Hagen by Tronje: hero or traitor? A look at the legend!

Hagen by Tronje: hero or traitor? A look at the legend!

On March 6, 2025, the film "Hagen - in the Valley of the Nibelungs", which focuses on the figure of the Hagen von Tronje, known from the Nibelungenlied, will be the focus. According to Queer.de, the gun master of the kingdom, played by Gijs Naber, holds together the kingdom drawn by crises. He suppresses his feelings for the king's daughter Kriemhild, which is embodied by Lilja van der Zwaag, and displaces his dark past.

The plot of the film is absorbed when Siegfried von Xanten, represented by Jannis Nomewöhner, appears in Worms and threatens to endanger the existing power structures. King Gunter (Dominic Marcus Singer) is looking for Siegfried's help in his need to win the Walküre Brunhild (Rosalinde Mynster). Kriemhild soon falls in love with Siegfried, which Hagen represents a serious choice between his loyalty to King and his love for the king's daughter.

The background of Hagen von Tronje

The figure of the Hagen by Tronje comes from the German heroic saga in the Nibelungs cycle and is known under various names. So he is mentioned in the Nibelungenlied as "von Tronje" and in relatives say as "von Troia". Interestingly, today's spelling "Tronje" is an error, while different variations are used in different manuscripts, for example "tronege" and "trony". wikipedia and refer to significant historical and mythological elements.

In the course of the Nibelungenlied, Hagen shows himself as a complex figure. He acts as a loyal consultant of the King Gunter and shows heroism, but is also responsible for Siegfried's death. He kills the invincible heroes through List, which further fueled the conflicts in the kingdom. This dual nature of Hagen reflects the topics of loyalty, betrayal and revenge that are also to be treated in the film.

availability and competition

"Hagen-in the valley of the Nibelungen" will be available in various formats, including DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD and digital. On the occasion of the publication, Queer.de organizes a competition in which five Blu-rays of the film "The Book Walker" are raffled off. The conditions of participation stipulate that interested parties can take part until March 13, 2025, 8 a.m. People aged 16 and over may. The prices are not paid in cash and the winners will be notified in writing.

The film is not only in the context of its mythological roots, but also reflects the universal themes of power, love and revenge, which shape the Nibelungenlied. The production of Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert could potentially offer new perspectives on one of the most fascinating figures in the German literary landscape. While Hagen is often considered an antagonist in the literature, the question of how the film will interpret this complex character remains exciting.