WEBVTT 00:00:11.583 --> 00:00:12.958 SIX YEARS EARLIER 00:00:13.875 --> 00:00:15.250 Go, go! 00:00:18.000 --> 00:00:20.250 We'll leave Vienna until the fighting is over. 00:00:20.333 --> 00:00:23.041 The revolution will devour us if we don't act. 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:26.083 It's over for your uncle, the Emperor. 00:00:27.875 --> 00:00:29.666 Your time has come, Franz. 00:00:31.875 --> 00:00:33.875 -But Father is next in line. -No. 00:00:34.458 --> 00:00:36.916 Your father is as weak as his brother. 00:00:43.833 --> 00:00:44.875 Have no fear. 00:00:47.625 --> 00:00:48.875 We'll do it together. 00:00:49.583 --> 00:00:50.875 You and I. 00:00:53.833 --> 00:00:54.833 Keep going! 00:01:45.375 --> 00:01:48.666 Good morning, Your Majesty. You were dreaming. 00:01:50.666 --> 00:01:51.500 Thank you. 00:01:52.416 --> 00:01:56.208 The cabinet is awaiting His Majesty and you for a special meeting 00:01:56.291 --> 00:01:58.000 regarding the Russian crisis. 00:01:58.666 --> 00:02:01.041 Furthermore, I am happy to inform you 00:02:01.125 --> 00:02:04.291 that the Empress has not bled in 30 days. 00:02:05.416 --> 00:02:08.208 There is every reason to hope she is pregnant. 00:02:08.750 --> 00:02:13.166 Then see to it that hope becomes certainty and she was worth all the trouble. 00:02:15.208 --> 00:02:17.000 The honeymoon phase is over. 00:02:20.708 --> 00:02:22.541 Three, two, one. 00:02:23.500 --> 00:02:25.166 Countess Esterhazy. 00:02:27.250 --> 00:02:29.750 Good morning, Your Majesty. 00:02:29.833 --> 00:02:31.666 I hope you rested well. 00:02:31.750 --> 00:02:34.625 -Good morning, Your Majesty. -Good morning, Your Majesty. 00:02:34.708 --> 00:02:36.541 Today's supposed to be sunny. 00:02:36.625 --> 00:02:40.666 We could cut flowers again. Or continue our embroidery. 00:02:42.208 --> 00:02:46.166 Countess, you know I love your raw egg, but could I maybe have coffee today? 00:02:46.791 --> 00:02:50.375 and we're full of hope, Majesty, that it worked this time. 00:02:51.875 --> 00:02:55.750 It'll just happen, don't you think? Have some faith, Countess. 00:02:56.958 --> 00:03:00.458 If, God forbid, anything happened to His Majesty 00:03:00.541 --> 00:03:04.583 and there were no heirs to the throne, the Empire would face a war of succession. 00:03:04.666 --> 00:03:07.375 So, if you ask me, no. 00:03:07.458 --> 00:03:11.666 The future of Habsburg will not "just happen." 00:03:27.125 --> 00:03:30.166 Today, I brought you something else. 00:03:32.875 --> 00:03:33.833 What is that? 00:03:33.916 --> 00:03:37.208 The placenta of a woman who just bore her eighth son. 00:03:39.291 --> 00:03:40.791 I beg your pardon, Your Majesty. 00:03:41.375 --> 00:03:42.375 Pardon me, Countess. 00:03:42.458 --> 00:03:45.625 We have to ensure we get an heir to the throne, do we not? 00:03:46.208 --> 00:03:47.750 What if I have a girl? 00:03:48.625 --> 00:03:49.708 A girl 00:03:49.791 --> 00:03:51.416 cannot rule. 00:03:58.041 --> 00:04:00.000 The French stopped responding. 00:04:00.083 --> 00:04:04.250 Since your wedding, Your Majesty, they've severed diplomatic relations. 00:04:04.333 --> 00:04:07.541 I cannot explain what has upset Napoleon so much. 00:04:10.375 --> 00:04:11.875 Did the Tsar read my letter? 00:04:11.958 --> 00:04:15.083 The time for friendly diplomacy has expired for good. 00:04:15.166 --> 00:04:18.666 You can no longer abide this escalation, Your Majesty. 00:04:18.750 --> 00:04:20.666 We must reinforce our troops. 00:04:20.750 --> 00:04:22.416 On both borders. Right now. 00:04:22.500 --> 00:04:24.375 I fear we can't afford that. 00:04:24.458 --> 00:04:26.500 We need a railway. 00:04:26.583 --> 00:04:29.458 There's still enough to defend our empire, Mother. 00:04:29.541 --> 00:04:32.666 We wouldn't have to defend it if we exhibit strength now. 00:04:32.750 --> 00:04:35.708 I will not engage in a senseless militarization. 00:04:36.666 --> 00:04:38.208 There is another way. 00:04:41.791 --> 00:04:44.833 Can't you make contact with St. Petersburg or Paris? 00:04:46.291 --> 00:04:49.666 You're my highest-ranking diplomat, not a damn stable boy! 00:04:52.041 --> 00:04:53.541 Any other suggestions? 00:04:56.583 --> 00:04:57.416 No? 00:04:58.750 --> 00:05:00.666 We'll invite the Tsar's son to Vienna. 00:05:03.208 --> 00:05:05.666 Alexander? He is not on the throne yet. 00:05:05.750 --> 00:05:07.250 That's not a good idea. 00:05:07.833 --> 00:05:10.375 Nicholas would see that as another provocation. 00:05:10.458 --> 00:05:13.583 I am sure Alexander will do things differently than his father. 00:05:15.125 --> 00:05:17.791 I can speak to him about the future. 