Movies and TvShows featuring "habsburg-empire" theme.

In a society, the proud and arrogant Golden Age Spain, riding blind towards the end of the Empire and in which the honor and loyalty are all, a Spanish soldier who has travelled Europe fighting under the flag of "Tercio Viejo de Cartagena", survives in the Austrias' Madrid as a mercenary swordsman hired four coppers on request. Brave, honest and loyal man, Diego Alatriste will be involved in intrigues and conspiracies of various kinds that require him to make good use of his steel.

Sissi, also known as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, experiences love, family, and political turmoil as she navigates her role as empress.

Set in the early 20th century, an army officer stationed at an isolated border fort experiences immense boredom as he awaits a potential attack from the Tartars. As days turn into years, he becomes obsessed with the meaning of life and contemplates suicide. The film explores themes of duty, isolation, and existential crisis.

Mária Terézia is a TV show that depicts the life of Empress Maria Theresa, one of the most powerful women in European history. The series portrays her struggles and triumphs as she navigates through political challenges, motherhood, and the complex dynamics of the Habsburg Empire. Viewers will get an inside look into the life of this influential female politician and leader during a significant period in European history.

On March 15, 1848, a young firebrand poet, Sándor Petöfi ignites the Hungarian Revolution with his passionate 'National Song', prompting the Austrians to dispatch a ruthless secret agent to assassinate him and suppress the uprising.

Vienna was the capital of the Habsburg dynasty and home to the Holy Roman Emperors. From here, they dominated middle Europe for nearly 1,000 years. In this series, historian Simon Sebag Montefiore describes how the Habsburgs transformed Vienna into a multi-national city of music, culture and ideas. Napoleon, Hitler, Mozart, Strauss, Freud, Stalin and Klimt all played their part.

Balaban, a soldier in the Janissary army, settles in Moena in northern Italy after the Battle of Vienna in 1683 and fights for the rights of the local people.

Our Hitler: A Film from Germany is a comprehensive film about Adolf Hitler and German society, exploring topics such as the cult of personality, German history, politics, and the end of the world.

Stars of Eger is a historical adventure film set in 16th century Hungary during the time of Ottoman conquest. It follows the story of a group of patriots who defend the fortress of Eger against the powerful Ottoman army. The film showcases the struggles and sacrifices made by the characters, highlighting themes of heroism, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of the Hungarian people.

This three-episode miniseries chronicles the rise and fall of the Habsburg Empire, one of the most powerful European empires in history. The Habsburg Empire lasted throughout the second millennium and had a major influence on European culture.

The seeming hopelessness of combatting an all-powerful government that will not tolerate political dissension is the focus of this excellent historical drama set in the mid-19th century in Hungary. In the opening scenes, Hungary has just lost its bid for independence from Austria and a Magyar officer, unable to bear the tragedy of defeat and what it means, says an affectionate good-bye to his beloved horse and then shoots the animal and himself. Two years later, Ferenc (Gyorgy Cserhalmi) is trying to eke out a living for his wife and her family -- and at the same time avoid any hint of sympathy for Hungarian independence because the Secret Police are everywhere. Just as life seems to be going well, Ferenc's former commanding officer (Lajos Oze) arrives and begins discussing revolution again -- a futile pursuit at this point in time. The next day, Ferenc is thrown into an insane asylum and everyone else is arrested as well.

EPHEMERAL LOVE: Austria, 1888. Crown Prince Rudolf is bored with the ostentatious royal life in the Austrian court. During a performance of “Hamlet,” Rudolf meets Marie Vetsera, the daughter of Baron Vetsera, the wealthiest man in Vienna. Marie is instantly infatuated with the prince, and they continue meeting in secret. When the emperor learns that Rudolf has petitioned the Pope for a divorce from Princess Stephanie, he flies into a rage and orders Rudolf and Marie to part. Rudolf feels he must make a choice: the throne, or Marie. ENCHANTEMENT: The Takarazuka Revue takes the beautiful love, visions, and dreams evoked by famous perfumes across time and space to a new level, delivering a truly magical experience. Enjoy this spectacular revue that marks the beginning of 2023, celebrating perfumes that have enchanted people from around the globe, performed by Rei Yuzuka and Flower Troupe.

The Bridgeman takes place in Hungary during the 1820s-1860s, highlighting the local history and political situation under the ruling of the Austrian Empire and the Habsburg Empire. The movie explores the impact of influential figures like Metternich and portrays the struggles faced by Hungary during this era.

President Juárez fights against the conservatives, who have ordered an emperor to be brought from France to govern Mexico

Set in the 17th century, the movie follows the story of the unification of Wallachia and Moldavia. It explores the political struggles, alliances, and conflicts between various empires and rulers as they vie for control over the region. The plot revolves around the search for a lost royal seal called the Mace with Three Seals, which holds the key to the unification. Amidst the backdrop of war, the protagonist must navigate intricate political alliances to achieve the unification of the two kingdoms.

1852. Gáspár Noszlopy escapes from prison in order to capture the emperor, who is to visit Hungary, with his companions and force him to sign the Declaration of Independence. He is only able to find four fanatic men, as his one-time soldiers have already accepted the established order as unalterable, each of them having found a satisfactory way of life and unwilling to undertake a suicidal experiment.

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.

The hero of the story that takes place at the beginning of the nineteenth century and recalls real historical personages is Akli Miklós, the court jester of Emperor Ferenc.