Tell me. Get out of my mind! Arrakis is a hostile world. Stars: Francesca Annis, Leonardo Cimino, Brad Dourif, Jos Ferrer, Linda Hunt. All the while, imperial soldiers disguised as Harkonnens will be ready to strike at the proper time and help to overthrow the Atreides' rule. a planet of harsh conditions that, like Salusa Secundus, has bred an elite fighting force. Princess Irulan: I want telepathy during our meeting. She has the weirding way. Cassandra . Did you truly believe, even for a moment, that I would fail my Duke TWICE? When the mass is pushed upward to the surface and is exposed, it becomes spice. Alia: We have our new Army. Why have you brought me here? He submitted to the blackmail, but attained revenge by raping her..Prelude to Dune also alleges that his obesity is not the result of his general insatiable personality but rather the result of a genetic disease inflicted upon him by the Bene Gesserit, which also serves as the genesis of his enmity towards them. They have tried to take the life of my son! We know they have the seeing eye, yet we are the secret. The Beast Rabban: He was originally a tall, muscular man with red-gold hair in a distinctive widow's peak. And these goals, I have achieved. Where there was hatred, Muad'Dib would bring love. . Gurney, we had practice all this morning. Filming & Production The willow submits to the wind until one day it is many willowsa wall against the wind. She recites this passage when shes feeling overwhelmed and anxious, like when the Reverend Mother tests Paul or when shes flying through the sandstorm with her son. We come for you! Along the way, fans get the sense that she may be hiding something about herself. Guildmaster: In one of the most stirring scenes in the film, Paul refuses to go off-world and reminds his mother that he is on the right path. *But I will NEVER be YOURS to control. Top Baron Harkonnen Quotes Come, come," the Baron said. Dr. Wellington Yueh: Piter De Vries: How inadequate [his hand] appeared when measured against such creatures as that worm. Crazy Credits The Harkonnen trap includes many different features. Are you suggesting the Duke's son is an animal? Go now. Lady Jessica: Alejandro Jorodowski wanted famed actor, director and screenwriter Orson Welles to portray Harkonnen in his unsuccessful attempt to produce a film adaptation of Dune. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Paul: They can, Look inside yourself and you can see the universe., Let the future remain uncertain, for that is the canvas to receive our desires., Discovery is dangerous . [speaking rapidly into a communications device] We may lose both bloodlines now. Let him sweat a little, the Baron thought. They said Gurney Halleck: Silence him, Jessica! Austin Butler and Florence Pugh in 2023. Arrakis. House Harkonnen Quotes Showing 1-30 of 84 "The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The willingness to learn is a choice." Brian Herbert, House Harkonnen tags: learning 96 likes Like "How will I be remembered by my children? Piter. Complete your free account to access notes and highlights, The day hums sweetly when you have enough bees working for you. This was shown plainly in his use of the twisted Mentat, Piter de Vries. Everyone thinks that there are but few, wandering here and there in the desert. He cares more about his men than the Spice. (2017, August 31). After his long journey to reach the Fremen and the grueling Amtal with Jamis, they predictably accept his request to go with them to their Sietch. Usul has called a big one! You speak as if he were dead, well he's not! Baron Harkonnen: I place you in charge of Arrakis. They have blue-within-blue eyes. Baron Harkonnen : Come, Feyd, Thufir's a Harkonnen now. Your diseases lovingly cared for, for all eternity. I can see it! Bring in Feyd and Rabban! And though he was generally cunning, his arrogance and intense hatred of House Atreides proved to be his un-doing. Reverend Mother Mohiam: I sit on the throne! The duke tells Paul about the Harkonnen plot to turn the duke against Lady Jessica but warns him to tell no one else. [seating himself on a bench along the training room wall] Reverend Mother Mohiam: Lady Jessica: Why are you going to prolong the inevitable? Pauls defiant attitude and the Reverend Mothers distasteful use of the Voice on the young heir causes friction between the two of them. And I whispered 'I love you'. Fear is the mind-killer. Official Sites Thufir Hawat: I have, however, discovered what the city Freemen called out to Paul when we entered the city. The Duke is proving more popular in the Landsraad, he might threaten me. Paul: . Reverend Mother Mohiam: Ah, but your lack of action demanded it. The newest adaptation of Frank Herbert's classic book captures the epic scale of his vision, and its characters have some very powerful quotes. Paul: Spice Worker: And how can this be? Duke Leto Atreides: I could hear you with the wind. Lady Jessica: Alia fell victim to the Bene Gesserit prediction and initially shared control of her body with the Baron, gradually falling under his power. Their love for one another is only matched by their obvious love for their son Paul, whose life they are both bound to protect. You have no idea how much it cost me to bring such a force to bear here. Baron Harkonnen: He who controls the Spice, controls the universe! My Arrakis. