WEBVTT 00:00:23.291 --> 00:00:24.250 Dear Father, 00:00:24.750 --> 00:00:27.291 when I got married you said 00:00:27.375 --> 00:00:30.958 I'd never be able to be myself if I go to the Viennese court. 00:00:33.666 --> 00:00:34.833 My daughter, 00:00:35.958 --> 00:00:38.041 yesterday I found a poem of yours. 00:02:13.458 --> 00:02:16.125 -Pardon me. -Good morning, Your Majesty. 00:02:30.208 --> 00:02:31.250 From your father. 00:02:34.333 --> 00:02:35.541 Don't you want to read it? 00:02:37.583 --> 00:02:38.458 Later. 00:02:40.166 --> 00:02:41.625 Did you have fun last night? 00:02:43.041 --> 00:02:44.541 The ladies and I were drinking. 00:02:46.750 --> 00:02:50.708 -I would have liked to have known. -Would you have come? 00:02:52.416 --> 00:02:55.666 I know you've been unhappy since the foundry incident. 00:03:01.791 --> 00:03:03.500 I have a surprise for you. 00:03:06.291 --> 00:03:07.916 The situation has changed. 00:03:08.000 --> 00:03:10.958 The Habsburg troop deployment is having an effect. 00:03:11.041 --> 00:03:12.458 The Tsar is intimidated. 00:03:12.541 --> 00:03:15.208 If the Russians retreat, our chance will be gone. 00:03:16.875 --> 00:03:18.708 The Tsar hasn't moved one bit yet. 00:03:18.791 --> 00:03:20.041 Nothing but rumours. 00:03:21.375 --> 00:03:24.750 -What is Rauscher's status? -As good as convinced. 00:03:26.083 --> 00:03:27.708 Just your mother now. 00:03:28.583 --> 00:03:31.750 Don't give me that look. She's my mother, not yours. 00:03:31.833 --> 00:03:33.750 We're all risking our lives. You too. 00:03:34.750 --> 00:03:36.208 I have nothing to lose. 00:03:40.250 --> 00:03:43.583 Give us the sign, and our men will be at the palace in half an hour. 00:03:46.750 --> 00:03:48.625 You mean so my brother can be… 00:03:49.708 --> 00:03:50.583 arrested? 00:03:50.666 --> 00:03:51.500 Yes. 00:03:52.583 --> 00:03:54.083 That's how it's usually done. 00:03:56.125 --> 00:03:57.375 Is there a problem? 00:03:58.416 --> 00:03:59.250 No. 00:04:00.000 --> 00:04:01.166 I will inform you. 00:04:05.500 --> 00:04:08.166 He is wild and restless. 00:04:09.791 --> 00:04:11.250 He reminded me of you. 00:04:33.416 --> 00:04:35.375 A horse walks into an inn. 00:04:35.500 --> 00:04:38.333 The innkeeper says, "Why the long face?" 00:04:45.583 --> 00:04:48.625 Do you think a bad horse joke makes up for everything? 00:04:50.125 --> 00:04:51.333 I hoped it would. 00:04:57.875 --> 00:04:59.500 I want to see you tonight. 00:05:01.625 --> 00:05:02.875 Just the two of us. 00:05:03.875 --> 00:05:04.833 Is that all right? 00:05:25.166 --> 00:05:27.000 How considerate of His Majesty. 00:05:27.125 --> 00:05:30.000 You had wanted a new pursuit, and just look, 00:05:31.208 --> 00:05:33.166 he found something for you. 00:05:33.208 --> 00:05:34.666 Yes, how nice. 00:05:34.708 --> 00:05:37.083 Something else to keep you preoccupied. 00:05:38.833 --> 00:05:40.291 If you will excuse me. 00:05:49.291 --> 00:05:52.291 I must speak with you about Countess Apafi, Majesty. 00:05:53.083 --> 00:05:55.458 I have reason to suspect we shouldn't trust her. 00:05:57.208 --> 00:06:00.166 Her behaviour and her abilities 00:06:00.666 --> 00:06:03.125 are not worthy of Your Majesty and this court. 