00:29:46,810 How would you lose your family? The life I had. 313 00:29:47,694 --> 00:29:52,702 - What do we have to gain? - The future. 314 00:30:31,337 --> 00:30:34,306 Step! Step! 315 00:32:35,728 --> 00:32:40,611 Take the tiara... which is ornamented with three crowns 316 00:32:41,868 --> 00:32:49,480 ...and be aware that you are the Father kings, monks, lords of the globe, 317 00:32:50,610 --> 00:32:55,714 earthly residents of our Lord Jesus Christ, 318 00:32:55,748 --> 00:33:05,428 Our savior, who has the power And glory for eternity. 319 00:33:09,028 --> 00:33:10,529 Amen. 320 00:33:14,033 --> 00:33:19,354 His Holiness, Pope Alexander Sixtus. 321 00:33:19,389 --> 00:33:24,676 There are so many titles, Cesare. 322 00:33:24,710 --> 00:33:28,179 What will the family say now? 323 00:33:28,214 --> 00:33:30,315 His Holiness. 324 00:33:30,349 --> 00:33:33,518 His Holiness... 325 00:33:33,553 --> 00:33:36,854 It's easy. Even I can remember. 326 00:33:36,889 --> 00:33:39,891 ...I grant them to all believers present 327 00:33:39,926 --> 00:33:41,993 totally indulgent... 328 00:33:42,028 --> 00:33:45,196 - Tell me, my dear brother... - What exactly, little sister? 329 00:33:45,231 --> 00:33:48,366 How should I tell myself? 330 00:33:48,401 --> 00:33:49,901 Holy Son? 331 00:33:49,936 --> 00:33:53,038 You are still Lucrezia Borgia, my dear. 332 00:33:53,072 --> 00:33:56,074 You will change your name only when you get married. 333 00:33:56,108 --> 00:33:57,779 And when will I get married? 334 00:33:57,800 --> 00:33:59,578 Never, if I have a word to say. 335 00:33:59,612 --> 00:34:02,681 I think it's a good thing get married, Cesare. 336 00:34:04,684 --> 00:34:06,384 As the daughter of the pope, 337 00:34:06,419 --> 00:34:09,921 all the princes of Europe they will compete for your hand. 338 00:34:12,592 --> 00:34:16,161 I don't know if they will love you just as much. 339 00:34:16,195 --> 00:34:19,297 Maybe I should just like you bro... 340 00:34:19,332 --> 00:34:22,834 To join the ranks of the church. To offer my heart to God. 341 00:34:22,868 --> 00:34:25,637 This is the safest option. my love 342 00:34:25,671 --> 00:34:28,640 Does father have so many enemies? 343 00:34:28,674 --> 00:34:31,543 As a father, maybe not. 344 00:34:31,577 --> 00:34:33,545 But as dad... 345 00:34:33,579 --> 00:34:37,582 I am no longer Rodrigo Borgia. 346 00:34:37,617 --> 00:34:41,052 I am Alexander VI. 347 00:34:41,087 --> 00:34:46,024 You know who you are. You are still my father. 348 00:34:46,058 --> 00:34:50,195 I can't think about myself anymore. From now on I belong to everyone. 349 00:34:52,231 --> 00:34:57,469 There... we were so alone. 350 00:34:57,503 --> 00:35:00,872 When the crown was on our forehead. 351 00:35:04,810 --> 00:35:06,678 We were unimportant. 352 00:35:08,681 --> 00:35:12,250 - Maybe even scare you. - You surprise me, dad. 353 00:35:14,820 --> 00:35:18,823 You would be surprised too if you had such a destiny. 354 00:35:22,862 --> 00:35:24,863 As alone as possible... 355 00:35:28,367 --> 00:35:31,670 ...only with... 356 00:35:31,704 --> 00:35:37,676 the silence of God... as your witness. 357 00:35:37,710 --> 00:35:41,679 Surely, He is already satisfied, Holy Father. 358 00:35:43,215 --> 00:35:46,317 Really... 