1 00:00:26,416 --> 00:00:30,500 1856 - AT THE GATES OF VIENNA 2 00:00:53,583 --> 00:00:54,500 Good morning. 3 00:01:02,875 --> 00:01:05,083 Oh, no. How could this have happened? 4 00:01:05,166 --> 00:01:06,875 Did you check the carriage? 5 00:01:06,958 --> 00:01:10,250 Of course. I checked it this morning before leaving. 6 00:01:10,333 --> 00:01:12,625 My love. 7 00:01:13,791 --> 00:01:15,791 Where is Adolfo? 8 00:01:15,875 --> 00:01:18,166 -How could this happen? -There he is! 9 00:01:18,250 --> 00:01:21,041 -I don't get it either. -Please get back in the carriage. 10 00:01:21,125 --> 00:01:23,625 Where have you been all this time, Adolfo? 11 00:01:24,208 --> 00:01:26,916 He looks pale. Do you feel unwell perhaps? 12 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,958 I think he's sick with excitement about seeing the pretty Empress. 13 00:01:30,750 --> 00:01:31,708 Let's go! 14 00:01:31,791 --> 00:01:35,041 -We can carry on, Your Highness. -Finally. Let's go. 15 00:01:35,916 --> 00:01:37,833 -Should I put it with the other gifts? -No. 16 00:01:37,916 --> 00:01:41,208 -Our Empress awaits us! -Let's go! 17 00:01:42,291 --> 00:01:43,500 Close the door! 18 00:02:35,958 --> 00:02:39,958 THE EMPRESS 19 00:02:48,750 --> 00:02:49,750 Here. 20 00:02:50,250 --> 00:02:52,666 A warm welcome to you. 21 00:02:53,625 --> 00:02:55,916 A warm welcome to you. 22 00:02:58,250 --> 00:02:59,208 Good day. 23 00:02:59,916 --> 00:03:02,000 How nice to see you again. 24 00:03:03,833 --> 00:03:05,375 How nice to see you again. 25 00:03:06,708 --> 00:03:08,125 Where's Hungarian? 26 00:03:09,250 --> 00:03:11,458 Good day. 27 00:03:12,666 --> 00:03:13,958 Good day. 28 00:03:16,666 --> 00:03:18,208 All I need now is Italian. 29 00:03:19,083 --> 00:03:20,250 Good day. 30 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:30,208 I see you, Fienchen. 31 00:03:36,333 --> 00:03:38,833 A lot of guests are coming today, you know? 32 00:03:42,916 --> 00:03:44,666 Is the baby doing well? 33 00:03:45,833 --> 00:03:48,916 Yes, it'll be here soon. Then you'll be a big sister. 34 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:50,916 Sister or brother? 35 00:03:51,791 --> 00:03:52,916 I don't know. 36 00:03:55,541 --> 00:03:56,791 What do you wish for? 37 00:03:58,500 --> 00:04:02,625 The Lord will send us a ruler who will save us from the darkness. 38 00:04:02,708 --> 00:04:05,916 He alone is the one who decides. Not you, not me. 39 00:04:06,416 --> 00:04:07,291 He alone. 40 00:04:07,375 --> 00:04:10,000 I've always hated having to wait for a man. 41 00:04:10,083 --> 00:04:13,583 For centuries, it has been a man on the throne, Sophie. 42 00:04:13,666 --> 00:04:15,166 Chosen by God. 43 00:04:15,250 --> 00:04:18,625 The woman gives life, and the man rules over it. 44 00:04:19,791 --> 00:04:22,333 Without an heir to the throne, we are lost. 45 00:04:22,416 --> 00:04:24,166 Napoleon had a son. 46 00:04:24,250 --> 00:04:27,375 We have to show the world the Habsburgs have a future. 47 00:04:28,500 --> 00:04:30,333 Our people mustn't lose faith. 48 00:04:31,666 --> 00:04:34,625 You mustn't lose faith, Your Imperial Highness. 49 00:04:44,708 --> 00:04:46,166 It is a big day, ladies. 50 00:04:46,250 --> 00:04:48,666 The delegates are all coming to see the Empress. 51 00:04:48,750 --> 00:04:52,541 Contact with the people across the empire is our Empress's highest priority. 52 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:55,208 We only have a few hours to prepare Elisabeth. 53 00:04:55,291 --> 00:04:58,333 Elisabeth? You call the Empress by her first name? 54 00:04:58,416 --> 00:04:59,625 May I do that too? 55 00:04:59,708 --> 00:05:01,375 A few basic rules, Countess. 56 00:05:01,458 --> 00:05:04,416 Firstly, we are always immaculate, but not wanton. 57 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,583 Décolleté here, not here. 58 00:05:07,750 --> 00:05:10,541 Secondly, I oversee the Empress's court. 59 00:05:10,625 --> 00:05:13,041 I'm the only one allowed to see the Empress alone. 60 00:05:13,125 --> 00:05:17,125 Never let anyone see the Empress without my permission. Never. 61 00:05:17,208 --> 00:05:18,416 Of course, Countess. 62 00:05:18,500 --> 00:05:22,125 -And third, you have to decide. -Decide? 63 00:05:22,208 --> 00:05:24,458 Lots of ladies are only here to go to balls, 64 00:05:24,541 --> 00:05:26,041 to find a rich husband. 65 00:05:26,125 --> 00:05:27,750 Yes, I mean you, Josephina. 66 00:05:28,250 --> 00:05:31,333 That's how I was at first too, but I know better now. 67 00:05:31,416 --> 00:05:34,083 Serving the Empress is my most important task. 68 00:05:34,166 --> 00:05:35,125 Countess. 69 00:05:35,208 --> 00:05:37,666 Only those willing to do anything for her will make it. 70 00:05:37,750 --> 00:05:38,625 Ladies. 