In 15th century Italy, Pope Rodrigo Borgia, a mastermind, seizes power and embarks on a reign of terror, eliminating rivals. He uses his papal authority to strengthen the Borgia family, marrying off his children to secure alliances with rival families. His daughter Lucrezia, son Jofré, and son Juan are all married off, with Juan also becoming captain of the Vatican army. Meanwhile, Rodrigo's firstborn son Cesare, a natural-born fighter, feels underutilized as a cardinal and grows increasingly dissatisfied with his family's plans.
The Borgia
The Borgia family's dark past is explored in the film, highlighting the brutal Pope Alexander VI, his cunning son Cesare, and the mysterious Lucrezia, a woman infamous for her cleverness and deception.