359 00:35:46,352 --> 00:35:48,319 but why? 360 00:35:48,354 --> 00:35:52,057 Because the earth It hasn't swallowed us yet. 361 00:35:57,163 --> 00:35:59,164 Please... 362 00:36:01,967 --> 00:36:04,169 You have to help me, Cesare. 363 00:36:06,172 --> 00:36:11,042 I need you to help me understand... majestic silence of the Lord. 364 00:36:13,012 --> 00:36:15,580 Don't bother! Leave me alone! 365 00:36:19,318 --> 00:36:23,188 - Come on. - Help me to fulfill His command. 366 00:36:25,658 --> 00:36:31,629 They were entrusted to us the keys of His kingdom. 367 00:36:31,664 --> 00:36:34,966 The King of France must be aware, Mr. Ambassador, 368 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:39,304 that I invested a monkey as papa. 369 00:36:39,338 --> 00:36:44,175 I hope, cardinal, that this position He will hold him accountable 370 00:36:44,210 --> 00:36:47,312 And God's mercy can transform even the worst. 371 00:36:47,346 --> 00:36:48,980 And if it's not like that? 372 00:36:49,014 --> 00:36:53,218 We will follow very carefully how much evil can cause a holy monkey. 373 00:36:55,387 --> 00:37:00,290 We offer these functions to be used unwisely 374 00:37:00,291 --> 00:37:03,595 to restore honor Our Holy Mother Church. 375 00:37:03,629 --> 00:37:06,641 Dominus vobiscum. 376 00:37:06,642 --> 00:37:08,500 And finally, 377 00:37:08,534 --> 00:37:14,706 the most important function, that of vice chancellor. 378 00:37:14,740 --> 00:37:21,045 The closest adviser to the pope. 379 00:37:21,080 --> 00:37:23,982 And we trust... 380 00:37:24,016 --> 00:37:27,085 ...most notably, to the most valuable colleague, 381 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:32,624 hope for rebirth to our church. 382 00:37:32,658 --> 00:37:37,862 Cardinal... Ascanio Sforza. 383 00:37:43,269 --> 00:37:45,470 Simony! 384 00:37:45,504 --> 00:37:47,839 I accuse you, in public, 385 00:37:47,873 --> 00:37:53,378 with the sale of holy positions like a merchant! 386 00:37:53,412 --> 00:37:56,581 I remind the cardinal that we are in the middle of a Council. 387 00:37:56,615 --> 00:37:58,783 Maybe I didn't hear him right. 388 00:37:58,818 --> 00:38:05,123 - That position was promised to me. - Did you pay for that position? 389 00:38:05,157 --> 00:38:08,126 I paid agreeing with your fraudulent choice. 390 00:38:08,160 --> 00:38:13,230 If the pope wants to drive away any suspicion of simony 391 00:38:13,250 --> 00:38:16,134 from the College of Cardinals, he keeps his word. 392 00:38:16,168 --> 00:38:23,800 God chose us to rid the Vatican of corruption. 393 00:38:23,850 --> 00:38:29,900 That's exactly why we chose someone who does not expect to be promoted, 394 00:38:29,915 --> 00:38:33,284 Cardinal Sforza. 395 00:38:40,626 --> 00:38:45,430 I pray to God to be worthy from this position. 396 00:38:45,464 --> 00:38:49,400 And I pray, along with you. 397 00:38:49,435 --> 00:38:56,074 in fact I totally approve of this strategy. 398 00:39:02,114 --> 00:39:04,215 Kiss the ring, fool. 399 00:39:07,319 --> 00:39:09,888 So do I. 400 00:39:12,057 --> 00:39:18,429 and I truly regret my recent lack of temper. 401 00:39:18,464 --> 00:39:25,603 in honor of his appointment, I invite Cardinal Sforza, 402 00:39:25,638 --> 00:39:30,942 on Your Holiness and the entire College of Cardinals, 403 00:39:30,976 --> 00:39:36,547 at a banquet that will take place to my palace in two days. 404 00:39:53,966 --> 00:39:59,671 - Are you going to tell me? - What can I tell you, Holy Father? 