71 00:05:38,708 --> 00:05:42,166 It doesn't mean you can't have some fun on the side, if you know what I mean. 72 00:05:42,250 --> 00:05:43,250 No, I… 73 00:05:43,833 --> 00:05:45,625 -Pardon me, Countess? -Pauline. 74 00:05:46,875 --> 00:05:50,791 I don't think we'll have any issues. My court, my rules. 75 00:05:56,333 --> 00:05:57,500 You little rascal. 76 00:06:01,833 --> 00:06:02,833 Your Majesty. 77 00:06:05,291 --> 00:06:08,375 I do beg your pardon. The Princess got away from me. 78 00:06:09,375 --> 00:06:11,750 She can always come in to see me if she wishes. 79 00:06:12,708 --> 00:06:15,416 Princess Sophie, it is time for your breakfast. 80 00:06:15,916 --> 00:06:17,666 -She can have breakfast with me. -Yes. 81 00:06:18,666 --> 00:06:21,750 Your Majesty, that will ruin the entire schedule. 82 00:06:21,833 --> 00:06:22,750 Your Majesty? 83 00:06:25,958 --> 00:06:27,208 The midwife is here. 84 00:06:28,625 --> 00:06:30,958 -Please get my husband. I need him. -Certainly. 85 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:38,666 The delegations from distant Bukovina and Dalmatia 86 00:06:38,750 --> 00:06:40,625 have confirmed their visit too. 87 00:06:40,708 --> 00:06:42,416 The Hungarians confirmed too? 88 00:06:42,500 --> 00:06:45,583 Yes, Your Majesty. They all accepted your invitation. 89 00:06:46,083 --> 00:06:49,375 We both know for whom all those people endured this long journey. 90 00:06:50,333 --> 00:06:51,500 Not because of me. 91 00:06:54,166 --> 00:06:55,666 Not because of me either. 92 00:07:00,541 --> 00:07:03,916 Your Majesty, the Empress wishes to see you. 93 00:07:05,416 --> 00:07:06,625 I'll be right there. 94 00:07:19,416 --> 00:07:22,541 I hear a strong heartbeat. In three to four weeks, it will be time. 95 00:07:24,083 --> 00:07:26,791 And now for the most important question of all. 96 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:28,875 Isn't that right? 97 00:07:29,750 --> 00:07:31,541 His Majesty The Emperor. 98 00:07:32,041 --> 00:07:34,000 -Your Majesty. -Your Majesty. 99 00:07:38,333 --> 00:07:39,750 I wanted you to be here. 100 00:07:46,500 --> 00:07:47,583 Please carry on. 101 00:07:52,666 --> 00:07:54,666 And you can say that for certain? 102 00:07:54,750 --> 00:07:57,791 Mrs Pfudel has delivered more than 2,000 children. 103 00:07:57,875 --> 00:08:02,500 More than 30 kings, dukes, princes, and a pope. 104 00:08:02,583 --> 00:08:03,958 She's never been wrong. 105 00:08:04,750 --> 00:08:07,500 We used to say if the mother is glowing during the pregnancy, 106 00:08:07,583 --> 00:08:10,666 her cheeks rosy, her hair shiny, she will have a boy. 107 00:08:10,750 --> 00:08:15,000 If, however, she is pale, her hair colourless and dry, it will be a girl. 108 00:08:15,083 --> 00:08:17,583 Because girls take away their mother's beauty. 109 00:08:17,666 --> 00:08:19,333 Those are old wives' tales! 110 00:08:19,833 --> 00:08:24,750 It is the heart rate and the shape of the belly, you see? 111 00:08:27,583 --> 00:08:30,625 -What will it be? -Look forward to an heir to the throne. 112 00:08:31,458 --> 00:08:32,833 There is little doubt. 113 00:08:36,833 --> 00:08:38,000 She is never wrong? 114 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,166 Never. 115 00:08:45,083 --> 00:08:46,791 Ready for all of your guests? 116 00:08:48,375 --> 00:08:50,125 How lovely to see you again. 117 00:08:51,250 --> 00:08:52,750 The pleasure is all mine. 118 00:08:54,416 --> 00:08:57,375 Thank you for making the long journey. 119 00:08:57,458 --> 00:08:59,583 No, I don't do such indecent things. 120 00:09:22,958 --> 00:09:24,000 Everything okay? 121 00:09:25,166 --> 00:09:26,166 He's kicking me. 122 00:09:30,958 --> 00:09:31,958 My son. 123 00:09:32,916 --> 00:09:34,458 Behave in there, you hear? 124 00:09:35,875 --> 00:09:38,541 Once you're out in a few weeks, we'll talk man to man. 125 00:09:39,833 --> 00:09:41,208 Now let your mother be. 126 00:09:45,166 --> 00:09:46,083 Whoa. 127 00:10:15,250 --> 00:10:16,083 Let's go. 128 00:10:28,541 --> 00:10:30,250 Ado, let's go. 129 00:10:57,208 --> 00:11:00,791 Give this to my secretary for review, so it's ready for the cabinet tomorrow. 130 00:11:00,875 --> 00:11:02,333 -Certainly, Minister. -Thank you. 131 00:11:17,208 --> 00:11:18,208 He's gone. 132 00:11:22,333 --> 00:11:25,375 You really should have it cleaned. It has moths. 133 00:11:31,666 --> 00:11:34,083 I'm so tired of having to hide you. 134 00:11:34,666 --> 00:11:36,333 I find it exciting. 135 00:11:36,416 --> 00:11:38,750 By now, you must know me well enough to know 136 00:11:38,833 --> 00:11:41,750 I am not the right man for this sort of thrill. 137 00:11:42,708 --> 00:11:46,333 For someone who fought in the revolution, you sure are faint-hearted. 