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Baron Vladimir Harkonnen The Worm is the Spice! They're dead. I will have Arrakis back for myself! The Baron recognized efficiency and talent in people, and he has shown remarkable insight in knowing people. This is your secret name in our troop. What does he mean? Either that, or you will die. PARDOT KYNES, Reflections on, Quite a body count around here today, Fenring mused. Her position is that many so-called "humans" are not truly human, but rather animals acting according to instinct. To die. Seeing how its based on Frank Herberts iconic 1965 novel of the same name, its not surprising that the films best quotes are impactful and often unforgettable. This is genocide! As the figurehead of a Great House, Duke Atreides role isnt always easy. Baron Harkonnen: Teach your students to analyze literature like LitCharts does. For he is the Kwisatz Haderach! All I see is an Atreides I want to kill. Dr. Wellington Yueh: Paul: They tried and died. No woman-child ever withstood that much! what it may, There is no reality -- only our own order imposed on everything., It is said that there is nothing firm, nothing balanced, nothing durable in all, We create our own future by our own beliefs, which control our actions. This is my desert. [voice over] He's holding something back but there, [looks at his forehead and sees the Suk School diamond tattoo]. Reverend Mother Mohiam: What Hawat does not know is that the messiah legend is actually the result of the Bene Gesserit Missionaria Protectiva, a division of the organization that plants such prophecies into the religions of people on many planets. In fact the sandworm life cycle is what produces the pre-spice mass under the surface of the sand. There are few science fiction villains quite as compelling and darkly charismatic as the Baron, the head of House Harkonnen. Prior to joining Collider, she was a Senior Writer for Screen Rant, where she wrote daily articles on pop culture topics. I wanted to kill a man. Vibrations attract them. Paul: For the father, nothing? Alia: The spice expands consciousness. Which will cleanse the universe and bring us out of darkness. His hover suit now appears to be woven into his flesh. You are transparent. Siridar-Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (10110 AG - December 10193 AG), commonly known as the Baron Harkonnen, was the penultimate ruler of House Harkonnen, and the chief architect in the demise of Duke Leto Atreides of House Atreides during the latter part of the reign of Shaddam IV. Do not show the slightest pity or mercy! Where others see nothing more than sand and death, she sees a profound natural splendor that can only be revealed in the dying rays of the setting sun. My lord, I suspect so much. Duke Leto Atreides: Soon we leave for Arrakis. One of the most heartbreaking aspects of both the movie and the book is how effectively the Baron manages to bring about the destruction of House Atreides. Someone started another thumper. You did seem, finally, to get in the mood. It's a riddle of sorts, which we know are supposed to trip you up. So, join her! Send word to Giedi Prime to begin selling our spice reserves. Uncle, how did we let this happen? [the Reverend Mother Mohiam growls at him] Only I will remain. You young puppy! He has taken the Water of Life. As to their relationship with the spice, who knows? [DELETED LINE] We will kill until no Harkonnen breathes Arrakeen air. Baron Vladimir Harkonnen It reflects the Bene Gesserit belief that mastering one's instincts of fight or flight is what makes humans human rather than animals. [looming giant worms] Paul: (including. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. They're like having in-class notes for every discussion!, This is absolutely THE best teacher resource I have ever purchased. *You mustn't speak *. With many Fremen warriors. He also employs other means, including emotional manipulation, torture, assassination, and the exploitation of people's vices such as drugs and women. We are, Freedom is an elusive concept. Poor Emperor. Paul: I know. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: You thought only of a Duke's desire for a son? However, in Prelude to Dune he displayed pederastic tendencies from the beginning, but was blackmailed by Gaius Helen Mohiam. The new movie adaptation, directed by Denis Villeneuve, brings Herberts vision to the big-screen. Even with my disease, I'm still prettier than you., Dreams are as simple or as complicated as the dreamer. Siridar-Baron Vladimir Harkonnen (10110 AG - December 10193 AG), commonly known as the Baron Harkonnen, was the penultimate ruler of House Harkonnen, and the chief architect in the demise of Duke Leto Atreides of House Atreides during the latter part of the reign of Shaddam IV. Bless the maker and his water, bless the coming and going of him, may his passing cleanse the world. Rabban! Technical Specs. Alia: He had no qualms in using widespread torture, murder and slavery to maintain power, as is shown, for instance, in his mistreatment of