405 00:39:59,705 --> 00:40:03,007 Why are you bringing a monkey�� to the banquet? 406 00:40:03,042 --> 00:40:08,646 I'm afraid the other cardinals they are not so willing to reform. 407 00:40:08,681 --> 00:40:10,481 When is your monkey ready? 408 00:40:10,516 --> 00:40:14,852 Of course. It smells really good these things. 409 00:40:16,388 --> 00:40:20,191 Reformation of our Holy Mother Church it may be slow, but... 410 00:40:20,225 --> 00:40:22,387 God spoke to me 411 00:40:22,388 --> 00:40:24,595 just as he spoke to him to my predecessor, Pope Innocent. 412 00:40:24,630 --> 00:40:26,698 Reform is necessary. 413 00:40:26,732 --> 00:40:31,602 Let's feast on oats tonight, Your Holiness? 414 00:40:31,637 --> 00:40:34,066 I know what to tell the chefs... 415 00:40:34,067 --> 00:40:38,943 We are your guests, cardinal. We will feast with what our heart desires. 416 00:40:38,978 --> 00:40:42,113 Glory be to God. Pour me some wine? 417 00:40:42,147 --> 00:40:43,748 Let me taste. 418 00:40:43,782 --> 00:40:47,618 It has an impressive age, my lord 419 00:40:47,653 --> 00:40:50,888 I don't doubt it. 420 00:40:55,494 --> 00:40:57,886 How does it taste? 421 00:41:02,727 --> 00:41:05,069 It's downright magnificent. 422 00:41:05,104 --> 00:41:08,106 - I salute good taste. - Thank you. 423 00:41:08,140 --> 00:41:10,908 A good wine it's like the papal function... 424 00:41:10,943 --> 00:41:16,414 Ripe, complete, well maintained. His bouquet is heavenly... 425 00:41:16,448 --> 00:41:18,616 And it is eaten... by a monkey. 426 00:41:18,650 --> 00:41:23,554 I think it was just a metaphor, Mr. Cardinal? 427 00:41:23,589 --> 00:41:27,058 We are simple animals blessed with an eternal soul. 428 00:41:27,092 --> 00:41:30,294 What would we do without God's mercy? 429 00:41:30,329 --> 00:41:33,431 It seems like the call of nature it is more powerful than a metaphor. 430 00:41:33,465 --> 00:41:37,435 And apologize. 431 00:41:40,305 --> 00:41:42,540 Excuse me, my monkey. 432 00:41:47,813 --> 00:41:49,814 Why so fast? 433 00:42:18,010 --> 00:42:21,712 - God, how fast you are. - For a cook. 434 00:42:21,747 --> 00:42:23,748 And you, for a church face. 435 00:42:26,351 --> 00:42:31,190 I am on duty in the kitchen for this evening. 436 00:42:32,224 --> 00:42:36,394 - Who pays you? - Cardinal Orsini. 437 00:42:36,428 --> 00:42:39,730 No matter how much you pay, I give him double. 438 00:42:39,765 --> 00:42:42,533 - I could use someone that fast. - Really? 439 00:42:42,568 --> 00:42:44,569 And how... 440 00:42:50,676 --> 00:42:53,544 It's not that bad! 441 00:42:55,881 --> 00:42:59,951 No such thing, sire. 442 00:42:59,985 --> 00:43:04,789 Thanks to your offer, I guess you need me? 443 00:43:04,823 --> 00:43:10,228 If you kill a servant, it would be fool proof. 444 00:43:10,262 --> 00:43:16,000 Then I'm a fool. Tell me why he wouldn't? 445 00:43:16,034 --> 00:43:19,537 Because of the sixth commandment: "Thou shalt not kill!" 446 00:43:19,571 --> 00:43:22,673 I will be forgiven. The Pope is my priest. 