Assassin’s Creed: Lineage – Live‑Action Prequel DVD
Experience the origins of the Assassin’s Creed saga in Assassin’s Creed: Lineage, a cinematic bridge to Assassin’s Creed II. This live-action mini‑film trilogy follows Giovanni Auditore, Ezio’s father, as he uncovers a Templar conspiracy threatening Renaissance
🎬 Highlights
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Runtime: ~36 minutes total, compiled from three short films
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Director: Yves Simoneau; produced by Ubisoft with cinematic visual effects integration
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Originally released on YouTube in October/November 2009 as promotional content for Assassin’s Creed
🗡️ Plot Summary
Following the assassination of the Duke of Milan in 1476, Giovanni Auditore races from Florence to Venice to Rome—exposing corruption tied to the Medici and the powerful Templar faction. As he deciphers encrypted messages and outwits foes, the film sets the stage for Ézio’s journey in later games
