Genre : Adventure, Biogrphy, Drama, History
Durasi : 184 menit
In the 11th century, Spain was divided into Christian kingdoms and Moorish fortresses. The young Rodrigo Diaz from Bivar - called “El Cid” by his followers - promises that his country will be at peace and free from the invaders. An extremely brave and resourceful noble knight hates bloodshed and is on trial for treason for favoring some emirs. In the ensuing duel, hisaccuser Gomez, father of his girlfriend Chimène, is killed. Chimène's stated revenge plan fails and Rodrigo receives her hand in marriage; The marriage was not consummated inand she entered a monastery.After Ferdinand's death, his kingdom was divided among his three sons. Sancho questions this decision and imprisons Alfonso, who is freed by Cid. The African warlord Ben Yssef took advantage of the dispute to have Sancho murdered. Alfonso also claims this throne and drives out the Cids. Chimène recognizes her husband's nobility and joins him, but returns to the monastery with her two sons when he leaves the monastery to fight Ben Youssef.Over the years, El Cid becomes a respected warrior, but refuses Alfonso's help, preferring his own strategy. He besieged Valencia and catapulted food into the starving garrison. When the Valencians kill their evil leader Al Kadir, they offer the Cid the crown. He sends it to Alfonso, who runs next to him, hysterically happy. But Cid was hit by a stray arrow. Accompanied by Chimène, he hides the wound from his men and prepares a final attempt to drive the Moors out of Spain.