447 00:43:24,676 --> 00:43:29,480 Because you won't meet an assassin like me. 448 00:43:31,483 --> 00:43:35,786 - Are you sure? - Yes. 449 00:44:00,212 --> 00:44:04,782 - As if we were talking about the conditions, right? - Yes? 450 00:44:06,785 --> 00:44:10,254 I will happily work for the pope or for his son, 451 00:44:10,289 --> 00:44:14,825 because these cardinals, as you well know, they are very capricious, 452 00:44:14,860 --> 00:44:16,961 And it seems that a man like you, who would have no mercy... 453 00:44:16,995 --> 00:44:18,132 Yes? 454 00:44:18,200 --> 00:44:22,300 She needs someone like me with just as little mercy. 455 00:44:22,334 --> 00:44:23,968 I continue. 456 00:44:24,002 --> 00:44:30,074 I suffocated babies in their beds. 457 00:44:30,108 --> 00:44:33,644 But only when their parents they paid me. 458 00:44:37,282 --> 00:44:41,852 - What's in that poison? - Eternal life. 459 00:44:43,855 --> 00:44:47,625 - For who? - For you, for your father... 460 00:44:50,128 --> 00:44:51,596 It's not very subtle. 461 00:44:51,630 --> 00:44:56,867 There's no need for that tonight. They all want you dead. 462 00:45:14,319 --> 00:45:18,155 Serve it to Orsini. 463 00:45:58,797 --> 00:46:03,601 Your Other... Bleed. 464 00:46:05,604 --> 00:46:07,905 The damn monkey bit me. 465 00:46:07,939 --> 00:46:12,410 That's what animals do. They have no soul. 466 00:46:12,444 --> 00:46:15,813 I propose a toast. 467 00:46:15,847 --> 00:46:22,019 For harmony between us God's servants. 468 00:46:22,054 --> 00:46:27,925 For the communion of the saints And for the forgiveness of sins. 469 00:46:27,959 --> 00:46:30,661 Amen. 470 00:46:39,004 --> 00:46:43,207 I want to propose another toast. in honor of metaphors. 471 00:46:43,241 --> 00:46:44,797 Why metaphors? 472 00:46:44,798 --> 00:46:51,899 Because metaphors have no limit. When you are a prince, when you are a monkey... 473 00:46:51,910 --> 00:46:54,211 And the hidden meaning of a metaphor 474 00:46:54,312 --> 00:46:57,521 can only be revealed by God, In His infinite wisdom. 475 00:47:01,793 --> 00:47:04,962 I also propose another toast. 476 00:47:04,996 --> 00:47:08,399 - in honor of the monkeys. - For monkeys? 477 00:47:08,433 --> 00:47:12,660 In a moment I licked my palm, and in the next it bites your neck. 478 00:47:12,700 --> 00:47:17,308 We all know what to do with a monkey biting you. 479 00:47:17,342 --> 00:47:20,144 What do you do with a monkey? who bit you? 480 00:47:22,447 --> 00:47:24,048 break his neck... 481 00:47:28,653 --> 00:47:32,656 - Poison. - Poison! 482 00:47:32,691 --> 00:47:34,692 Accuse! 483 00:47:34,726 --> 00:47:37,228 The cooks? Let's go, dad. 484 00:47:42,300 --> 00:47:44,468 Send for help. 485 00:47:49,975 --> 00:47:52,276 - The poison was for us. - You can not. 486 00:47:52,310 --> 00:47:55,713 - We were saved by a monkey, father. - You can't poison the pope! 487 00:47:55,747 --> 00:47:57,715 Do you know what the slanderers call it? 488 00:47:57,749 --> 00:48:00,785 The monkey ordained. Half of Rome wait to celebrate... 489 00:48:00,819 --> 00:48:03,587 poison a rat poison a rabid dog... 490 00:48:03,622 --> 00:48:06,690 Not the vicar of Rome. Not the heir of Saint Peter! 491 00:48:06,725 --> 00:48:08,826 Do you feel offended? 492 00:48:08,860 --> 00:48:11,729 I am offended, nature is offended, even God is offended! 493 00:48:11,763 --> 00:48:17,668 - it means that God will take revenge. - Yes! With our help! 494 00:48:17,702 --> 00:48:19,837 Let it go!