Yueh and Thufir Hawat. Tonight I may lose my son. Dr. Kynes: I never requested your presence. Reverend Mother Ramallo: I made my peace gesture. I've been here working in the service of the Emperor long enough for my eyes to change. Frank Herbert He who can destroy a thing, controls a thing. What happened? It follows the familiar messiah pattern. Animal instinct is to withdraw to safety when encountering pain, and Paul shows the mental discipline to act against this instinct. Your instinct will be to remove your hand from the box. Feyd-Rautha is the baron's first choice for an heir. They are strong, fierce. Also known as Dune. Baron Harkonnen: The spice must flow. They jar something deep inside, allowing him to grow. But, you must choose the name of manhood, which we will call you openly. Is there a relationship between worm and spice? This was especially evident in how he dealt with Feyd-Rautha's co-conspirators in the attempted assassination of the baron, where he had the Slave Master summarily executed under the pretense of losing a chess game against Feyd-Rautha, as well as two guards being summarily executed shortly afterward due to their carrying the Slave Master's corpse away without dignity. Baron Harkonnen: NEXT:10 Movies To Watch To Get Excited For Dune. The baron dispenses more insight into the many ways to control people, noting that those, such as Thufir Hawat, who have deep emotions can be easily controlled. Piter De Vries: a fleet of Guild ships above Arrakis that holds a truthsayer, five legions of Sardaukar, enemy encampment. He has been experimenting with diseases and willingly infecting himself, causing pulsating boils and cysts to sprout all over his skin. Duke Leto Atreides: Vladimir Harkonnen died, aged 83, during the defeat of House Harkonnen and Sardaukar forces at the hands of the Fremen on Arrakis in the year 10,193. "Vladimir Harkonnen is the direct-line male descendant of the Bashir Abulurd Harkonnen who was banished for cowardice after the Battle of Corrin". He doesn't just defeat Duke Leto; he . LIET-KYNES,, Discovery is dangerous . He is also demonstrated to be very callous towards his own forces, as he did not hesitate to leave his men to die in Leto's holding area just to escape the latter's suicidal attack towards him, either by locking the door behind him (book), by floating away (miniseries), or activating a personal shield (2021 movie), and celebrating his own survival over those of his men. Father, I promise, one day, the sleeper will awaken and I will avenge your death. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Duke Leto Atreides: Planet Caladan, home of House Atreides. What do you call the mouse shadow in the second moon? The known universe is ruled by the Padisha Emperor Shaddam IV, my father. Quotes By Brian Herbert. One must always keep the tools of statecraft sharp and ready. However, the Duke will die before these eyes and he'll know, he'll know, that it is I, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who encompasses his doom! Thufir Hawat: Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. You think you have won? To protect their territory. : Jessica you were told to bear only daughters to the Atreides. Lady Jessica: Thufir Hawat: You wish to join your wife, is that it, traitor? Piter De Vries: Well, I've just had a waking dream. As you know, the Imperium has never been able to take a census of the Fremen. *If* you made a mistake, it was in over-estimating the Harkonnens. Baron Harkonnen: Duke Leto Atreides: Duke Leto Atreides: Dr. Kynes: I want him to know that I, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, am the instrument of his family's demise. Ah, the eyes. Chani: Paul: But will he be ours to control? Duke Leto Atreides: Baron Harkonnen can often act and speak like he's one of the most powerful supervillains around, which is especially apparent after a meeting with the Reverend Mother. Duke Leto Atreides: Paul: In this time, the most precious substance in the Universe is the spice melange. Oh yes, I forgot to tell you. Clearly, the baron believes emotions are weaknesses to be exploited. Im sorry, Grandfather, Alia said. I sabotaged the Shield Generators. Baron Harkonnen fumes as he rushes through his private quarters searching for his guard captain. On a similar note, because he tends to wear lengthy robes, the robes combined with his implant causes him to appear abnormally tall (appearing at least nine feet tall while hovering). Paul: Because he is a mentat, hes able to see threats that might not be immediately obvious, and with this powerful statement, he demonstrates that he recognizes the profound threat that young Paul Atreides poses to the Barons efforts to destroy his family. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on LitCharts. Income. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Though Leto clearly trusts his wife, his quote here indicates that he needs that last little bit of assurance that, when all is said and done, that Jessica will stand by Paul. The best lines from the movie are usually said during crucial turning points or major events. Paul: Get out of there! The Baron is an enormous man whose morbidly obese weight is held up by anti-gravity suspensors. Yet later he masters not only a worm but an entire culture, then a planetthen the empire. This is the true measure of a man." Brian Herbert, House Harkonnen Though Leto's assassination attempt proves he isn't completely infallible, the power at his disposal makes him an incredible threat. [dreams of Dune breaking up] the Imperial Seal of Conditioning, assurance of trust Shadout Mapes: The Bene Gesserit utilize religious legends and prophecies for their own ends, but they have mystical goals as well. Reverend Mother Mohiam: This weapon, I am. Book 1, Part 13 Quotes I must rule with eye and clawas the the hawk among lesser birds. He will go where we can not. Chapter 13. Do you need my life, old friend? In a tense moment in the film, Paul unintentionally makes the Warmaster Gurney angry when he nonchalantly tells him hes not in the mood to train. Paul: In Section 14 Duke Leto also tells Paul to use power and fear if needed. It's implied that the Baron's weight was simply the result of his unchecked gluttony, but in the Expanded Dune universe, it's attributed to the Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam purposely infecting him with a degenerative disease when he raped her. False informationfalse results. Baron Harkonnen : Alone and vunerable at the edge of the universe, Duke Leto Atreides will finally come face to face with fear. Gurney Halleck: How dare you. You'll be able to access your notes and highlights, make requests, and get updates on new titles. Did you really think that you could bear the Kwisatz Haderach? That is where we seek knowledge., Some say that the anticipation of a thing is better than the thing itself. Sloppy! Copyright 2016. [inside her head] Baron Vladimir Harkonnen : I said I would not harm them and I shall not. Paul: These words begin the Bene Gesserit litany against fear that both Paul Atreides and his mother Jessica use throughout the novel to calm themselves in crisis situations. Now I only have one requirement. [out loud] Chani describes this moment best when she turns to Paul and tells him that this is only the beginning, implying that there are greater adventures to come. : Where it has gone, there will be nothing. I think they are the allies we seek. Duneis sure to be seen as one of Momoa's best movies. Paul: Kill this child. Don't try your powers on me. Lady Jessica: Thufir Hawat: I can kill with a word. The Harkonnens are our enemy. Not you, my dear Duke. You were already dead. Urine and feces are processed in the thighpads. It also shows just how panicked and horrified Paul is by the realization that, try as they might, they probably wont be able to keep the Barons plan from succeeding. Paul : [sees Thufir] My God. Paul: Carry this noble Atreides warrior away. Where there is spice and spice mining, there are always worms. Though the movies appeal stems largely from its blockbuster aesthetic, its also full of powerful and charismatic characters, all of whom have their own motivations and most of whom deliver powerful quotes that make it clear just how much is at stake in the conflict between the rival noble houses of the Atreides and the Harkonnens. Lady Jessica: Remedy this situation, restore spice production, or you will live out your life in a pain amplifier! For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one: ). But several high-profile actors will join the cast as well. The baron hopes to secure a vast amount of power for the Harkonnen family before Feyd-Rautha comes into his inheritance. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. Leto, however, genuinely cares about his own men and family and regrets many of the tactics he must use to protect them, such as poisoning his rivals and raiding their supplies. John Phillips/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA. Baron Harkonnen: I won't tell you who the traitor is, or when we'll attack. [scanning a body] I'm not formed. Unfortunately for Duke Leto, the Harkonnens have "plans within plans" and ultimately get the better of the duke. We know of the Guild and the navigators' power to fold space and their control over all interplanetary travel. If you refuse to give up, though, no, No one has yet determined the power of the human species . Lady Jessica: Damn the Spice! In the 2021 movie, the baron's hover suit is now an implant in his spine, and he is ghost-pale (due to the lack of sunlight on the Giedi Prime) and bears a shaven head. Duncan is obviously shaken by his supposed death in Pauls dream, but he hides this from his friend. . Hidden away within the rocks of these deserts are a people known as the Fremen, who have long held a prophecy, that a man would come, a messiah, who would lead them to true freedom. Who is the little one, a pet perhaps? Why haven't we heard from you? The films stellar cast gave Dune's fans a reason to be excited long before its release, with Duncan being among the most anticipated characters in the sci-fi movie. Lady Jessica: Alternate Versions Right up until the end, he shows that he is willing and able to fight for the house to which he has sworn his loyalty, even if it means that his own life will be forfeit. Stellan Skarsgrd imbues this character with a sinister grace, and this is