The - Borgia -2006-2006 ((top))

The - Borgia -2006-2006 ((top))

: Many stories paint Lucrezia as a poisoner. This film treats her more as "political currency"—a tragic figure used by her father and brother to further their ambitions. Ambiguity on Incest

The feature centers on , a Spanish cardinal who ascends to the papacy as Pope Alexander VI in 1492. His primary goal is to transform the Vatican into a hereditary monarchy, utilizing his children as tactical pawns:

: The ruthless, brilliant eldest son who leads military campaigns across Italy to consolidate Borgia control. The Borgia -2006-2006

It aired in only two feature-length episodes in 2006 and promptly vanished from most international radars, largely because of the title confusion that followed.

(The Borgia), a historical drama that chronicles the rise and fall of the infamous Valencian-Italian dynasty during the Renaissance. Repositori Obert UdL : Many stories paint Lucrezia as a poisoner

"The Borgia" was created by Neil Jordan, an Irish filmmaker and writer, who is known for his work on historical dramas such as "Michael Collins" and "The Crying Game." Jordan's vision for the series was to bring the Borgia family's complex and intriguing story to life, exploring their rise to power, their internal conflicts, and their struggles with the Catholic Church.

The narrative of The Borgia begins with the family’s ascent to absolute power. Rodrigo Borgia, played with commanding gravity by Lluís Homar, secures the papacy through bribery and political alliances, ascending as Pope Alexander VI. His rise transforms his children—Cesare, Lucrezia, Juan, and Jofre—from influential nobles into geopolitical chess pieces. His primary goal is to transform the Vatican

Director Antonio Hernández attempted to maintain a level of historical insight while navigating the scandalous legends surrounding the family.