In this fictional account, Empress Elisabeth Of Austria faces the harsh reality of turning 40 and being labeled an old woman. Determined to maintain her public image, she embarks on a journey to preserve her beauty and reputation.
Mayerling (1968) tells the story of star-crossed lovers in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and a young woman from a different social class, fall in love and make plans to be together. However, their love is forbidden and they are faced with the challenge of navigating through the rigid social hierarchy. As their love affair unfolds, they face numerous obstacles and are ultimately caught in a tragic murder-suicide pact.
Princess Sissi follows the adventures of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sissi, as she navigates her royal duties, love, and political intrigue. Set in the 19th century in Bavaria and Austria, the show explores the life of Empress Elisabeth and her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I. With its blend of romance, drama, and historical fiction, Princess Sissi offers an enchanting portrayal of one of history's most fascinating women.
Drama about the last ten years of Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria.
A great Empire, once famous for its enlightened traditions, is taken over by a ruthless political establishment. Religious fundamentalists and national separatists are tearing at the fabric of its liberal society. Under the influence of his conservative advisors, the Emperor fails to initiate the reforms that could save the Empire from annihilation. One man alone can avert the cataclysm to come. The year is 1888 and the 600-year-old Empire of Austria-Hungary is at a cross-road of history. Crown-Prince Rudolf, son of fabled Empress Sisi, the most beautiful woman of her time, is the man with the vision and the ability to lead his Empire into the 20th century. Yet his enemies, the all-powerful Prime Minister first and foremost, scheme to isolate Rudolf from his father and from access to power. Against the backdrop of one of the most dangerous, exciting and colorful periods in history, at the dawn of the modern age...
Princess is destined to marry the Emperor, until her sister steps in.
Live broadcast of "Elisabeth", the most successful German-language musical, from the courtyard of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. "Elisabeth" tells the tragic fate of Empress Elisabeth of Austria from the mouth of her convicted murderer.
Short, silent movie only about half a minutes long about the last moment of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837 - 1898). It was the first film about Elisabeth, directed by her niece Marie Larisch.
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