138 00:11:46,416 --> 00:11:49,375 The revolution was nothing compared to this affair with you. 139 00:11:50,375 --> 00:11:53,000 As you know, I didn't engage in any street fighting. 140 00:11:53,083 --> 00:11:55,875 I was more interested in the discourse regarding jurisprudence 141 00:11:55,958 --> 00:11:57,916 in my political reading club and… 142 00:11:58,583 --> 00:12:01,083 But you are still trying to improve the empire. 143 00:12:01,166 --> 00:12:02,750 From your desk. 144 00:12:03,500 --> 00:12:04,458 -Yes. -Yes. 145 00:12:04,958 --> 00:12:05,958 You're right. 146 00:12:09,458 --> 00:12:11,291 No, not now! 147 00:12:13,875 --> 00:12:15,541 Nothing can come between us. 148 00:12:17,125 --> 00:12:20,791 Excuse me, Minister. The Empress is looking for Countess Apafi. 149 00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:23,666 -Except her. -How do they know I'm here? 150 00:12:23,750 --> 00:12:25,458 -I'll pass that on. -No, shh! 151 00:12:25,541 --> 00:12:26,750 Thank you, Minister. 152 00:12:28,208 --> 00:12:29,958 Everyone knows you're here. 153 00:12:30,041 --> 00:12:33,416 Even the chambermaids wonder why you haven't made it official. 154 00:12:33,500 --> 00:12:35,416 No, Leontine, that was a joke. 155 00:12:35,500 --> 00:12:38,750 Only my valet knows. No, do stay. 156 00:12:44,458 --> 00:12:46,500 -Your Majesty. -Your Imperial Highness. 157 00:12:46,583 --> 00:12:48,416 I have heard the good news. 158 00:12:52,333 --> 00:12:54,166 I'd like to show you something. 159 00:12:56,583 --> 00:12:58,291 My gift for the baptism. 160 00:13:04,875 --> 00:13:07,875 I remember the first time I saw you in this uniform. 161 00:13:08,708 --> 00:13:10,916 A uniform won't make him a good ruler. 162 00:13:11,500 --> 00:13:13,541 No. The grace of God will. 163 00:13:13,625 --> 00:13:15,916 I hope I was able to live up to the expectation. 164 00:13:17,291 --> 00:13:18,541 You are still young. 165 00:13:21,083 --> 00:13:23,875 Let's wait until the child is born and can walk. 166 00:13:25,250 --> 00:13:26,500 Where were we, Theo? 167 00:13:33,041 --> 00:13:34,125 Look who's coming. 168 00:13:35,541 --> 00:13:37,583 Excuse me, where are you going? 169 00:13:38,625 --> 00:13:40,250 To Her Majesty The Empress. 170 00:13:41,250 --> 00:13:42,875 No one can see the Empress. 171 00:13:43,375 --> 00:13:45,041 She sent for me. 172 00:13:46,916 --> 00:13:49,041 Or do you want to forbid her from seeing me? 173 00:13:49,125 --> 00:13:50,041 No. 174 00:13:51,250 --> 00:13:52,583 Who are you, then? 175 00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:55,583 Well, that is a good question. Who are you really? 176 00:13:55,666 --> 00:13:57,291 No one actually knows, do they? 177 00:13:57,791 --> 00:14:01,666 Well, my name is Pauline von Bellegarde. It is my first day. 178 00:14:02,833 --> 00:14:06,250 Very pleased to meet you, Pauline. I'm Leontine von Apafi. 179 00:14:10,291 --> 00:14:13,458 You only see the Empress on Tuesdays, and only if I allow it. 180 00:14:13,541 --> 00:14:15,458 -She wishes to see me. -So what? 181 00:14:17,041 --> 00:14:20,458 Charlotte, please make an exception. 182 00:14:21,541 --> 00:14:24,166 Today is such an important day for Elisabeth. 183 00:14:29,958 --> 00:14:31,083 Just this once. 184 00:14:32,625 --> 00:14:34,083 I govern the Empress's affairs. 185 00:14:38,500 --> 00:14:40,458 Trouble with Hungarian again? 186 00:14:40,541 --> 00:14:41,666 Leontine. 187 00:14:41,750 --> 00:14:43,125 There you are at last. 188 00:14:44,541 --> 00:14:47,791 I heard the good news. The midwife says it's a boy. 189 00:14:49,125 --> 00:14:50,541 I just hope she's right. 190 00:14:56,125 --> 00:14:57,833 What if it's another girl? 191 00:14:59,416 --> 00:15:02,166 Then we'll raise a gang of smart, little women. 192 00:15:05,125 --> 00:15:07,666 If it is a boy, then we'll travel. 193 00:15:08,500 --> 00:15:11,083 There's so much I want to do in this empire. 194 00:15:11,958 --> 00:15:12,875 I know. 195 00:15:16,166 --> 00:15:17,791 I told you not to run off! 196 00:15:18,291 --> 00:15:20,541 I am so sorry, Your Imperial Highness. 197 00:15:21,291 --> 00:15:23,916 Look what you've done, Princess Sophie. 198 00:15:24,750 --> 00:15:27,166 It was a gift from the Pope to Maria Theresia. 199 00:15:28,083 --> 00:15:29,791 You must learn to behave! 200 00:15:29,875 --> 00:15:31,375 I am so very sorry. 201 00:15:31,458 --> 00:15:33,916 -Fienchen, what happened? -Mummy. 202 00:15:35,083 --> 00:15:36,541 Did you hurt yourself? 203 00:15:38,875 --> 00:15:40,333 Everything's okay, my darling. 204 00:15:40,416 --> 00:15:43,583 -It's just an old vase. -I just wanted to play. 205 00:15:43,666 --> 00:15:46,041 She ran away again, Your Majesty. 206 00:15:46,125 --> 00:15:47,666 This is our home, 207 00:15:47,750 --> 00:15:48,625 not a prison. 