00:06:03.208 --> 00:06:05.375 In my eyes, she is more than worthy. 00:06:05.458 --> 00:06:08.458 No, Majesty. I have gathered a range of evidence… 00:06:08.541 --> 00:06:10.916 Spare me your slander, Countess. 00:06:13.958 --> 00:06:15.375 I won't tolerate that. 00:06:16.541 --> 00:06:17.416 Thank you. 00:06:44.333 --> 00:06:48.375 Come after dusk. The door to the east wing is not guarded. 00:06:48.458 --> 00:06:49.708 A knife is buried there. 00:06:54.291 --> 00:06:55.958 You could take care of it yourself. 00:07:00.625 --> 00:07:01.833 I'm not a murderer. 00:07:01.916 --> 00:07:02.833 Really? 00:07:03.750 --> 00:07:04.875 What are you then? 00:07:08.583 --> 00:07:11.333 I had my doubts, but that's over now. 00:07:11.916 --> 00:07:14.500 They are like all the rest. They don't want change. 00:07:15.166 --> 00:07:16.250 They have to go. 00:07:18.541 --> 00:07:20.500 So the Empress can die too? 00:07:22.833 --> 00:07:23.833 Yes, of course. 00:07:26.375 --> 00:07:27.208 Good. 00:07:27.875 --> 00:07:29.416 Then I will take care of her too. 00:07:33.750 --> 00:07:35.750 -For the people. -For the people. 00:07:37.125 --> 00:07:39.625 Have you seen this? There are more and more. 00:07:41.125 --> 00:07:42.625 What do you want, Bach? 00:07:44.000 --> 00:07:45.375 What are you thinking? 00:07:45.500 --> 00:07:47.500 It is a matter for the palace guard. 00:07:47.541 --> 00:07:49.000 Yes, of course. 00:07:50.500 --> 00:07:53.708 I wanted to ask if your connection to the future Baroness von Sina 00:07:53.791 --> 00:07:55.416 provides hope for another loan? 00:07:55.500 --> 00:07:58.291 Yes, but she wants something in return. 00:07:58.375 --> 00:08:01.458 -May I ask what it is? -Would you please leave me alone? 00:08:06.041 --> 00:08:08.625 I urge you to consider the importance of a railway-- 00:08:08.708 --> 00:08:09.583 I know. 00:08:11.375 --> 00:08:12.291 Thank you. 00:08:40.208 --> 00:08:42.166 Do you know what's going on out there? 00:08:42.750 --> 00:08:44.333 This cannot happen. 00:08:44.875 --> 00:08:49.041 -Nothing has happened yet. -It's been happening the whole time. 00:08:49.125 --> 00:08:51.125 -Do you know why? -I'm sure you'll tell me. 00:08:51.208 --> 00:08:53.583 You are unfocused, Franz. She distracts you. 00:08:54.083 --> 00:08:56.833 The arguments, the madness at the foundry. 00:08:56.916 --> 00:08:58.458 This is not her fault. 00:08:58.500 --> 00:09:02.000 The whole court is talking because she parties all night. 00:09:02.875 --> 00:09:06.666 You married a defiant child, and that weakens you as Emperor. 00:09:09.166 --> 00:09:11.500 The people need a role model. 00:09:13.333 --> 00:09:16.208 Something must change, Franz, and you know it. 00:09:16.291 --> 00:09:18.875 If you don't take care of it, I will. 00:09:34.500 --> 00:09:38.625 Your Majesty, I cannot let you pass. On the Archduchess's order. 00:09:51.291 --> 00:09:52.500 Stop! 00:09:52.583 --> 00:09:54.500 -Out of the way. -You may not pass. 00:09:54.583 --> 00:09:56.166 I am the Empress! 00:09:56.708 --> 00:09:58.416 I'm sorry, Your Majesty. 