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Click on episode selection on the Episode selection page, On the next screen, click on the arrow besides the main menu to see these episodes. Episodes 4 and 5 are on disc 1, episodes 9 and 10 are on disc 2. It was the age of Da Vinci and Michelangelo, of enlightened creativity and unparalleled intellectual achievement. But it was also the age of Machiavelli, or rampant lawlessness, incessant war and unspeakable depravity. At the heart of the world order was the Vatican, and at the center of the Vatican was Rodrigo Borgia, a man whose quest for power would propel him to seek the ultimate prize, the Chair of Saint Peter. His name would become synonymous with ruthlessness, and his reign as pope would be remembered as the most infamous chapter in the history of the Catholic Church. Review: Outstanding for drama, history - Having just finished the first seasons of both "The Borgias" (Showtime) and "Borgia: Faith and Fear" (Canal+, European), I have to say I enjoyed both equally well. The Showtime series is much more condensed (5 episodes) and might be best for the casual viewer. Plus, Jeremy Irons is outstanding as Pope Alexander VI, and puts a lot of character into the part. The Canal+ version is 12 episodes for the first season and fills in a lot of the blanks with subplots and development of key characters, such as Cesare, Juan and Lucretzia Borgia. There's much more family squabbling and back-stabbing (literally) in the European version. John Dolan comes across a bit dry as an actor, but later he really blossoms as a truly caniving pope and a survivor even when French troops are pointing their swords right in his face. Both series cover the same period of time and were filmed almost simultaneously. Both are quite violent and bloody and delve into the ruthless politics of Italy's warring families. I did not feel the two series were anti-Catholic in any way. Rodrigo Borgia was a product of his environment and his ruthlessness and survival skills simply rose above his opponents, even in the most dire of circumstances. I felt Showtime's version was more visually stunning and I liked that they "visited" Italy's other kingdoms - Florence, Milan and Naples. Machiavelli himself is introduced as a character, meeting Cesare Borgia for the first time, a person who he would later write about in "The Prince." The scene showing the king of Naples' dinner table is shocking, to say the least. You get a real lesson in Italian history from these shows. The European version spends more time on the Borgias themselves, each a sociopath in their own right. Casare, the most historically interesting offspring, is a much more conflicted character and his own tit-for-tat battle with a Collona enemy leaves the viewer gasping with horror. Juan is a violent thug and a failed military leader. Lucretzia grows into her role as a sexually charged temptress. The pope is forced to periodically serve as family referee. After one episode of family strife, Alexander VI remarks "The only problem with being a Borgia is that your children are Borgias, too." Viewers of "The Tudors" and "The Sopranos" will enjoy the Borgias. Review: Apples and Oranges - For me, it is impossible to try to compare Borgia and The Borgias. Both are excellent and aside from the subject matter, very different. I first watched The Borgias and absolutely loved it. I stumbled upon this presentation and thanks to some informative reviews, I had to leap - and so glad I did. In some other reviews, much has been made about the "accent issue," most specifically John Doman's American accent. Because his accent is so different from that of the other actors, I did notice it initially, but after half an hour or so, it didn't matter at all. In fact, I thought John Dorman did an excellent job portraying Rodrigo Borgia and looked so much more like him as well. As in The Borgias, great detail was taken in costuming and set detail. And, in some of the retelling of stories based in murky facts, some liberties were also taken. Borgia requires much more viewer participation, I think, because there are more characters to keep up with. One thing that struck me about Borgia is how the film-makers portrayed the people, cast and extras. There were men and women of all sizes and physical descriptions. There was tremendous realism in Borgia, all the way through. After watching The Borgias, it took me a minute to "accept" the actors in Borgia, as I am so fond of the ones in the former. What allowed me to enjoy Borgia equally is that these two series are SO completely different. Each one stands by itself and should be appreciated that way. These characters are so interesting and both gave me a completely different understanding and appreciation for the Borgias and their times. If you are intrigued by the Borgia family, I recommend BOTH versions of their story. Each paints a different view of the same story and makes a highly entertaining experience in the bargain.