00:05:19.500 --> 00:05:20.500 That will be all. 00:05:34.416 --> 00:05:37.541 What's my brother doing here? You know I don't want him here. 00:05:37.625 --> 00:05:38.708 He's bored. 00:05:39.416 --> 00:05:41.833 You know how dangerous he can be when he's bored. 00:05:41.916 --> 00:05:43.208 Give him something to do. 00:05:50.958 --> 00:05:52.250 I'll take over. 00:05:52.333 --> 00:05:53.166 Your Majesty. 00:06:08.666 --> 00:06:09.916 Scared? 00:06:10.000 --> 00:06:13.500 Not allowed to bed your bride tonight? Or to what do I owe the honour? 00:06:15.333 --> 00:06:18.166 Show me if your short legs are as fast as your tongue. 00:06:30.666 --> 00:06:31.500 Is that it? 00:07:09.000 --> 00:07:10.375 Do you want to kill me? 00:07:23.000 --> 00:07:25.125 You've changed since the wedding, Maxi. 00:07:25.875 --> 00:07:28.416 You told me to stay out of things, so I am. 00:07:29.000 --> 00:07:32.958 -Since when do you do what you're told? -Do you think I'm here to entertain you? 00:07:33.041 --> 00:07:36.208 To play the clown, like before? Go to hell. 00:07:36.291 --> 00:07:38.500 Don't act as if I'm to blame for your misery! 00:07:39.166 --> 00:07:41.041 You aren't happy at court and never were! 00:07:41.125 --> 00:07:42.958 You think you know me so well? 00:07:43.958 --> 00:07:45.416 Then tell me I'm wrong. 00:07:50.916 --> 00:07:52.708 It was selfish to call you back. 00:07:54.041 --> 00:07:55.875 You need something of your own. 00:07:59.875 --> 00:08:02.125 Chief Commander of the Imperial Austrian Navy. 00:08:03.291 --> 00:08:04.291 What do you say? 00:08:09.833 --> 00:08:11.166 Are you trying to fool me? 00:08:12.833 --> 00:08:14.750 Our navy? I know our navy. 00:08:14.833 --> 00:08:17.458 Two ports, eight worm-infested rowboats. It's a joke. 00:08:17.541 --> 00:08:19.333 Then tell me what you want. 00:08:19.416 --> 00:08:21.083 Make me Governor of Bohemia. 00:08:21.833 --> 00:08:23.583 Or at least Tyrol. 00:08:23.666 --> 00:08:25.125 A real responsibility. 00:08:29.583 --> 00:08:31.250 You're no statesman, Maxi. 00:08:36.750 --> 00:08:37.958 So that's how it is. 00:08:40.000 --> 00:08:43.875 An empire from here to the Carpathians, and you can't share it. 00:08:45.291 --> 00:08:47.416 You're afraid I'll take something from you. 00:08:48.666 --> 00:08:50.000 It's always been that way. 00:08:51.625 --> 00:08:54.083 Do you know when you take something from someone? 00:08:54.958 --> 00:08:56.625 When you're given nothing. 00:09:04.833 --> 00:09:06.291 Good luck with Russia. 00:09:23.375 --> 00:09:25.500 Did you hear Prince Ferdinand of Kinsky 00:09:25.583 --> 00:09:28.833 asked Princess Marie of Lichtenstein for her hand? 00:09:29.458 --> 00:09:30.875 The Prince of Kinsky? 00:09:30.958 --> 00:09:34.083 He was almost taken by the Princess of Auersperg. 00:09:35.458 --> 00:09:36.458 Exactly! 00:09:36.541 --> 00:09:37.541 You don't say. 00:09:43.250 --> 00:09:45.791 Hold the needle with two fingers, Leontine. 00:09:46.375 --> 00:09:47.625 That makes it easier. 00:09:48.875 --> 00:09:51.208 Charlotte, will you hand me the scissors? 00:09:52.333 --> 00:09:53.166 Charlotte? 00:09:57.958 --> 00:10:00.166 That's a Schwarzen berg, Charlotte. 00:10:00.250 --> 00:10:02.750 One of the best families in the Empire. 00:10:02.833 --> 00:10:03.875 Forget about it. 00:10:11.125 --> 00:10:11.958 Shit. 00:10:15.916 --> 00:10:17.416 I beg your pardon. 00:10:18.000 --> 00:10:19.958 You curse better than you embroider. 00:10:20.041 --> 00:10:22.375 I wonder what's more important in life. 00:10:25.750 --> 00:10:27.625 -Tea, ladies. -Thank you. 00:10:28.916 --> 00:10:31.750 Is this how you imagined life at court? 00:10:32.583 --> 00:10:34.333 What do you mean by that? 00:10:34.416 --> 00:10:36.750 I always dreamed of life in a big city. 00:10:38.125 --> 00:10:42.375 Don't you wonder how things are out there? Beyond the gates? 00:10:43.291 --> 00:10:45.875 Yes, Leontine, you never tell us about yourself. 00:10:45.958 --> 00:10:47.958 Your home. Your family. 00:10:48.041 --> 00:10:49.416 The Emperor! 00:10:50.666 --> 00:10:52.166 Your Majesty. 00:10:57.500 --> 00:11:00.250 I have a little time. Shall we go for a walk? 00:11:01.333 --> 00:11:02.666 I have a better idea. 00:11:28.416 --> 00:11:30.500 Don't look at me. Over there. 00:11:35.833 --> 00:11:37.041 Take off your shirt. 00:11:46.583 --> 00:11:47.750 Your trousers too. 00:12:08.666 --> 00:12:10.041 Don't smile so much. 00:12:18.041 --> 00:12:19.041 I look like that? 00:12:20.666 --> 00:12:22.000 Yes, I know. 00:12:22.083 --> 00:12:23.916 I have to look at it every day. 00:12:27.250 --> 00:12:29.125 Do you know why he tried to kill you? 00:12:34.208 --> 00:12:35.916 Because he had nothing to lose. 00:12:38.833 --> 00:12:42.333 Kempen said they caught everyone involved in the attack. 