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Get lost.

What have you done?

I will not enter into an alliance with that man.

I risked my life to get Hungary on our side.

And you throw it all away because of jealousy?

Thousands of soldiers will die. You might even lose the war.

Franz, I'm begging you...

I declare war on Bismarck today.

Franz, I'm on your side.

I curse the day I sent you to him.

I'm looking for the master of the horse.

Andrássa's strike.

Your Majesty?

- What are you doing here? - I...

I just want to ...

I just want to say…

... that as long as I am empress, your people have an ally in Vienna.

I don't know what else I can do.

Ödön Körték and many others will follow Bismarck into war against your husband.

You have done what you could. I thank you for that.

And I thank you that my memory from Vienna is not a sword to my throat.

- Good luck. - I'll be back.

See you soon, Marie.

Right about!

- Shall I take him? - No.

Hard times are coming, Sisi. For you too.

You are now responsible for the court and for the country.

Can you do it?

- Marie ... - It's your fault, Franz is going to war.

What makes you think that?

A powerful man will wage war against Franz.

- Therefore ... - You are lying! You chased him away!

- Marie ... - Stay where you are!

- I am not lying. - What happened to my mother?

Why is she dead?

Your mother took the side of the rebels.

Killers who wanted to kill Franz and me. The scar on Franz's neck...

It was one of them. Franz was close to dying in my arms.

It hurts me, Marie.

I sentenced her to death. It was me.

Wish I had never done that.

It hurts me, Marie. I think ...

I think she was in distress.

That's why she did it. And she wanted to protect you.

Against that nut. Do you understand?

I am sorry.

She asked me to take care of you. She wanted a better life for you.

I want that too.

Marie ...

Marie, I ...

I hate your lies! I want to go to Franz!

Marie?

Married? Married!

Marie!

Your Majesty.

- Have you seen Marie? - No.

- They are hurt. - Forget it.

- Guards? Find the girl. - Yes.

Marie!

Marie!

Mary, where are you?

BISTRITZ-DALEN VED KÖNIGGRÄTZ

We surround them. We wait here and drive them towards us.

Not here with the forest at your back. Things can go wrong at a retreat.

A soldier who knows that retreat is out of the question will fight to the end.

I say we must fight here.

Held!

I need to talk to Ödön.

I don't know ... if you are tired of life or brave.

We need to talk.

Why?

Austria and Prussia have called to arms. A great war is coming.

Yes. And as you can see, we are on the right side.

The violence Bismarck will use to dominate Europe will also affect us.

Don't you think I've thought of that?

Franz Joseph is no better than Bismarck.

But I have an agreement with Bismarck.

But Franz is no longer the only voice in Vienna.

There is an empress who chooses the path of diplomacy.

Of humanity and respect.

Humanity and respect.

Yes I know. You left that path long ago.

I saw it myself when you looted my property.

Our country is facing a civil war!

Brothers must fight against their sisters.

A joint parliament is our only chance.

The Empress of Austria may be our best chance for self-determination.

The road may be long and difficult -

- but it costs no human life.

See for yourself how much support you have.

I would like to take the chance.

- So let's vote! - There will be no voting here!

Jo!

There will be a vote.

- How can I help? - Your Majesty ...

We don't quite know who to talk to about our case.

They face the Empress of Austria.

Fine.

The Prussians have looted a food depot at Usti.

We lost supplies to three regiments.

Then we have to send new supplies.

Our warehouses are empty, Your Majesty.

It is either the Viennese or the soldiers at the front who must starve.

Ration the food in Vienna as much as possible.

It also includes the court. Send all you can to the front.

Yes, Your Majesty.

Is there anything else I can do?

Speak up.

It is only a rumour, Your Majesty.

But we suspect that cholera ...

- How many cases are there? - We dont know.

But the Prussians are said to have the same problem.

But as I said, it's just a rumor.

Report to me when you know more.

The Hungarians!

Whose side are they on?

- Are the children sleeping? - Yes.

- Any news from Marie? - No.

We can't find her anywhere. She is gone.

She's smart. She'll be fine.

There is news from the front.

"Omringet."

The Prussians would have crushed our army if the Hungarians had not intervened.

Andrássa's strike.

Franz has retreated to Königgrätz to regroup...

... for a decisive battle.

The people are afraid.

The people must know that Franz heroically and with the help of our Hungarian friends -

- freed himself from a deadly encirclement at Bistritz.

Get all newspapers to print it.

Nice.

So.

There is one more thing you should know.

Count Andrássy was wounded.

They are probably taking him to the field hospital in Vienna.

Why are you telling me that?

I wanted to see with my own eyes how the news affected you.

The Empress announces:

Franz Joseph and his Hungarian allies -

- freed himself from encirclement with heroic courage and cleverness.

The Empress Announces ...

Do we have enough space?

- Are you on your way to the front? - What do you think?

- Take me with you. - How old are you?

- 15. - Yes, for sure.

Up with it. We'll take this one too.

- Get lost. - Oops! Give me back my spoon!

Give it to me or take me with you!

