A scene from Aguirre, the Wrath of God 1972
Gaspar de Caravajal

[Reading Aguirre's letter of treason]

We rebel to the death, and we solemnly so declare, and our hands shall be torn off and our tongues dry up if this is not so. The House of Habsburg devoid of all its rights, and you King of Castille dethroned, by dint of this declaration be you annihilated. In your place we proclaim the noble knight from the city of Seville, Don Fernando de Guzman, Emperor of El Dorado. Flee! Flee from hence, O King, and may God take your soul.

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Okello That's not a boat. That's not a tree. [Arrow hits him] This is no arrow. We only see arrows because we're afraid of them. Gaspar This arrow cannot hurt me. This is not rain. [swings sword at Aguirre] Aguirre Monk, do not forget to pray lest God's end be uncomely. Aguirre Perucho, don't you think the cannon might be a little bit rusty? Perucho It might.
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