208 00:15:49,291 --> 00:15:51,208 She's allowed to run around freely. 209 00:15:52,083 --> 00:15:54,333 I agree with you entirely, Elisabeth. 210 00:15:57,750 --> 00:15:59,791 I think we'll find a new job for you. 211 00:16:06,125 --> 00:16:07,791 You heard Her Majesty. 212 00:16:09,250 --> 00:16:10,791 Off you go now. 213 00:16:18,041 --> 00:16:19,666 How do you feel, Elisabeth? 214 00:16:21,375 --> 00:16:22,500 I feel splendid. 215 00:16:25,041 --> 00:16:27,333 I know the reception this evening was your idea, 216 00:16:27,416 --> 00:16:30,500 but are you sure it isn't a bit too much for you? 217 00:16:31,250 --> 00:16:33,000 I'm worried about the boy. 218 00:16:35,125 --> 00:16:37,666 I want to speak to the people in our empire. 219 00:16:38,875 --> 00:16:40,375 I want to listen to them. 220 00:16:41,666 --> 00:16:42,750 I'm their Empress. 221 00:16:50,041 --> 00:16:52,375 Once she's given birth to the boy, I'll take over. 222 00:16:52,458 --> 00:16:54,416 Of course, Your Imperial Highness. 223 00:16:54,500 --> 00:16:56,500 I will mould the next emperor. 224 00:16:56,583 --> 00:16:59,625 Then she can travel and "listen to the people" as much as she wants. 225 00:16:59,708 --> 00:17:01,375 The further away, the better. 226 00:17:01,458 --> 00:17:03,625 And what will we do if it is a girl after all? 227 00:17:03,708 --> 00:17:06,041 The Lord won't disappoint me this time. 228 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:10,250 I sometimes wonder if it's all God's will, if He's steering it all. 229 00:17:10,333 --> 00:17:12,666 -Do you not? -Do you have a better idea? 230 00:17:13,875 --> 00:17:15,625 No, Your Imperial Highness. 231 00:17:15,708 --> 00:17:16,666 Well, then. 232 00:17:36,458 --> 00:17:39,166 All these languages give me a headache. 233 00:17:40,583 --> 00:17:43,791 Look, the delegation from Dalmatia. 234 00:17:43,875 --> 00:17:46,583 They say Dalmatian men are the most handsome. 235 00:17:49,750 --> 00:17:52,291 I would need a man who satisfies my mind. 236 00:17:53,166 --> 00:17:54,583 No such man exists. 237 00:17:55,791 --> 00:17:57,000 Your Imperial Highness. 238 00:17:58,708 --> 00:18:01,958 But look at that. One of them even has a moustache. 239 00:18:02,625 --> 00:18:04,250 Your Imperial Highness. 240 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:09,041 If I may introduce my three daughters. Josephine, Alexandrine, and Wilhelmine. 241 00:18:09,625 --> 00:18:10,583 Yes. 242 00:18:10,666 --> 00:18:11,833 Oh my God. 243 00:18:12,333 --> 00:18:16,833 Dear Countess. You look splendid. The highest position at court suits you. 244 00:18:18,916 --> 00:18:19,875 Yes, move on. 245 00:18:22,250 --> 00:18:23,875 -The poor wretch. -Yes. 246 00:18:23,958 --> 00:18:27,000 Three daughters truly are a burden, especially those three. 247 00:18:27,083 --> 00:18:29,625 It's a burden how much he lusts after you. 248 00:18:31,458 --> 00:18:33,166 Impressive celebration, Bach. 249 00:18:33,250 --> 00:18:35,333 Trying to show off how united the empire is? 250 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,375 The Emperor's popularity has increased immensely. 251 00:18:39,666 --> 00:18:41,666 Due to your administrative reforms? 252 00:18:42,458 --> 00:18:44,875 I think it has more to do with the pretty Empress. 253 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:46,666 You're confusing me now. 254 00:18:46,750 --> 00:18:48,916 Aren't you the Empress, von Bach? 255 00:18:54,916 --> 00:18:57,375 His Majesty The Emperor. 256 00:18:57,458 --> 00:18:59,458 Her Majesty The Empress. 257 00:19:28,750 --> 00:19:31,000 Your Majesties, honoured guests. 258 00:19:31,083 --> 00:19:34,333 Representatives, from all parts of our holy empire, 259 00:19:34,416 --> 00:19:38,666 from all hereditary lands and crown lands, have travelled here to pay their respects 260 00:19:38,750 --> 00:19:41,750 to His Majesty The Emperor and Her Majesty The Empress. 261 00:19:41,833 --> 00:19:45,333 The hereditary land of Bohemia shall present itself first. 262 00:19:59,083 --> 00:20:00,000 Good day. 263 00:20:01,041 --> 00:20:02,708 Welcome to Vienna. 264 00:20:04,875 --> 00:20:05,708 Thank you. 265 00:20:10,625 --> 00:20:11,750 Thank you very much. 266 00:20:13,000 --> 00:20:15,166 May God protect the divine Empress. 267 00:20:19,916 --> 00:20:21,958 The Crown Land of Bukovina. 268 00:20:38,958 --> 00:20:42,708 The delegation from the Crown Land of Dalmatia. 269 00:20:48,541 --> 00:20:49,958 Thank you. 270 00:20:52,541 --> 00:20:55,500 The delegation from the hereditary land of Hungary. 271 00:20:56,166 --> 00:20:58,375 -You invited the Hungarians too? -Your Majesty. 272 00:20:58,458 --> 00:21:00,583 I did not invite anyone at all. 273 00:21:00,666 --> 00:21:03,208 -It is such an honour. -Thank you. 274 00:21:03,291 --> 00:21:04,916 Welcome to Vienna. 