| ASIN | B006HFXFAY |
| Actors | Art Malik, Diarmuid Noyes, Isolda Dychauk, John Doman, Mark Ryder |
| Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #95,665 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #66,239 in DVD |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (581) |
| MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Media Format | AC-3, Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen |
| Number of discs | 3 |
| Producers | Shogo Tomiyama |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces |
| Release date | February 21, 2012 |
| Run time | 11 hours and 15 minutes |
| Studio | Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
E**S
Outstanding for drama, history
Having just finished the first seasons of both "The Borgias" (Showtime) and "Borgia: Faith and Fear" (Canal+, European), I have to say I enjoyed both equally well. The Showtime series is much more condensed (5 episodes) and might be best for the casual viewer. Plus, Jeremy Irons is outstanding as Pope Alexander VI, and puts a lot of character into the part. The Canal+ version is 12 episodes for the first season and fills in a lot of the blanks with subplots and development of key characters, such as Cesare, Juan and Lucretzia Borgia. There's much more family squabbling and back-stabbing (literally) in the European version. John Dolan comes across a bit dry as an actor, but later he really blossoms as a truly caniving pope and a survivor even when French troops are pointing their swords right in his face. Both series cover the same period of time and were filmed almost simultaneously. Both are quite violent and bloody and delve into the ruthless politics of Italy's warring families. I did not feel the two series were anti-Catholic in any way. Rodrigo Borgia was a product of his environment and his ruthlessness and survival skills simply rose above his opponents, even in the most dire of circumstances. I felt Showtime's version was more visually stunning and I liked that they "visited" Italy's other kingdoms - Florence, Milan and Naples. Machiavelli himself is introduced as a character, meeting Cesare Borgia for the first time, a person who he would later write about in "The Prince." The scene showing the king of Naples' dinner table is shocking, to say the least. You get a real lesson in Italian history from these shows. The European version spends more time on the Borgias themselves, each a sociopath in their own right. Casare, the most historically interesting offspring, is a much more conflicted character and his own tit-for-tat battle with a Collona enemy leaves the viewer gasping with horror. Juan is a violent thug and a failed military leader. Lucretzia grows into her role as a sexually charged temptress. The pope is forced to periodically serve as family referee. After one episode of family strife, Alexander VI remarks "The only problem with being a Borgia is that your children are Borgias, too." Viewers of "The Tudors" and "The Sopranos" will enjoy the Borgias.
L**T
Apples and Oranges
For me, it is impossible to try to compare Borgia and The Borgias. Both are excellent and aside from the subject matter, very different. I first watched The Borgias and absolutely loved it. I stumbled upon this presentation and thanks to some informative reviews, I had to leap - and so glad I did. In some other reviews, much has been made about the "accent issue," most specifically John Doman's American accent. Because his accent is so different from that of the other actors, I did notice it initially, but after half an hour or so, it didn't matter at all. In fact, I thought John Dorman did an excellent job portraying Rodrigo Borgia and looked so much more like him as well. As in The Borgias, great detail was taken in costuming and set detail. And, in some of the retelling of stories based in murky facts, some liberties were also taken. Borgia requires much more viewer participation, I think, because there are more characters to keep up with. One thing that struck me about Borgia is how the film-makers portrayed the people, cast and extras. There were men and women of all sizes and physical descriptions. There was tremendous realism in Borgia, all the way through. After watching The Borgias, it took me a minute to "accept" the actors in Borgia, as I am so fond of the ones in the former. What allowed me to enjoy Borgia equally is that these two series are SO completely different. Each one stands by itself and should be appreciated that way. These characters are so interesting and both gave me a completely different understanding and appreciation for the Borgias and their times. If you are intrigued by the Borgia family, I recommend BOTH versions of their story. Each paints a different view of the same story and makes a highly entertaining experience in the bargain.