00:12:44.458 --> 00:12:45.875 But that's not what matters. 00:12:48.333 --> 00:12:49.833 People are still unhappy. 00:12:52.708 --> 00:12:54.125 So many live in poverty. 00:12:56.291 --> 00:12:57.166 Franz. 00:12:58.875 --> 00:13:00.291 You can change all that. 00:13:00.875 --> 00:13:01.750 I know it. 00:13:04.375 --> 00:13:07.916 He looks very happy, Elisabeth. And that makes me very happy. 00:13:08.500 --> 00:13:09.791 Thank you. 00:13:09.875 --> 00:13:12.583 I know sharing him with everyone isn't easy. 00:13:15.416 --> 00:13:18.375 That's not how it feels. He tells me everything. 00:13:20.458 --> 00:13:24.208 And I hear there is reason for hope? 00:13:25.750 --> 00:13:27.916 You'll have a task of your own soon. 00:13:37.791 --> 00:13:39.208 Did you have a nice morning? 00:13:42.416 --> 00:13:44.583 I saw you in the park with the ladies again. 00:13:44.666 --> 00:13:47.291 Did you hide in the bushes to watch us? 00:13:48.958 --> 00:13:51.041 How many handkerchiefs do you have now? 00:13:51.625 --> 00:13:54.541 One for each lady who cries her eyes out over you. 00:13:55.875 --> 00:13:57.208 So you're doing well? 00:13:58.083 --> 00:14:00.708 Contrary to your prediction, yes. Splendidly. 00:14:01.833 --> 00:14:05.541 The Tsar's son is passing through Bavaria on his way from Hessen. 00:14:06.666 --> 00:14:07.791 Prepare a letter. 00:14:09.000 --> 00:14:09.833 Franz? 00:14:10.333 --> 00:14:12.916 If we send a messenger, he could be here this weekend. 00:14:13.000 --> 00:14:15.625 Not enough time to prepare a fitting reception. 00:14:15.708 --> 00:14:18.583 -We'll have to postpone. -This is a unique opportunity. 00:14:18.666 --> 00:14:21.375 Not enough time. It would be an undignified reception. 00:14:21.458 --> 00:14:22.708 Dumplings! 00:14:24.208 --> 00:14:27.125 -Then we will have to hurry. -This is ridiculous. 00:14:27.208 --> 00:14:29.375 If it's not perfect, it'd be a disgrace. 00:14:29.458 --> 00:14:31.875 Maybe a grand reception isn't necessary. 00:14:33.125 --> 00:14:34.541 What do you mean, Elisabeth? 00:14:35.750 --> 00:14:38.041 Maybe something more intimate will do. 00:14:38.125 --> 00:14:39.416 "More intimate"? 00:14:40.250 --> 00:14:43.750 My father always discussed important matters while hunting. 00:14:43.833 --> 00:14:45.708 A hunt is a wonderful idea. 00:14:45.791 --> 00:14:47.791 We could visit Father at Auhof. 00:14:51.875 --> 00:14:53.125 Out of the question. 00:14:54.166 --> 00:14:57.083 If you want to talk in peace, without the circus, 00:14:57.166 --> 00:14:59.000 it might be the right choice. 00:14:59.833 --> 00:15:00.750 "Circus"? 00:15:01.916 --> 00:15:05.583 He should know we're not trying to impress him, should he not? 00:15:12.708 --> 00:15:13.916 We'll do that. 00:15:16.083 --> 00:15:17.916 No banquet, no currying favour. 00:15:19.375 --> 00:15:20.791 A friendly chat. 00:15:24.541 --> 00:15:26.958 But the Empress shouldn't go on the hunt. 00:15:27.708 --> 00:15:28.541 Why not? 00:15:29.500 --> 00:15:31.125 In your delicate condition, 00:15:31.708 --> 00:15:34.333 it's too much excitement, so I'll go instead. 00:15:38.833 --> 00:15:40.000 I'd like to go too. 00:15:43.375 --> 00:15:44.708 We'll go alone. 00:15:45.625 --> 00:15:48.333 Elisabeth and I, the future Tsar and his wife. 00:15:55.708 --> 00:15:58.333 Do you have another wish, Your Highness? 00:15:58.416 --> 00:15:59.375 No. 00:16:01.333 --> 00:16:04.333 A hunt. Have you ever heard of anything so childish? 00:16:04.833 --> 00:16:06.000 You must go with them. 00:16:06.083 --> 00:16:09.000 Of course, I will. Our empire is on the brink of war. 00:16:10.708 --> 00:16:12.916 Now we're going to him at that chicken farm. 00:16:13.000 --> 00:16:16.208 Karl lives at Auhof to stay away from state affairs. 00:16:16.291 --> 00:16:19.166 What'll be next? Sending Luziwuzi to Napoleon? 00:16:20.208 --> 00:16:22.916 Your husband will be aware of how serious this is. 00:16:23.000 --> 00:16:27.791 -I'll have a new uniform sent to him. -How dare that girl go over my head? 00:16:27.875 --> 00:16:29.083 Your Imperial Highness, 00:16:29.166 --> 00:16:32.458 sometimes it's good to let things run their course. 00:16:32.541 --> 00:16:35.833 Let her fall on her face and let everyone see it. 00:16:35.916 --> 00:16:37.916 What real harm could she do? 00:16:47.208 --> 00:16:51.083 I can't wait to see the Tsar's son. They say he's a feast for the eyes. 00:16:51.666 --> 00:16:52.750 Good morning, ladies. 00:17:00.416 --> 00:17:03.375 You do know that he only has an honorary title? 