275 00:21:05,875 --> 00:21:09,375 -You speak Hungarian? -It's a very unique language. 276 00:21:09,958 --> 00:21:10,833 Disgusting. 277 00:21:12,125 --> 00:21:15,875 The delegation from the hereditary land of Lombardy-Venetia. 278 00:21:15,958 --> 00:21:17,833 Count Giuseppe Marino. 279 00:21:28,291 --> 00:21:31,750 We are greatly honoured, Your Majesties. 280 00:21:31,833 --> 00:21:32,958 We are from Milan, 281 00:21:33,041 --> 00:21:36,708 and I bring you the best from our vineyards. 282 00:21:37,208 --> 00:21:38,958 -Come. -Thank you so much. 283 00:21:39,041 --> 00:21:40,041 You're welcome. 284 00:21:55,333 --> 00:21:58,458 The Italian people must be free! We will no longer be silent. 285 00:21:58,541 --> 00:22:00,250 -Help us, Empress! -Don't touch her! 286 00:22:01,541 --> 00:22:04,166 Freedom for Italy! Down with Austrian terror! 287 00:22:04,750 --> 00:22:06,083 Freedom for Italy! 288 00:22:07,500 --> 00:22:10,625 Hear us out, Empress! The Lombards are oppressed! 289 00:22:10,708 --> 00:22:13,416 -You must help us! Your Majesty! -Out with him! 290 00:22:13,500 --> 00:22:15,083 Empress, help us! 291 00:22:15,833 --> 00:22:17,750 After him! 292 00:22:17,833 --> 00:22:19,083 Stop him! 293 00:22:23,583 --> 00:22:24,791 Elisabeth, no! 294 00:22:26,291 --> 00:22:27,708 Stay back! 295 00:22:34,791 --> 00:22:36,000 Elisabeth, stop! 296 00:22:37,916 --> 00:22:39,208 Stop the Empress! 297 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,875 Elisabeth! 298 00:22:56,458 --> 00:22:59,833 Get away from there. How could this happen? Take him away. 299 00:23:10,125 --> 00:23:12,458 One of the guards said he was a Lombardian rebel. 300 00:23:13,166 --> 00:23:15,416 -Why are they rebelling in Lombardy? -What? 301 00:23:15,500 --> 00:23:18,416 -Did he want to harm the Empress? -Stop whining. All of you! 302 00:23:18,500 --> 00:23:21,708 The Empress needs us now. She will be here any moment. 303 00:23:21,791 --> 00:23:23,541 Get some fresh clothes. 304 00:23:23,625 --> 00:23:26,583 Your Majesty. We are so happy nothing happened to you. 305 00:23:26,666 --> 00:23:28,541 -I want to see my daughter. -That's blood! 306 00:23:28,625 --> 00:23:32,083 Don't stand around like a swan, Pauline! Get the Empress some tea. 307 00:23:32,166 --> 00:23:35,708 -Where is Fienchen? -She's been taken to safety, Your Majesty. 308 00:23:35,791 --> 00:23:36,666 Elisabeth? 309 00:23:39,250 --> 00:23:40,500 Please leave at once. 310 00:23:41,250 --> 00:23:42,166 Leontine? 311 00:23:51,125 --> 00:23:53,958 Can you find out if the young man is still alive? 312 00:23:54,708 --> 00:23:55,708 Who is he? 313 00:23:56,958 --> 00:24:00,041 Adolfo Tadini had been your secretary for a year. 314 00:24:00,125 --> 00:24:02,750 And you knew nothing of his political views? 315 00:24:02,833 --> 00:24:05,083 I swear on my life, Your Majesty. 316 00:24:05,791 --> 00:24:07,500 I knew nothing. I didn't know this. 317 00:24:07,583 --> 00:24:09,958 -I beg you, please believe me! -Stand up, please. 318 00:24:12,208 --> 00:24:13,916 Please escort the Count out. 319 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:16,333 -Question him tomorrow morning. -Yes, Your Majesty. 320 00:24:16,416 --> 00:24:20,583 But I didn't know. I didn't know anything. 321 00:24:22,541 --> 00:24:25,791 A cut-out tongue. What's this supposed to mean? 322 00:24:26,666 --> 00:24:29,875 The people there want to say something but aren't allowed to. 323 00:24:29,958 --> 00:24:32,625 What is the situation in Lombardy-Venetia, von Bach? 324 00:24:32,708 --> 00:24:35,708 The calls for political autonomy and liberation from Habsburg rule 325 00:24:35,791 --> 00:24:39,583 and occupation have never ceased entirely since the revolution. 326 00:24:39,666 --> 00:24:41,166 But in recent years, 327 00:24:41,250 --> 00:24:44,000 there's been no hint of an organised independence movement. 328 00:24:44,083 --> 00:24:46,458 That person acted alone, Your Majesty. 329 00:24:46,541 --> 00:24:47,666 I'm certain of it. 330 00:24:48,583 --> 00:24:49,500 Nevertheless, 331 00:24:49,583 --> 00:24:53,750 I'll order an increased military presence in Lombardy immediately. 332 00:24:54,666 --> 00:24:55,583 That will do. 333 00:24:56,666 --> 00:25:00,250 I'm afraid it's not quite that simple. Your Majesty, may I? 334 00:25:02,208 --> 00:25:05,500 Our immediate neighbour, the Kingdom of Piedmont, 335 00:25:06,500 --> 00:25:09,708 has long wanted to unite all Italian-speaking regions, 336 00:25:09,791 --> 00:25:13,041 the Kingdom of Sicily, Modena, Parma, Tuscany and so on, 337 00:25:13,125 --> 00:25:16,750 creating one big empire under the leadership of Piedmont. 338 00:25:18,291 --> 00:25:21,500 And this is supposed to include our Lombardy-Venetia. 