00:10:18.500 --> 00:10:22.125 Your Majesty, please. The Archduchess wishes to speak to you. 00:10:23.083 --> 00:10:24.916 She awaits you in the church. 00:10:29.083 --> 00:10:32.416 Hungary, Transylvania… 00:10:34.916 --> 00:10:35.833 Apafi. 00:10:36.666 --> 00:10:38.375 Bethlen family, resident in… 00:10:40.333 --> 00:10:41.250 Vienna. 00:10:42.875 --> 00:10:46.083 The Apafi's have relatives in the city. This is the cousin. 00:10:46.166 --> 00:10:49.208 Ask for all correspondence with Countess Leontine von Apafi. 00:10:49.291 --> 00:10:51.541 And for a photograph as quickly as possible. 00:10:52.125 --> 00:10:53.041 Very well. 00:11:02.458 --> 00:11:03.333 Countess. 00:11:29.875 --> 00:11:31.541 You wished to speak to me? 00:11:32.541 --> 00:11:33.458 Sit down. 00:11:43.291 --> 00:11:46.666 What do you think is the most important quality for a ruler? 00:11:49.333 --> 00:11:50.250 Compassion. 00:11:52.083 --> 00:11:54.041 I know you see it differently. 00:11:54.666 --> 00:11:57.125 Let me tell you a story, Elisabeth. 00:12:01.000 --> 00:12:03.750 It started when my daughter, Anna, was three. 00:12:05.833 --> 00:12:08.166 She shivered and shook. 00:12:09.791 --> 00:12:12.666 And then it was like her little body turned to stone. 00:12:12.708 --> 00:12:14.416 No one knew what it was. 00:12:16.208 --> 00:12:19.458 The archbishop said a demon had possessed her, but… 00:12:24.833 --> 00:12:28.166 At first, it happened every few weeks, then ever more frequently. 00:12:29.416 --> 00:12:33.000 The doctors said it was a rare nerve disease. 00:12:34.583 --> 00:12:37.416 They bled her. Do you know what that means? 00:12:40.666 --> 00:12:43.708 They drew blood from her little arm. 00:12:45.625 --> 00:12:50.375 They shaved off her hair and put leeches on her head, 00:12:50.458 --> 00:12:53.000 so they could * the illness out of her. 00:12:53.708 --> 00:12:55.333 And Anna screamed. 00:12:56.875 --> 00:12:57.875 And screamed. 00:12:59.541 --> 00:13:02.916 "We have to do it," they said. "Just a few more hours." 00:13:04.041 --> 00:13:06.625 But I couldn't stand it any longer. 00:13:08.750 --> 00:13:10.541 I sent them away. 00:13:16.041 --> 00:13:17.708 And I held her. 00:13:22.708 --> 00:13:25.500 I don't know how many times the sun came up. 00:13:26.041 --> 00:13:29.541 I don't know where her body stopped and mine started. 00:13:35.708 --> 00:13:37.666 Four days later, she was dead. 00:13:46.333 --> 00:13:47.583 I am so sorry. 00:13:50.083 --> 00:13:53.041 It often doesn't help to hold someone's hand. 00:13:53.125 --> 00:13:54.208 Do you understand? 00:13:55.541 --> 00:13:58.041 To be indulgent, to feel compassion. 00:13:59.541 --> 00:14:02.958 Sometimes you have to cut out the tumour, even if it hurts. 00:14:04.625 --> 00:14:08.083 I must do everything to ensure this family survives. 00:14:10.833 --> 00:14:12.750 What do you need to cut out? 00:14:14.125 --> 00:14:16.458 I wanted Franz to have a woman who supported him. 00:14:17.291 --> 00:14:18.500 You wanted a puppet. 00:14:18.625 --> 00:14:21.125 I want an empress who wears our crown with pride. 