00:17:03.458 --> 00:17:04.458 So what? 00:17:05.083 --> 00:17:07.833 -Ladies, some tea? -He is an accountant. 00:17:10.000 --> 00:17:14.250 A man who's good with numbers is good at… 00:17:15.166 --> 00:17:16.000 counting. 00:17:22.208 --> 00:17:24.833 I don't know what the Empress sees in her. 00:17:24.916 --> 00:17:26.291 She is vulgar. 00:17:27.750 --> 00:17:29.083 I think she's fun. 00:17:29.583 --> 00:17:33.500 If something looks like sauerkraut and smells like sauerkraut, 00:17:34.000 --> 00:17:36.125 it's usually not mousse au chocolat. 00:17:41.125 --> 00:17:42.083 Your Majesty? 00:17:47.416 --> 00:17:49.875 It is here. The contract from Sina. 00:17:51.583 --> 00:17:52.666 We have the money. 00:17:53.791 --> 00:17:55.583 You need only to sign it. 00:17:58.250 --> 00:18:01.083 -No more obstacles for the railway. -Congratulations. 00:18:01.166 --> 00:18:03.708 Let's just hope we don't need any cannons. 00:18:11.208 --> 00:18:12.833 Ho, ho! 00:18:39.958 --> 00:18:41.125 My son. 00:18:41.625 --> 00:18:42.458 Father. 00:18:42.541 --> 00:18:44.875 -You're finally visiting me again. -I'm pleased too. 00:18:44.958 --> 00:18:48.041 It was Elisabeth's idea. So, please, don't get sentimental. 00:18:49.750 --> 00:18:51.083 I'll be in the garden. 00:19:09.166 --> 00:19:11.875 I hope you understand I couldn't stay at home. 00:19:13.666 --> 00:19:15.375 It's too important for us. 00:19:16.125 --> 00:19:17.833 Of course, I understand. 00:19:21.250 --> 00:19:22.333 If I'm with child, 00:19:22.416 --> 00:19:25.041 this weekend in the woods won't change that. 00:19:26.166 --> 00:19:29.416 Besides, I drank all the eggs Esterhazy gave me. 00:19:29.500 --> 00:19:31.000 So what could go wrong? 00:19:31.083 --> 00:19:33.333 Your confidence impresses me. 00:19:35.625 --> 00:19:38.583 I bathed in salt until my skin fell off like scales. 00:19:38.666 --> 00:19:42.125 I ate so many raw eggs that I'd vomit every morning. 00:19:42.208 --> 00:19:45.208 It didn't help. It took six years. 00:19:47.791 --> 00:19:50.875 Having a child is hard work. 00:19:51.583 --> 00:19:53.291 I know. My mother bore eight. 00:19:53.375 --> 00:19:56.291 But this is about having an heir! Your only task. 00:19:56.375 --> 00:19:58.291 Do it before seeking a new one. 00:20:38.416 --> 00:20:40.750 Good evening, gentlemen. Milady. 00:20:42.500 --> 00:20:43.833 Thank you all for coming. 00:20:44.333 --> 00:20:48.916 His Imperial Highness is just as unhappy with the course of events as we are. 00:20:49.000 --> 00:20:50.041 Indeed. 00:20:50.125 --> 00:20:52.625 And I believe I have an interesting offer. 00:21:19.125 --> 00:21:21.083 -Imperial Highness. -Your Majesty. 00:21:23.416 --> 00:21:25.083 Welcome to Austria. 00:21:25.166 --> 00:21:27.958 So this is the woman all of Europe is talking about. 00:21:28.041 --> 00:21:31.791 "Beautiful as the sunrise," my envoy wrote to me from the wedding. 00:21:31.875 --> 00:21:35.666 -He wasn't exaggerating. -But he may have overdone the champagne. 00:21:39.791 --> 00:21:42.958 Last time, he was just a boy. Now he's Emperor. 00:21:43.041 --> 00:21:44.000 And I'm not. 00:21:45.125 --> 00:21:48.250 You'll have to tell me how to get rid of one's father. 00:21:49.250 --> 00:21:50.958 -Where is your wife? -Yes. 00:21:51.041 --> 00:21:52.166 Where is she? 00:21:53.375 --> 00:21:54.416 Maria! 00:21:55.958 --> 00:21:57.250 Are we here already? 00:22:04.291 --> 00:22:05.875 -Your Majesty. -Maria. 00:22:07.250 --> 00:22:10.458 -How lovely to see you again. -It is a great pleasure. 00:22:11.041 --> 00:22:14.416 -Yes, Puppy has to relieve herself. -And she should. 00:22:15.250 --> 00:22:17.291 Tomorrow morning. At sunrise? 00:22:18.208 --> 00:22:20.875 -Not a moment later. -I can hardly wait. 00:22:33.375 --> 00:22:36.041 We agree that the Emperor has lost his mind. 00:22:36.125 --> 00:22:38.041 We need to ally with the French. 00:22:38.125 --> 00:22:40.083 Napoleon's offer is off the table. 00:22:40.166 --> 00:22:41.583 Napoleon is so upset, 00:22:41.666 --> 00:22:44.958 we could be in a war on two fronts if we don't act. 00:22:45.916 --> 00:22:47.791 With Russia and with France. 00:22:47.875 --> 00:22:51.500 We should declare war on Russia. That could change Napoleon's mind. 00:22:51.583 --> 00:22:55.166 -Right, but the Emperor disagrees. -What are you getting at? 00:22:56.708 --> 00:23:00.458 I have the assurance of the French court that they won't attack Habsburg. 00:23:02.250 --> 00:23:03.541 And, what's more, 00:23:03.625 --> 00:23:06.875 that they would support Habsburg in a war with Russia. 00:23:06.958 --> 00:23:08.083 That cannot be. 00:23:08.166 --> 00:23:11.083 Napoleon favours the Emperor again? How do you know that? 00:23:12.958 --> 00:23:15.125 I don't think I expressed myself clearly. 