Bánk bán

About the show

While King Endre is away, Bánk’s wife Melinda is pursued by Queen Gertrude’s brother Otto. Bánk initially refuses to join the nobles’ conspiracy, but agrees after learning of Otto’s advances. Otto drugs and rapes Melinda; Bánk confronts Gertrude and kills her in a struggle. Melinda later drowns herself and their son in the Tisza. When Endre returns, Bánk admits killing the queen and collapses beside the bodies of his wife and child.