

An action-packed race to find the legendary treasure of the Nibelungen hidden by Charlemagne and thought to be the biggest lost treasure in the world.
Practical Effects
Surprisingly decent location work across actual German landmarks.
Costume
Eik's leather jacket deserves its own archaeology credit.

Director
Ralf Huettner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a ratings hit for German network Sat.1, spawning two sequels that somehow exist.
The Nibelungenlied is Germany's national epic, so this is basically their Da Vinci Code — with 1% of the pretension and 1000% more running through tunnels.