00:23:16.833 --> 00:23:19.375 The French will not help my brother. 00:23:22.083 --> 00:23:23.625 But they will help a new emperor. 00:23:31.625 --> 00:23:36.125 And, of course, with the condition that we do not ally ourselves with Russia. 00:23:38.166 --> 00:23:41.916 What if the Emperor makes a peace agreement with the Tsar's son? 00:23:45.291 --> 00:23:46.416 Leave that to me. 00:23:53.500 --> 00:23:55.250 Good morning, Your Majesty. 00:23:55.333 --> 00:23:56.291 Good morning. 00:23:58.041 --> 00:23:59.666 I don't like any of them. 00:24:00.666 --> 00:24:01.666 Grand Duchess. 00:24:01.750 --> 00:24:03.458 My darling, good morning. 00:24:04.333 --> 00:24:07.583 This is a Zaisenberger hunting rifle with an octagonal muzzle, 00:24:07.666 --> 00:24:09.625 freshly sighted and accurate. 00:24:10.500 --> 00:24:11.750 It is our best model. 00:24:13.625 --> 00:24:17.333 It sits well in the hand. Why didn't you give this to me right away? 00:24:17.416 --> 00:24:19.583 I never show everything I have right away. 00:24:20.750 --> 00:24:22.458 So you have more in your cabinet? 00:24:23.208 --> 00:24:24.166 Who knows? 00:24:26.166 --> 00:24:27.416 I'll take the rifle. 00:24:28.833 --> 00:24:30.291 -Good choice. -Empress. 00:24:31.291 --> 00:24:32.291 Good morning. 00:24:34.000 --> 00:24:35.250 This is a surprise. 00:24:40.083 --> 00:24:40.916 Grand Duke, 00:24:41.500 --> 00:24:42.416 it's an honour. 00:24:42.958 --> 00:24:46.500 I didn't want to miss supporting my brother on this important weekend. 00:24:49.166 --> 00:24:52.708 -I'm pleased to see you, Majesty. -Good morning, Maschenka. 00:24:53.541 --> 00:24:55.041 -Hello. -There you finally are. 00:24:55.125 --> 00:24:57.041 Gorgeous! Ah, the weather! 00:24:58.083 --> 00:24:59.083 Can we start? 00:25:03.291 --> 00:25:04.541 I'll take this one. 00:25:05.708 --> 00:25:09.166 Maria was hoping to take a walk with you, my dearest. 00:25:10.250 --> 00:25:13.041 Leave the hunting to the men, Your Majesty. 00:25:13.791 --> 00:25:16.791 We ladies will go on our own outing. It's a wonderful idea. 00:25:18.791 --> 00:25:21.500 I'd like to get to know the Grand Princess on my own, 00:25:22.083 --> 00:25:23.458 if you have no objections. 00:25:30.541 --> 00:25:33.250 You would've preferred hunting with the men? 00:25:33.333 --> 00:25:35.208 No. This is wonderful. 00:25:36.208 --> 00:25:38.791 I wondered what your peculiarity would be. 00:25:38.875 --> 00:25:40.208 My peculiarity? 00:25:40.291 --> 00:25:42.666 The thing that distinguishes you as Empress. 00:25:42.750 --> 00:25:44.375 Does one need such a thing? 00:25:45.958 --> 00:25:50.250 Marie Antoinette had those lovely dresses, seven kilograms of fabric! 00:25:51.375 --> 00:25:54.291 Katharina the Great supposedly had over 20 lovers. 00:25:54.375 --> 00:25:57.833 And do you know Maria, the former Queen of France? 00:25:58.583 --> 00:26:01.791 She did her own cooking at court and invented her own pastries. 00:26:01.875 --> 00:26:03.166 What's your peculiarity? 00:26:04.125 --> 00:26:05.666 Is it not obvious? 00:26:05.750 --> 00:26:07.125 I love animals. 00:26:07.208 --> 00:26:10.416 I have four dozen horses, dogs and two monkeys. 00:26:10.500 --> 00:26:12.625 Even a donkey back home in Hessen. 00:26:13.416 --> 00:26:17.208 Oh, and I also have hospitals built and the like. 00:26:17.875 --> 00:26:19.875 It gives people something to talk about. 00:26:19.958 --> 00:26:21.791 And significance to us women. 00:26:21.875 --> 00:26:24.125 Something people remember. 00:26:26.166 --> 00:26:29.291 I hope I'll be remembered for being a good empress, 00:26:29.875 --> 00:26:31.500 and not for my hairstyle. 00:26:32.375 --> 00:26:33.416 Certainly. 00:26:34.875 --> 00:26:37.125 By the way, you do indeed have gorgeous hair. 00:26:42.333 --> 00:26:43.958 In Russia, we shoot bears. 00:26:44.041 --> 00:26:46.416 Didn't you say we'd at least see wild boars? 00:26:46.500 --> 00:26:47.500 Wrong season. 00:26:49.041 --> 00:26:52.375 Sometimes, one must break the rules to get what one wants, right? 00:26:54.416 --> 00:26:57.833 I read about your plans to abolish serfdom with great interest. 00:26:57.916 --> 00:27:01.291 -Are you trying to flatter me? -No. I think we have much in common. 00:27:01.791 --> 00:27:04.125 I think you owe a great deal to Russia. 00:27:04.208 --> 00:27:05.083 That too. 00:27:05.833 --> 00:27:07.958 My father saved you during the revolution. 00:27:08.041 --> 00:27:10.125 We're forever deeply indebted to him. 00:27:10.208 --> 00:27:12.000 Not deeply enough, it seems. 00:27:12.083 --> 00:27:13.750 You broke his heart. 