00:14:21.791 --> 00:14:24.708 Who puts the well-being of this family above all else. 00:14:25.583 --> 00:14:27.916 Kingdoms are collapsing around us. 00:14:29.000 --> 00:14:32.416 We need an empress who will save us from ruin. 00:14:32.541 --> 00:14:35.125 An empress who outshines the times. 00:14:38.666 --> 00:14:40.416 That's not you, Elisabeth. 00:14:44.708 --> 00:14:46.458 You have two options. 00:14:46.541 --> 00:14:50.291 Go back to Bavaria. We'll say you've fallen gravely ill. 00:14:50.375 --> 00:14:52.875 We'll annul the marriage, and Franz remarries. 00:14:52.958 --> 00:14:53.833 No. 00:14:55.000 --> 00:14:56.375 -And you are free. -No. 00:14:57.625 --> 00:14:58.500 No? 00:15:04.333 --> 00:15:05.750 Or you can stay here. 00:15:06.708 --> 00:15:08.708 But new rules will apply. 00:15:09.875 --> 00:15:11.083 No riding, 00:15:11.750 --> 00:15:13.625 no evening jaunts, 00:15:13.708 --> 00:15:14.916 no court ladies. 00:15:16.083 --> 00:15:20.833 You get a room in the north wing. Your only company is Countess Esterhazy. 00:15:20.916 --> 00:15:24.000 And the Emperor may come visit you on appointed days. 00:15:25.833 --> 00:15:27.333 Franz won't permit that. 00:15:28.291 --> 00:15:29.791 He already knows about it. 00:15:33.166 --> 00:15:34.833 Think about it, dear. 00:15:55.416 --> 00:15:58.166 -Your Imperial Highness. -Your Imperial Highness. 00:15:59.000 --> 00:16:01.541 She has until this evening to decide. 00:16:01.625 --> 00:16:05.750 May I say how much I admire your clarity in dealing with the Empress? 00:16:06.541 --> 00:16:10.041 She will no longer cause turmoil here, this way or that. 00:16:14.041 --> 00:16:15.708 You failed, Countess. 00:16:18.791 --> 00:16:20.958 -I… -The people outside at the gate… 00:16:21.583 --> 00:16:22.583 Did you see them? 00:16:24.083 --> 00:16:26.958 And we're staring down the Russians at the border. 00:16:29.333 --> 00:16:30.500 How much time do I have 00:16:30.625 --> 00:16:33.500 to take care of a girl who howls at the moon at night? 00:16:33.625 --> 00:16:35.833 Who behaves like a lunatic? 00:16:35.958 --> 00:16:37.708 But, Imperial Highness… 00:16:38.583 --> 00:16:40.166 You have lost your bite. 00:16:42.208 --> 00:16:43.833 You need a new task. 00:16:45.666 --> 00:16:47.333 Something more manageable. 00:16:49.208 --> 00:16:53.541 Should the Empress decide to stay here, you will keep her company. 00:16:53.625 --> 00:16:56.625 That will be your only task. Just the two of you. 00:16:57.875 --> 00:16:59.250 And at my side… 00:17:00.666 --> 00:17:02.500 Margarete will take your place. 00:17:03.750 --> 00:17:06.625 Should the Empress decide to return to Bavaria, 00:17:06.708 --> 00:17:08.500 you shall accompany her. 00:17:10.458 --> 00:17:11.500 Some time off. 00:17:15.708 --> 00:17:17.625 Don't send me away. 00:17:18.458 --> 00:17:19.750 Not to Bavaria. 00:17:21.875 --> 00:17:23.625 I will put everything right. 00:17:29.750 --> 00:17:30.583 Please. 00:17:32.500 --> 00:17:33.416 Please. 00:17:36.125 --> 00:17:36.958 Please! 00:17:37.000 --> 00:17:38.791 Don't make a fool of yourself. 00:17:41.125 --> 00:17:42.041 Leave now. 00:17:42.875 --> 00:17:43.791 Both of you. 00:18:16.375 --> 00:18:18.375 I have to hand it to you, Maman. 