a villain who has a way with words. What have you discovered about the Fremen, Duncan? Could he be the one? I've obtained a film book of a small specimen. This is MY dune. Complete your free account to request a guide. . The princess shall have no more of me than my name no child of mine, nor touch, nor softness of glance, nor instant of desire. He not only thinks he has a right to rule Dune (AKA Arrakis); hes also ruthless and efficient in his desire to utterly obliterate the Atreides. When Paul raises the idea of not becoming the next Duke, his father doesnt seem shocked. And when it arrives, it will shake the Universe. "You do seem a bit unstable lately. Vendetta, he says, using the ancient tongue. Over 3 million people read Morning Brew . I've brought House Atreides down. Jason Momoa's Duncan Idaho is one of the most charismatic characters in the movie, and he is absolutely loyal to House Atreides. Born the son of a Harkonnen Baron, Vladimir showed an early interest in attaining power, and was trained to become the heir to House Harkonnen, ahead of his more mild-mannered half-brother Abulurd. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Thufir Hawat: Send a third-stage Guild Navigator to Kaitain to demand details from the Emperor. [rips up Dr Kynes' stillsuit] Reverend Mother Mohiam: The origins of the Baron's corpulence are something of a mystery, but it is revealed in the prequel series that, as with so many of the events of the novels, it's tied in with his encounter with Mohiam. Therefore, Liet-Kynes had become both religious leader and political leader, mingling governance with religion. RELATED:9 Best Relationships In Dune, Ranked. In the short term they appear to submit to powerful forces and people. At Yuehs suggestion, Soldiers bring the defeated Duke Leto before, the Duke will be dead, but they can take some comfort in the knowledge that, in Atreides uniform have sacked the Guild bank. Aren't you Thufir? And when it has passed I will turn the inner eye to see its path. : Through sound and motion, you will be able to paralyze nerves, shatter bones, set fires, suffocate an enemy or burst his organs. His writing on film, TV, and popular culture has appeared in Screenology, FanFare, Primetimer, Cinemania, and in a number of scholarly journals and edited collections. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Gurney Halleck: She starts to chant to calm herself down in stressful situations, reminding herself that she has to permit it to pass over her and through her. Only a 125 meters long. Listen to me. It suggests that the destiny that Paul possesses, hinging as it does on his psychic abilities, is almost like an alien presence inside of him, and that such an experience is not entirely pleasant. J.K. Rowling Has 8,168 quotes. Leto, he's dead! In the 2000 Dune and 2003 Children of Dune mini-series the character was played by Ian McNeice. From my dream, so beautiful. She is completely unafraid in countenance and approaches, the Shield Wall is breached. We'll salvage what we can. Dr. Wellington Yueh: Reverend Mother Ramallo: Kill her! How was your journey? Reverend Mother Mohiam: Of all of the characters that appear in the movie, Duke Leto is arguably the most noble and the most ethical. Paul realizes he has the power to stop the planetary and biological processes that allow spice to be generated on Arrakis. I will kill you! You will make a formidable Duke! So, squeeze, Rabban. What's wrong with Gurney? An Atreides daughter could have been wed to a Harkonnen heir and sealed the breech. Now, be silent. Paul's sister? The baron surmises that Feyd-Rautha is responsible for planning the assassination. Think on it, Chani. The universe's super being? What can be done, has been done. Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV: Dr. Wellington Yueh: This is part of the weirding way that we will teach you. that it is likely that the Imperial planetologist Dr. Kynes has been helping House Atreides. While Duncan does a great job of comforting his friend, he sadly turns out to be wrong in the end. Stephen King Has 8,212 quotes. Gurneys aggressive reaction is understandable but still jarring for both viewers and Paul, who promptly devotes his full attention to the training session. Give this abomination to the storm! My brother is coming! But, behind them I suspect is the Emperor. It's not finished yet. Sector six-eighty, copy the sixth the sum of the eighth quadrant of the ninth plus eight-four circles weave the eighth quarter the fourth, copy! His father impresses upon him the usefulness of religion to bring about a secular goal. We'd have joined each other in death. Have study documents to share about Dune? We have just folded space from Ix. I see it! Baron Harkonnen : This is what I'll do to the Duke and his family. Good. Reverend Mother Mohiam: Gurney snaps back at him and asks Whats mood to do with it? reminding the royal heir that he has to be ready to fight at any time. While obese, he is also broad-shouldered and has thick, well-muscled limbs, and is structurally quite handsome. Withholding informationkeeping secretsis another. Yueh reveals that he has betrayed the Duke so that he can kill the, over his betraying House Atreides.