00:27:13.833 --> 00:27:17.208 But you're the one determining the future, are you not? 00:27:17.708 --> 00:27:19.416 My father is still on the throne. 00:27:19.500 --> 00:27:20.958 As long as God wills it. 00:27:21.541 --> 00:27:26.291 But pardon me for speaking so frankly. People yearn for a new kind of ruler. 00:27:27.125 --> 00:27:29.166 One who values peace over war. 00:27:29.250 --> 00:27:31.208 Now you really are flattering me. 00:27:31.916 --> 00:27:35.583 Withdraw your troops, and I promise we won't attack you. 00:27:38.291 --> 00:27:39.166 I like you. 00:27:40.291 --> 00:27:44.791 Let us enjoy the hunt, my friend. We'll talk about war and peace tonight. 00:28:06.666 --> 00:28:08.708 Be careful, it's hot. 00:28:08.791 --> 00:28:11.208 Good, yes, very good. 00:28:17.583 --> 00:28:20.291 The future Tsarina is extraordinary, is she not? 00:28:22.333 --> 00:28:25.375 Alexander falls in love with a new court lady every Wednesday 00:28:25.458 --> 00:28:27.250 and ends things every weekend. 00:28:28.041 --> 00:28:29.875 I think she takes it in stride. 00:28:31.958 --> 00:28:34.500 Thank God. I thought you couldn't stand me anymore. 00:28:38.250 --> 00:28:39.583 Why would you think that? 00:28:40.708 --> 00:28:42.708 You've avoided me since the wedding. 00:28:43.291 --> 00:28:44.291 You know why. 00:28:47.333 --> 00:28:49.416 Why are you here today, Highness? 00:28:49.500 --> 00:28:50.583 Why are you here? 00:28:51.291 --> 00:28:52.916 Shouldn't you be resting? 00:28:53.000 --> 00:28:54.583 Don't you start with that too. 00:28:54.666 --> 00:28:56.875 My family needs you for one important thing, 00:28:56.958 --> 00:28:58.208 but not foreign policy. 00:28:58.291 --> 00:29:00.416 One thing is better than nothing at all. 00:29:01.041 --> 00:29:02.083 Ouch. 00:29:03.833 --> 00:29:07.916 Forgive me. You simply bring out the worst in me. 00:29:08.000 --> 00:29:10.375 As long as I bring out something in you. 00:29:22.166 --> 00:29:25.416 You know I'm here for you if you need anything. 00:29:29.500 --> 00:29:30.708 What would I need? 00:29:37.500 --> 00:29:41.083 It's going well with Alexander. Hunting was a fabulous idea. 00:29:42.833 --> 00:29:44.583 That was very nice, Countess. 00:29:44.666 --> 00:29:45.916 Thank you. 00:29:46.000 --> 00:29:47.791 We haven't met yet. 00:29:47.875 --> 00:29:50.333 Leontine of Apafi, Your Imperial Highness. 00:29:50.416 --> 00:29:53.291 Of Apafi. The Apafis, from Transylvania! 00:29:53.375 --> 00:29:54.666 I know your parents. 00:29:55.166 --> 00:29:58.250 Your father is Count Michael. Your mother… 00:30:00.416 --> 00:30:01.500 -Agnes. -Agnes. 00:30:01.583 --> 00:30:02.583 Right. 00:30:02.666 --> 00:30:05.666 You were your mother's pride and joy. 00:30:05.750 --> 00:30:08.291 How is she? She must miss you terribly. 00:30:08.791 --> 00:30:10.333 I write her regularly. 00:30:10.916 --> 00:30:13.875 I recall you could already speak French as a child. 00:30:15.041 --> 00:30:18.541 Oh, of course, you speak French, don't you, Leontine? 00:30:19.166 --> 00:30:20.583 Hence my name. 00:30:20.666 --> 00:30:25.333 You like literature, as I understand. What do you think of Monsieur de Balzac? 00:30:26.458 --> 00:30:27.833 I love this story. 00:30:28.500 --> 00:30:31.625 His writing is so passionate. 00:30:32.291 --> 00:30:33.708 Excuse me, please. 00:30:35.291 --> 00:30:36.333 No! 00:30:36.416 --> 00:30:38.666 Give us a little taste! 00:30:38.750 --> 00:30:40.458 Why are you so shy? 00:30:41.708 --> 00:30:43.458 Excuse me, Your Highness. 00:30:50.375 --> 00:30:53.208 You are a riddle, Countess. 00:30:54.750 --> 00:30:56.500 But don't you worry. 00:30:58.125 --> 00:30:59.791 I will solve it. 00:31:01.666 --> 00:31:03.916 Stay away from me, you whore. 00:31:19.333 --> 00:31:21.166 Pardon me, Your Imperial Highness. 00:31:21.958 --> 00:31:23.458 I have no secrets. 00:31:23.625 --> 00:31:26.125 The young Empress truly is special. 00:31:26.208 --> 00:31:29.166 -But I'm sure you already noticed that. -Indeed. 00:31:29.250 --> 00:31:31.500 Passionate. So impulsive. 00:31:32.416 --> 00:31:35.625 Can the well-behaved Emperor handle that, or does she need some variety? 00:31:36.500 --> 00:31:38.666 Did he promise peace and eternal friendship? 00:31:39.250 --> 00:31:41.291 What's wrong with peace and friendship? 00:31:41.791 --> 00:31:43.666 Be careful. That's all. 00:31:45.958 --> 00:31:47.625 Are you stabbing him in the back? 00:31:54.125 --> 00:31:55.041 Out with it. 00:31:56.625 --> 00:32:00.333 If you, France, and the others keep this war up for a long time, 00:32:00.416 --> 00:32:03.416 tear each other to pieces and bleed each other dry, who wins? 00:32:06.291 --> 00:32:08.666 Who will grab a piece of the Ottoman pie 00:32:08.750 --> 00:32:10.458 without dirtying his hands? 