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The Empress

2022 3 seasons Melodrama · Drama · History Die Kaiserin

A rebellious young woman becomes the Austrian emperor's unexpected bride and steps into a court rife with tension.

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About the series

What it’s about

Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and, to everyone's surprise, becomes his fiancée. She then enters the Viennese court, where she faces a world of tension and intrigue.

What hooks you

Devrim Lingnau plays Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach, with Philip Froissant as Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary. Over 1,400 women and girls sent videos to the series' creators vying for the role of Elisabeth. The series spans three seasons and eighteen episodes.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy historical dramas about royalty and strong-willed women facing rigid traditions, as well as viewers drawn to stories of love and political maneuvering in lavish settings.

Technical details
Country
Germany
Year
2022
Genres
Melodrama, Drama, History, Biography
Age rating
12+
MPAA
TV-MA
Status
Streaming
World premiere
Sep 29, 2022

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 369 votes
7.5 /10
IMDb
7.821,000
Kinopoisk
7.26,136
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Creative team

All 16
Director Florian Cossen
Starring
  1. 01 Hanna Hilsdorf Amalia
  2. 02 Devrim Lingnau Elisabeth von Wittelsbach
  3. 03 Svenja Jung Louise
  4. 04 Philip Froissant Franz Joseph
  5. 05 Johannes Nussbaum Archduke Maximilian
  6. 06 Alexander Finkenwirth Alexander von Bach
  7. 07 Elisa Schlott Duchess Helene of Bavaria
  8. 08 Wiebke Puls Sofia Esterházy-Liechtenstein
  9. 09 Jördis Triebel Princess Ludovika of Bavaria
  10. 10 Marie-Paulina Schendel Actor
  11. 11 Melika Foroutan Sophia
  12. 12 Almila Bağrıaçık Leontine von Apafi
  13. 13 Raymond Tarabay Ambassador De Bourqueney
  14. 14 Patrick Rapold Actor

Trivia

  1. More than 1,400 women and girls applied for the role of Elisabeth by sending their videos to the series creators.

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