339 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:26,166 Have you ever heard such nonsense? What is this country to be called? 340 00:25:26,750 --> 00:25:27,833 Italy. 341 00:25:28,791 --> 00:25:32,333 The Lombards have been part of Austria for over 150 years. 342 00:25:32,416 --> 00:25:35,000 They are loyal to the Emperor. 343 00:25:35,083 --> 00:25:36,375 Are they? 344 00:25:37,333 --> 00:25:39,666 Piedmont's prime minister, the Count of Cavour, 345 00:25:39,750 --> 00:25:43,708 railed against the Habsburg Empire at the peace conference in Paris. 346 00:25:43,791 --> 00:25:47,458 He said oppressed Lombards had to be freed from Habsburg rule. 347 00:25:48,583 --> 00:25:50,666 And why am I just now learning about this? 348 00:25:53,583 --> 00:25:57,500 We were focused on the peace negotiations with St Petersburg. This was secondary. 349 00:25:57,583 --> 00:26:00,416 Today's incident has shown you judged this wrong. 350 00:26:00,500 --> 00:26:04,750 Lombardy is part of our empire. That is still your responsibility, Bach. 351 00:26:04,833 --> 00:26:06,291 But not Piedmont. 352 00:26:07,083 --> 00:26:08,083 Gentlemen. 353 00:26:09,833 --> 00:26:13,250 How did the other major powers react to Piedmont's demands? 354 00:26:14,666 --> 00:26:17,458 Our position in Europe has been bad since the Crimean War. 355 00:26:17,541 --> 00:26:20,208 France and England are hostile towards our empire. 356 00:26:20,291 --> 00:26:24,250 That's outrageous! We sent 300,000 soldiers to stop the Russians. 357 00:26:24,333 --> 00:26:26,208 But we avoided a battle. 358 00:26:26,291 --> 00:26:29,833 Victory over Russia is therefore credited to Emperor Napoleon alone. 359 00:26:30,708 --> 00:26:34,208 The opinion in Paris was, a man who doesn't fear war. 360 00:26:34,291 --> 00:26:35,750 I don't fear war either. 361 00:26:37,333 --> 00:26:38,666 But I prefer peace. 362 00:26:49,416 --> 00:26:51,541 We must speak with Emperor Napoleon. 363 00:26:51,625 --> 00:26:53,875 It would be good to have him on our side. 364 00:26:53,958 --> 00:26:56,583 Emperor Napoleon does not speak to Austrian diplomats. 365 00:26:56,666 --> 00:26:59,166 "Emperor Napoleon," the sound of it alone! 366 00:26:59,875 --> 00:27:03,375 One is born an emperor. One doesn't declare oneself as such. 367 00:27:03,458 --> 00:27:06,375 The old rules of politics don't matter to Napoleon. 368 00:27:08,916 --> 00:27:11,083 We must show him how important he is to us. 369 00:27:12,083 --> 00:27:14,125 By sending a family member to him directly. 370 00:27:14,708 --> 00:27:17,125 Your Majesty, you can't possibly go to Paris yourself. 371 00:27:17,208 --> 00:27:18,625 No. Of course not. 372 00:27:24,375 --> 00:27:27,791 TRIESTE AUSTRIAN PROVINCE 373 00:27:27,875 --> 00:27:30,333 Your Majesty, dear Brother, 374 00:27:31,458 --> 00:27:33,250 this is letter 85. 375 00:27:34,791 --> 00:27:36,458 But who counts such things? 376 00:27:38,166 --> 00:27:40,750 I just read Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. 377 00:27:41,416 --> 00:27:45,291 It is about a scientist who creates a person in his image. 378 00:27:47,250 --> 00:27:51,041 But then Frankenstein rejects his creature because it scares him. 379 00:27:52,375 --> 00:27:55,083 The monster then proceeds to only do horrible things. 380 00:27:55,958 --> 00:27:58,125 Allow me to quote the monster, 381 00:28:00,458 --> 00:28:01,750 "I am evil 382 00:28:03,000 --> 00:28:04,333 because I am unhappy." 383 00:28:07,000 --> 00:28:08,166 Imperial Highness. 384 00:28:10,625 --> 00:28:12,875 I always have to vomit on my birthday. 385 00:28:15,041 --> 00:28:17,125 Shall I ask your guests to excuse you? 386 00:28:29,625 --> 00:28:31,625 Out with the old, in with the new. 387 00:28:32,416 --> 00:28:33,250 Cheers. 388 00:28:33,333 --> 00:28:38,833 For he's a jolly good fellow Which nobody can deny 389 00:28:38,916 --> 00:28:42,875 For he's a jolly good fellow For he's a jolly good fellow 390 00:28:42,958 --> 00:28:48,541 Which nobody can deny 391 00:28:50,500 --> 00:28:51,541 I thank you all. 392 00:28:52,083 --> 00:28:55,291 -Thank you, Ivan. -Make a wish, Your Highness! 393 00:28:57,750 --> 00:28:59,166 I wish for good health. 394 00:29:00,958 --> 00:29:03,791 -Stimulating acquaintances. -Oh, yes! 395 00:29:04,916 --> 00:29:10,041 A fountain of wine that never runs dry. And a palace bigger than this one. 396 00:29:15,333 --> 00:29:16,750 And then I wish for… 397 00:29:20,791 --> 00:29:22,791 a huge wave to come from the sea… 398 00:29:25,333 --> 00:29:26,833 and swallow all this up. 399 00:29:28,208 --> 00:29:29,208 Starting with me. 400 00:29:58,125 --> 00:30:01,333 Did you congratulate him on his birthday? Your brother? 401 00:30:04,208 --> 00:30:06,500 We have bigger problems now, don't you think? 