00:32:24.708 --> 00:32:27.166 My father's lived outside for 15 years. 00:32:27.250 --> 00:32:29.916 Prey sighted to the east! 00:32:30.000 --> 00:32:32.791 Let's go out again. I'm going to get myself a stag now. 00:32:33.458 --> 00:32:36.958 Will you accompany me this time, Majesty? I insist. 00:32:41.916 --> 00:32:44.583 It is unusual for a woman to enjoy hunting. 00:32:44.666 --> 00:32:47.291 I always went into the forest alone as a child. 00:32:47.375 --> 00:32:48.833 Were you not afraid? 00:32:48.916 --> 00:32:50.833 The darkness, the silence. 00:32:52.041 --> 00:32:54.000 It always had a magical allure. 00:32:54.875 --> 00:32:56.791 Are you sure you're not Russian? 00:33:12.750 --> 00:33:14.500 Are you afraid to be alone with me? 00:33:16.166 --> 00:33:18.666 As I said, nothing in the forest scares me. 00:33:44.541 --> 00:33:46.458 She could ride on it for hours on end… 00:33:49.916 --> 00:33:51.875 while watching me smoke my pipe. 00:33:55.416 --> 00:33:57.500 "Don't smoke so much, Father," she always said. 00:33:57.583 --> 00:33:58.875 Do not speak of her. 00:34:00.833 --> 00:34:02.791 It'd do you good to speak of her. 00:34:06.500 --> 00:34:10.250 No. Our girl was very different. Not one bit like Elisabeth. 00:34:11.875 --> 00:34:14.083 -Elisabeth is… -Elisabeth is like you. 00:34:20.125 --> 00:34:21.333 Are we lost? 00:34:22.000 --> 00:34:23.041 Oh no. 00:34:25.541 --> 00:34:26.958 It'll soon be dusk. 00:34:27.458 --> 00:34:29.250 Do not fear. I'll protect you. 00:34:30.791 --> 00:34:32.208 That won't be necessary. 00:34:33.625 --> 00:34:35.750 Pardon, I didn't mean to offend you. 00:34:39.333 --> 00:34:42.375 Do you know what your husband wants? My blind trust. 00:34:42.875 --> 00:34:43.708 But… 00:34:45.041 --> 00:34:46.458 can I trust him blindly? 00:34:47.916 --> 00:34:49.291 Help me, Empress. 00:34:50.416 --> 00:34:53.333 He wants to protect our empire, not expand it. I know that. 00:34:53.416 --> 00:34:56.291 Then he'd be the first man to not want that, 00:34:57.000 --> 00:34:58.458 but I don't want to bore you. 00:34:58.541 --> 00:35:00.000 Then why did you ask me? 00:35:00.083 --> 00:35:01.625 Because you know your husband. 00:35:01.708 --> 00:35:02.791 He is different. 00:35:03.375 --> 00:35:04.208 No. 00:35:05.750 --> 00:35:08.166 You with your smart little head, 00:35:09.291 --> 00:35:10.208 you are different. 00:35:17.083 --> 00:35:20.916 Perhaps the future of this huge, cumbersome empire 00:35:22.166 --> 00:35:25.750 does not lie with him or the Archduchess. 00:35:30.333 --> 00:35:33.291 If you want a big prize, you must take unbeaten paths. 00:35:34.041 --> 00:35:35.333 My father taught me that. 00:35:41.500 --> 00:35:42.916 Now you've made him angry. 00:36:07.583 --> 00:36:08.750 What a shot! 00:36:14.916 --> 00:36:19.291 To the day's sharpshooter, Your Majesty, Empress Elisabeth. 00:36:19.958 --> 00:36:21.000 To Elisabeth! 00:36:24.458 --> 00:36:26.458 Is a wild boar really that dangerous? 00:36:26.541 --> 00:36:28.791 Such a large boar can even kill a man. 00:36:28.875 --> 00:36:31.916 So that means the Empress saved the Tsar's son's life. 00:36:34.791 --> 00:36:37.000 We're leaving. Pack everything. 00:36:37.083 --> 00:36:37.166 We're leaving. 00:36:37.166 --> 00:36:38.208 We're leaving. 00:36:41.541 --> 00:36:42.375 Already? 00:36:53.541 --> 00:36:57.291 By the time he reloaded, the boar would've torn you to pieces. 00:36:57.375 --> 00:37:00.083 What were you to do? Not shoot? 00:37:01.166 --> 00:37:03.583 I assume men made these rules, not us. 00:37:10.500 --> 00:37:12.333 Is this how you do politics? 00:37:12.833 --> 00:37:14.583 Give me a gun that misses? 00:37:14.666 --> 00:37:16.541 Elisabeth only followed her instinct. 00:37:16.625 --> 00:37:19.000 My instinct tells me everything here stinks. 00:37:20.291 --> 00:37:22.500 What are you hiding behind that boyish face? 00:37:22.583 --> 00:37:24.750 I was very candid with you, Alexander. 00:37:26.750 --> 00:37:29.166 You know what my grandmother always said? 00:37:29.250 --> 00:37:32.666 If it seems too good to be true, it's probably bullshit. 00:37:32.750 --> 00:37:35.875 All I want is for us to pledge peace to one another. 00:37:35.958 --> 00:37:38.041 Do you think I'd go against my father's will? 00:37:38.125 --> 00:37:39.958 I thought you saw this war differently. 00:37:41.416 --> 00:37:42.333 Maybe I don't. 00:37:45.250 --> 00:37:49.583 The occupied territories on our border, what is happening there is unjust. 00:37:51.291 --> 00:37:54.083 Oh, please. What is happening in your empire? 