This is not a game, kid.

So give me back my spoon.

Be glad I'm not reporting you.

- What are these men doing wrong? - They shouldn't be here.

Answer me.

It is probably cholera, Your Majesty.

Your Majesty.

NEAR THE FRONT AT KÖNIGGRÄTZ

You should rest.

- Why? - It would do you good.

We're having fun, aren't we? Aren't we having fun?

In a few days -

- we are facing 200,000 Prussians, and you are just committing adultery.

What should I do? Sitting in my tent, stiff with fear like you?

- Take your sword. - Why?

- Are you afraid? - Yes I am.

Also on your behalf.

Take your sword, I said.

Maybe you should party a little more.

Cholera steals people's fluids, Your Majesty.

They need water.

A lot of water.

Then, with God's grace, they have a chance to survive.

But that may also be the problem itself.

- Gods mercy? - No, Your Majesty.

The water.

I know a doctor in London. Dr. Snow.

He claims that cholera is transmitted via unclean water.

Farewell, Your Majesty.

Dr. Snow closed the unclean water pumps and thus defeated the cholera.

Then we have to clean the water.

I issue an order.

The people must boil the water before drinking it.

Fine.

So.

Wait, there's more.

You asked me to come, Your Majesty.

- Prepare a horse carriage. - What? So late?

Forgive me, Your Majesty. What is the destination?

The field hospital.

Are you going to see him?

- Shall I accompany you? - No.

Excellent, Your Majesty.

You have visitors.

Tender. Nene.

We would be by your side during this difficult time.

They say we are close to a decisive blow against Prussia.

I know my sister.

Even in the darkest hours, she finds something to complain about.

- I am very proud of you. - Thanks Mom.

Pretend you're at home. I'll get your rooms ready.

What is it?

Aunt Sophie has told how well you manage it all -

- in this difficult time.

Sisi, I've always envied you -

- all of this. But now I see the high price you pay.

I myself have chosen this life.

And is it your life?

It's the life of an empress. And therefore mine too.

When Franz was in Possenhofen, I tried to take him away from you.

At least for one night.

But he wouldn't betray you.

Franz loves you like on the first day.

I realize that now.

And even without holding a grudge, Sisi.

Your Majesty?

The horse-drawn carriage is ready.

I go to bed.

Well, the horse-drawn carriage...

Maybe a schnapps?

Wake up!

Damn it, soldier! Get up! I expect you to be ready for battle.

No more alcohol!

It applies to everyone!

Bring the artillery into position.

Men, general ...

It is the Emperor's wish. We are staying.

Bleach.

- You wanted to talk to me. - Thanks for coming, mom.

You know Bismarck personally, don't you?

He even came to Possenhofen once, but you were quite small then.

And he was a young corps student.

He already felt invulnerable and morally superior -

- even though he borrowed money from your father for the casino...

And had no intention of paying them back. Dad told me that.

You are afraid of him.

I am also.

He wants to realize his vision of a German superpower.

- You must accompany me to Bismarck. - Do you want to go to him?

To play the last card that Austria still has in hand.

- Is it a good card? - It's a trick.

Does Franz know?

- You don't have to come along. - I am honored by your trust.

- Of course I'll come along. - Thanks Mom.

Mor?

I have another question.

Were you and dad...?

Was there ever another man in your life?

Do you mean ...?

- One time. - Who was it?

- Have you ever regretted it? - No.

Is there anything I can help you with?

I don't know in or out, mother.

Sometimes you only realize later that the things that happened to us were good.

PRUSSIAN CAMP AT KÖNIGGRÄTZ

Continue. Straight ahead. Stop and inspect.

The Empress of Austria.

I expect the strategy to be executed carefully.

- Maybe the time is not... - Where do you dare?

Otto.

- Ludovika? - It was a long time ago.

The emperor therefore sends his wife and mother-in-law.

My husband doesn't know we're here.

You can see there.

Napoleon helped Austria finance the war.

He will not stand by while you crush my husband.

And I thought Napoleon was my friend.

In our position there are no friendships, Count von Bismarck.

Only political interests.

If France enters the war, and sooner or later they will, against you—

- unheard of bloodshed will take place in Europe.

Let's find a solution outside the battlefield.

Get lost.

Otto.

This war is no longer fought only on the battlefield.

- But? - In field hospitals.

We know how badly the cholera affects your army.

And not just your soldiers. Soon the women and children at home will also die.

In the thousands.

- It's the same for you. - Wrong.

Vienna has found a way to contain the epidemic.

I hope you are still able to feel humanity.

Everything you need to know is there.

What do you want in return?

Do the right thing.

You tried.

Thanks Mom.

The war is not lost yet.

- We take a detour past the hospital. - Why?

I hope all of this will make sense one day.

It will, my dear.

- Where is Count Andrássy? - He has returned to the front.

Has he ...?

Did he leave anything behind? A letter perhaps?

Sorry, Your Majesty.

Leave me alone for a moment.

Franz, they're running us over!

Franz, we must retreat!

We are staying!

Franz!

Retreat!

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