402 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,250 He's suffered enough. 403 00:30:11,291 --> 00:30:12,500 It was high treason. 404 00:30:13,833 --> 00:30:15,250 The punishment is death. 405 00:30:17,125 --> 00:30:20,958 He never would have succeeded. Because I wouldn't have allowed it. 406 00:30:21,541 --> 00:30:23,833 It's not about whether he'd have succeeded or not. 407 00:30:24,416 --> 00:30:25,416 He attempted it. 408 00:30:27,625 --> 00:30:28,708 I'm going to bed. 409 00:30:31,208 --> 00:30:33,291 Forgiveness isn't a feeling, Franz. 410 00:30:34,625 --> 00:30:36,250 It's a choice. 411 00:31:36,583 --> 00:31:39,916 -Your Imperial Highness! -Leave me! 412 00:31:40,500 --> 00:31:41,500 Leave me. 413 00:31:48,708 --> 00:31:50,541 I'm even too cowardly for that. 414 00:32:02,166 --> 00:32:03,166 Alexander? 415 00:32:14,375 --> 00:32:15,791 Did you see the Empress? 416 00:32:17,916 --> 00:32:20,375 She'd like to know how the young man is doing. 417 00:32:28,166 --> 00:32:29,625 He succumbed to his injuries. 418 00:32:33,375 --> 00:32:35,708 Can you tell me what else you know about him? 419 00:32:37,958 --> 00:32:40,083 I sometimes feel like you're using me. 420 00:32:41,500 --> 00:32:43,458 The Empress asked me to find out. 421 00:32:48,625 --> 00:32:52,875 I don't want this any more. These secret meetings. It's not right. 422 00:32:52,958 --> 00:32:54,833 Is that the Catholic in you talking? 423 00:32:55,333 --> 00:32:57,958 Do you think you'll go to hell because of me? 424 00:33:03,791 --> 00:33:04,750 Marry me. 425 00:33:07,625 --> 00:33:10,125 I want to show the whole world that we belong together. 426 00:33:12,083 --> 00:33:13,000 Leontine, 427 00:33:13,500 --> 00:33:15,333 I want to meet your family. 428 00:33:19,041 --> 00:33:20,291 I'll think about it. 429 00:33:20,958 --> 00:33:22,958 What's stopping you from saying yes? 430 00:33:42,083 --> 00:33:43,500 You have my dress. 431 00:33:43,583 --> 00:33:45,250 None of it belongs to you! 432 00:33:45,333 --> 00:33:47,708 What did you do with the real Countess Apafi? 433 00:33:49,250 --> 00:33:50,875 You are scum. 434 00:34:18,750 --> 00:34:20,083 Sleep, my darling. 435 00:34:20,666 --> 00:34:21,791 Close your eyes. 436 00:34:28,458 --> 00:34:32,083 The good Lord is in the light As He is in the darkness 437 00:34:33,291 --> 00:34:35,083 He is in everything that there is 438 00:34:36,083 --> 00:34:37,250 He is in our kisses 439 00:34:52,125 --> 00:34:52,958 Sleep tight. 440 00:35:09,500 --> 00:35:11,666 I'm so sorry about what happened today. 441 00:35:13,958 --> 00:35:16,583 -We shot him. Just like that. -Not just like that. 442 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,083 He tried to flee. 443 00:35:19,833 --> 00:35:21,666 He was unarmed, was he not? 444 00:35:22,166 --> 00:35:23,458 He threatened us. 445 00:35:24,500 --> 00:35:25,833 I was afraid for you. 446 00:35:26,333 --> 00:35:31,083 He didn't mean any harm. I know that. He was desperate. Didn't you see that? 447 00:35:31,166 --> 00:35:34,833 Yes, and desperation gives rise to hate. I experienced that. 448 00:35:39,666 --> 00:35:41,250 What if he had harmed you? 449 00:35:43,666 --> 00:35:44,625 Our family. 450 00:35:46,416 --> 00:35:47,291 But he didn't. 451 00:35:54,250 --> 00:35:56,083 What you just said to Fienchen… 452 00:35:58,416 --> 00:35:59,333 What was that? 453 00:36:02,500 --> 00:36:03,458 It's a poem. 454 00:36:05,166 --> 00:36:06,208 Heinrich Heine? 455 00:36:07,625 --> 00:36:09,583 I know he's still forbidden here. 456 00:36:11,083 --> 00:36:12,125 Don't tell on me. 457 00:36:13,708 --> 00:36:15,125 My father sent it to me. 458 00:36:17,166 --> 00:36:18,041 Who else? 459 00:36:27,041 --> 00:36:28,250 Is he kicking again? 460 00:36:30,041 --> 00:36:31,000 Elisabeth? 461 00:36:37,041 --> 00:36:38,041 The midwives! 462 00:36:39,250 --> 00:36:41,250 The Empress needs the midwives! 463 00:36:44,125 --> 00:36:45,125 The midwives! 464 00:36:47,083 --> 00:36:48,916 The Empress needs the midwives. 465 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:50,458 Come. Quickly. 466 00:36:53,333 --> 00:36:54,375 Faster! 467 00:36:55,166 --> 00:36:57,125 -My glasses! -I've got them. 468 00:36:57,958 --> 00:36:59,416 Did something happen? 469 00:36:59,500 --> 00:37:01,166 Your Imperial Highness. 470 00:37:01,250 --> 00:37:04,166 -Is something wrong with the child? -The contractions have begun. 471 00:37:04,250 --> 00:37:08,000 -The heir to the throne is on his way. -But it's still far too soon! 472 00:37:08,625 --> 00:37:11,416 Nature takes its course, Your Imperial Highness. 473 00:37:11,500 --> 00:37:14,041 Let it be known that we should pray. In the court chapel. 474 00:37:14,125 --> 00:37:17,708 -Certainly, Your Imperial Highness. -Everyone in the palace shall pray! 475 00:37:24,416 --> 00:37:25,333 Not now. 476 00:37:25,833 --> 00:37:28,000 It is the Empress. She's in labour. 