00:37:54.583 --> 00:37:58.208 You oppress Hungary, Venetia, Lombardy. 00:37:59.958 --> 00:38:00.791 Fine. 00:38:01.833 --> 00:38:04.500 -I demand you withdraw your troops. -Or what? 00:38:05.166 --> 00:38:07.583 Will you get your wife with a big gun? 00:38:07.666 --> 00:38:09.583 At least, she would not miss. 00:38:14.875 --> 00:38:16.500 You're a coward, Your Majesty. 00:38:17.625 --> 00:38:21.166 I will defend my empire, Alexander, with all that I have. 00:38:21.750 --> 00:38:25.041 -Then we'll meet again on the battlefield. -It looks that way. 00:38:46.833 --> 00:38:48.833 We shall assemble the cabinet. 00:38:48.916 --> 00:38:49.916 Tonight. 00:38:53.833 --> 00:38:54.958 Do not worry. 00:39:36.583 --> 00:39:38.250 What did Alexander say? 00:39:38.333 --> 00:39:41.500 I'm going back now. You can come in the morning with the court ladies. 00:39:41.583 --> 00:39:44.375 -So he won't withdraw the troops? -Don't worry about it. 00:39:47.083 --> 00:39:48.958 Are you saying it was my fault? 00:39:51.791 --> 00:39:54.166 You probably should've exercised restraint. Yes. 00:39:57.875 --> 00:40:00.125 Do you know how he treated me in the woods? 00:40:04.291 --> 00:40:06.208 But I imagine such things are allowed. 00:40:12.000 --> 00:40:13.458 I'm going with my mother. 00:40:16.041 --> 00:40:17.041 See you tomorrow. 00:40:20.083 --> 00:40:21.208 Your Majesty. 00:40:25.958 --> 00:40:27.916 I hope you now know what I meant. 00:40:29.000 --> 00:40:31.416 You haven't the faintest idea what you're doing. 00:40:53.375 --> 00:40:54.916 It really was a good shot. 00:40:57.708 --> 00:40:59.541 Are you sure you don't want to stay? 00:41:00.125 --> 00:41:01.541 No, I want to go back. 00:41:07.333 --> 00:41:08.333 Wait. 00:41:10.916 --> 00:41:12.041 Will you accompany me? 00:41:18.291 --> 00:41:20.458 You are not to blame, Elisabeth. 00:41:20.541 --> 00:41:23.875 Franz sees things differently. I disgraced him. 00:41:23.958 --> 00:41:25.375 You did not. 00:41:25.958 --> 00:41:27.916 I did, believe me. I know how it looks. 00:41:29.708 --> 00:41:31.375 You did not buckle. 00:41:33.125 --> 00:41:35.000 You did what you deemed right. 00:41:36.583 --> 00:41:38.833 Why does it still feel so wrong then? 00:41:39.958 --> 00:41:43.750 That's very simple. Because our role is to applaud the others. 00:41:45.625 --> 00:41:47.041 To look pretty. 00:41:50.250 --> 00:41:53.333 We sink with the ship, but no one wants to know what we think. 00:41:59.458 --> 00:42:00.375 And what now? 00:42:22.791 --> 00:42:25.291 -And this is meant to be the solution? -No! 00:42:27.625 --> 00:42:28.625 Oh, please. 00:42:30.416 --> 00:42:31.666 There is no solution. 00:42:35.083 --> 00:42:36.416 There's only here and now. 00:43:04.875 --> 00:43:08.041 What is so urgent? We just arrived. 00:43:21.666 --> 00:43:24.541 Why didn't you tell us about the outing in the forest? 00:43:28.541 --> 00:43:29.666 Far from the palace, 00:43:30.791 --> 00:43:33.041 limited visibility, hardly any guards. 00:43:34.041 --> 00:43:36.500 It was the chance we've been waiting weeks for. 00:43:36.583 --> 00:43:38.958 No. We needed more time to prepare. 00:43:39.041 --> 00:43:40.791 Don't play me for a fool. 00:43:42.375 --> 00:43:44.708 Why do you wish to draw this out? 00:43:49.125 --> 00:43:50.708 Maybe there's another way. 00:43:50.791 --> 00:43:53.291 The Emperor is a murderer. He deserves to die. 00:43:54.000 --> 00:43:55.958 Maybe we're wrong about him. 00:43:59.000 --> 00:44:00.375 What is wrong with you? 00:44:02.958 --> 00:44:04.458 This is a mistake, Egon. 00:44:09.583 --> 00:44:11.458 You're not a countess, Ava. 00:44:13.541 --> 00:44:14.875 Did you forget? 00:44:15.958 --> 00:44:17.125 Where you're from? 00:44:20.833 --> 00:44:24.208 You were born in the gutter, and you'll end up back in it. 00:44:29.583 --> 00:44:31.583 You act so clean and proper. 00:44:38.291 --> 00:44:39.833 In your pretty clothes. 00:44:53.208 --> 00:44:54.375 Stop! 00:44:59.250 --> 00:44:59.833 Oops. Oops. 00:45:07.083 --> 00:45:08.041 Gentlemen. 00:45:08.916 --> 00:45:09.791 It is late. 00:45:10.958 --> 00:45:11.875 I shall retire. 00:45:23.500 --> 00:45:25.166 I told you to come tomorrow. 00:45:27.208 --> 00:45:29.333 I'm sorry if I made a mistake with Alexander. 00:45:31.125 --> 00:45:31.958 I mean it. 00:45:35.333 --> 00:45:37.416 What is it? Tell me. 00:45:40.666 --> 00:45:42.666 Why must you always run to him? 00:45:43.541 --> 00:45:46.416 I don't trust him, and you know that. I don't want that. 00:45:46.500 --> 00:45:49.083 -Don't talk to me like a child. -Then don't act like one! 00:45:53.416 --> 00:45:54.500 Go to bed, all right? 00:45:55.541 --> 00:45:57.125 You should get some rest.