L**A
This is the other "Borgia" not "The Borgias"
FANTASTIC !!!!! Everything is beautiful. The scenes the costumes the writing, the acting. I love this Mini Series. This one stars John Doman as the Pope and was made by the same man that makes mini-series for HBO. This is not "The Borgias" starring Jeremy Irons. It is "BORGIA" and it's SO MUCH BETTER than the Jeremy Irons version. This mini series is Wonderful. After seeing this one and then trying to sit thru "The Borgias" with Jeremy Irons I almost died of boredom. This version is definately not for the faint of heart though. There is alot of blood, sex, sex and more sex, and tears. I was so engrossed I watched the entire first season, one episode after the other. I really enjoyed this mini-series. I loved the Tudors but this one is even better than the Tudors. It was filmed in France but filmed in English. I'm glad it's widescreen because the scenery is simply Stunning. After seeing this on Netflix (they have both versions) I tried to find it to buy and found it wasn't coming out until February 2012. Great mini-series. You'll love it. I Just wish it was coming out in Blu Ray. 03/07/2012 - UPDATE !!! WARNING !!!! Just a warning for those who are purchasing this DVD set. I pre-ordered from Amazon LLC and the 3rd disc would not load or play. I returned that set for a replacement and the replacement would not load or play either. I have asked for a refund and ordered a new copy from another seller. I'll let you know if all of the discs in the one from another seller play when they arrive but I don't suggest buying this one from Amazon LLC. I think they got a bad batch. Sorry Amazon LLC, nothing personal I just want a copy that plays.
L**L
Alors que sur le site amazon, il était écrit langue française
P**E
I got Borgia: Faith and Fear because I liked the Showtime series The Borgias (the one with Jeremy Irons) and wanted more. To my surprise, I liked it even better than the Showtime series. Not only is it more historically accurate than The Borgias, it is also totally gripping from beginning to end. It has superb acting, a fascinating storyline, great dialogue, flawless camera work and will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. And it somehow feels so REAL. Totally engrossing. A warning: this series has lots of blood, sweat and graphic sex. It makes The Borgias look like an air-brushed soap opera by comparison. None of the sex or violence is gratuitous, but if you've got a weak stomach (or just don't feel like watching the stuff), it might not be for you. If you don't mind hard-hitting content and are interested in an accurate and gripping portrayal of the notorious Renaissance crime family, this series is for you.
C**Z
Conocer ciertos aspectos de la esa epoca
A**N
Outstanding series - religious hypocrisy at it height. Brilliant cast, wonderful production & direction and lots of blood, gore, guts and sex. Not something the BBC could show and better than the Jeremy Irons series - sorry Jeremy.
P**C
Ich schätze die liebevolle und opulente Ausstattung dieser Serie. Komischerweise hat sie in vielen Foren nur eine durchschnittliche Bewertung, was ich weder inhaltlich noch von der Darstellung irgendwie nachvollziehen kann (vielleicht durch die häufig brutalen und sehr realistischen Gewaltexzesse). Historisch ist sie wohl nicht immer ganz korrekt, was vielleicht dem roten Faden geschuldet sein könnte. Ich habe allerdings die Verbindung von Alfonso d'Este und Lucrezia Borgia zu den deutschen Welfen und den britischen Royals (und deren direkte Nachkommenschaft) erst durch diese Serie erkannt und somit scheint sie dennoch ein gewisses Bildungsfernsehen darzustellen. Auch die Auseinandersetzung mit dem vermeintlichen religiösen Fantasten Savonarola (wohl eher ein politischer Emissär) in Florenz ist in der 2. Staffel sehr gut herausgearbeitet. Überhaupt scheint diese Borgia-Generation sowas wie ein Kulminationspunkt der uns bekannten Weltgeschichte zu sein, so viele mir bekannte Erzählstränge kommen vor (Trennung der bekannten Welt in eine portugiesische und eine spanische Seite, die Kriegswaffenproduktion von Leonardo da Vinci als Auftragsarbeit, die viel zitierten Taten der Borgia-Sippe etc.). Die Abgleichung mit historischen Realitäten sollte als Folge dieser Serie betrieben werden, welche selbstverständlich nur eine Inspiration darstellt. Sie ist aber bei weitem nicht so ein manipulativ verfälschender Schrott wie "Troja" von Wolfgang Petersen oder "Alexander" von Oliver Stone und ähnliche Machwerke. Tolle Produktion, Dankeschön! (Leider habe ich die erste und die zweite Staffel in dieser Rezension etwas vermengt. Sorry!)
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