477 00:37:29,291 --> 00:37:33,166 Get out of there! The Empress needs me. The Empress needs me now! 478 00:37:38,666 --> 00:37:40,208 Oh, God. 479 00:37:41,083 --> 00:37:44,583 -Don't you think we're disturbing? -We're here for emotional support. 480 00:37:44,666 --> 00:37:45,583 It's tradition. 481 00:37:45,666 --> 00:37:48,916 If Your Majesty would lie down, it would help things. 482 00:37:50,083 --> 00:37:51,416 I have to move around. 483 00:37:53,458 --> 00:37:54,458 Thank you. 484 00:37:55,458 --> 00:37:59,833 -Can the child be born this early? -It's only a few weeks. I'm not worried. 485 00:37:59,916 --> 00:38:03,583 The sun may only rise once over a woman in labour. You know that. 486 00:38:03,666 --> 00:38:05,541 It's only been a few hours. 487 00:38:05,625 --> 00:38:08,791 Massaging the lower back helps open the cervix. 488 00:38:08,875 --> 00:38:11,666 The cervix was open wide enough two hours ago. 489 00:38:11,750 --> 00:38:13,916 But why don't we see the head? 490 00:38:14,791 --> 00:38:15,750 What can I do? 491 00:38:16,875 --> 00:38:18,250 Tell me what I can do. 492 00:38:19,958 --> 00:38:23,916 Something isn't right. The pain is different from last time. 493 00:38:28,625 --> 00:38:30,750 Can't you give her something for the pain? 494 00:38:30,833 --> 00:38:33,375 In England, they give women chloroform during childbirth. 495 00:38:33,458 --> 00:38:37,708 -Not in the Habsburg Empire. -Bearing the pain is our divine duty. 496 00:38:43,541 --> 00:38:44,625 Get the doctor. 497 00:38:45,208 --> 00:38:47,583 Your Majesty, with all due respect, there's no need. 498 00:38:50,333 --> 00:38:51,708 Get the doctor. 499 00:39:06,208 --> 00:39:08,666 He is worth it, Elisabeth. 500 00:39:09,416 --> 00:39:12,333 -Maybe it's the umbilical cord. -God help us. 501 00:39:14,375 --> 00:39:16,750 May I ask you to lie down, Your Majesty? 502 00:39:19,291 --> 00:39:21,666 Maybe we should sing something soothing. 503 00:39:21,750 --> 00:39:23,958 Yes. But please, do it outside. 504 00:39:26,166 --> 00:39:30,916 My umbilical cord was around my neck. The midwife cut it with a letter opener. 505 00:39:33,375 --> 00:39:34,708 Please leave the room. 506 00:39:34,791 --> 00:39:37,041 Only Dr Fritsch and the midwives stay. 507 00:39:42,500 --> 00:39:43,333 Please. 508 00:39:49,791 --> 00:39:50,791 Lie down. 509 00:39:57,083 --> 00:39:57,958 Hold this, please. 510 00:39:59,291 --> 00:40:02,125 -Is something wrong with the child? -I can see the head. 511 00:40:02,208 --> 00:40:04,875 You're doing very well, Your Majesty. 512 00:40:21,791 --> 00:40:25,666 -I fear the uterus is damaged. -We can still save the child. 513 00:40:25,750 --> 00:40:28,625 -What did you say? -The child has to come out immediately. 514 00:40:28,708 --> 00:40:30,208 Get the forceps, Mrs Pfudel. 515 00:40:31,208 --> 00:40:34,375 Hurry up. We have no time to lose. 516 00:40:46,166 --> 00:40:48,666 You're doing very well, Your Majesty. 517 00:41:01,875 --> 00:41:04,500 -Hold this, please. -Yes, right away, Doctor. 518 00:41:05,916 --> 00:41:07,500 I need more light. 519 00:41:09,500 --> 00:41:12,083 Keep going, Your Majesty, keep going! 520 00:41:12,583 --> 00:41:13,833 You're getting close. 521 00:41:15,666 --> 00:41:17,125 You're doing great. 522 00:41:17,708 --> 00:41:18,708 One more push. 523 00:41:21,166 --> 00:41:22,250 Keep going! 524 00:41:22,333 --> 00:41:24,666 Yes. Very good, Your Majesty. 525 00:41:25,750 --> 00:41:27,875 Here he comes. 526 00:41:31,000 --> 00:41:32,208 Clean the child off. 527 00:41:38,375 --> 00:41:40,333 We must try to stop the bleeding. 528 00:41:44,458 --> 00:41:45,875 Elisabeth, you did it. 529 00:41:47,458 --> 00:41:48,541 You did it. 530 00:41:48,625 --> 00:41:51,125 Your Majesty, please go over to your child. 531 00:41:53,583 --> 00:41:54,791 What about my wife? 532 00:41:54,875 --> 00:41:56,250 I implore you. Go. 533 00:41:57,458 --> 00:41:59,625 We need towels. Bring more towels! 534 00:42:00,375 --> 00:42:01,583 More towels! 535 00:42:08,583 --> 00:42:10,291 I'm sorry, Your Majesty. 536 00:42:15,125 --> 00:42:16,250 It's a girl. 537 00:42:30,166 --> 00:42:31,458 Try to keep her awake. 538 00:42:33,916 --> 00:42:34,958 Your Majesty? 539 00:42:35,750 --> 00:42:36,750 Can you hear me? 540 00:43:01,458 --> 00:43:03,250 Your Majesty, can you hear me? 541 00:43:05,750 --> 00:43:06,833 Your Majesty. 542 00:43:17,708 --> 00:43:20,458 Your Imperial Highness! A telegram! 543 00:43:23,750 --> 00:43:25,375 Your Imperial Highness! 544 00:43:32,333 --> 00:43:33,708 A telegram from Vienna. 545 00:43:34,583 --> 00:43:35,958 It's from your brother. 546 00:45:50,541 --> 00:45:53,708 Subtitle translation by: Kristopher Brame