00:18:18.958 --> 00:18:21.541 You know how to encourage the underlings. 00:18:22.708 --> 00:18:25.500 I wonder what those people hope to achieve. 00:18:25.583 --> 00:18:27.166 Nothing will come of this. 00:18:29.708 --> 00:18:31.250 They want to be seen. 00:18:34.125 --> 00:18:36.375 I have a headache. Bring me a glass of water. 00:18:47.916 --> 00:18:49.541 What game are you playing? 00:18:50.208 --> 00:18:51.708 A what? A game? 00:18:52.708 --> 00:18:54.458 Don't waste my time. 00:18:55.041 --> 00:18:57.541 We all have our games. So… 00:18:59.708 --> 00:19:00.500 What is yours? 00:19:08.583 --> 00:19:11.000 Franz hasn't become the emperor you wished for. 00:19:13.708 --> 00:19:15.583 I feel sorry for my brother. 00:19:15.666 --> 00:19:16.583 Sorry? 00:19:17.333 --> 00:19:18.583 How can I explain it? 00:19:19.166 --> 00:19:20.958 When you see someone who is unwell, 00:19:21.041 --> 00:19:24.041 and then you yourself feel unwell. 00:19:25.791 --> 00:19:27.208 Forget it. 00:19:27.291 --> 00:19:29.000 Will you get to the point today? 00:19:30.375 --> 00:19:32.583 The next years are about preserving our empire. 00:19:33.291 --> 00:19:36.041 Or else it will crumble. You know that as well as I do. 00:19:36.708 --> 00:19:39.041 Napoleon and Queen Victoria are laughing at us. 00:19:39.125 --> 00:19:41.250 and the Prussians are chomping at the bit. 00:19:42.208 --> 00:19:45.083 -You know the people like me. -Popularity is overrated. 00:19:45.166 --> 00:19:47.166 Not when you're the only one who is liked. 00:19:49.250 --> 00:19:51.958 I have excellent connections throughout Europe. 00:19:53.000 --> 00:19:56.833 -And the support of the-- -The support to do what, Maximilian? 00:20:00.791 --> 00:20:03.666 That is high treason. Punishable by death. 00:20:03.750 --> 00:20:06.541 -I have to try. -God alone chooses the emperor. 00:20:06.666 --> 00:20:08.375 You chose the last one. 00:20:20.333 --> 00:20:23.541 You've shown me what it means to protect this family. 00:20:25.500 --> 00:20:26.666 At all costs. 00:20:57.083 --> 00:20:58.250 Majesty. 00:21:03.375 --> 00:21:04.708 His Majesty is not here. 00:21:04.791 --> 00:21:07.000 Where is he, Theo? I must speak to him. 00:21:07.583 --> 00:21:09.500 I'm sorry, Majesty. 00:21:09.541 --> 00:21:12.166 But it's really important. I need him. 00:21:12.750 --> 00:21:15.500 Majesty, I'm sorry. It just isn't possible now. 00:21:39.000 --> 00:21:40.166 Are you unwell? 00:21:45.125 --> 00:21:47.458 -It's not a good time. -What happened? 00:21:51.500 --> 00:21:53.000 Trust me. 00:21:53.583 --> 00:21:54.458 Please. 00:21:58.375 --> 00:21:59.708 She wants me gone. 00:22:00.583 --> 00:22:01.500 Who? 00:22:02.708 --> 00:22:03.541 Your mother. 00:22:06.500 --> 00:22:07.333 No. 00:22:08.083 --> 00:22:09.166 I won't allow it. 00:22:17.041 --> 00:22:19.666 I couldn't find Franz. Do you know where he is? 00:22:25.375 --> 00:22:27.000 What did you want to tell me? 00:22:29.000 --> 00:22:30.875 A lot will change here soon. 00:22:31.875 --> 00:22:32.708 Very soon. 00:22:34.958 --> 00:22:36.416 No matter what happens, 00:22:37.291 --> 00:22:38.333 I want you… 00:22:40.333 --> 00:22:42.208 I want you by my side. 00:22:46.375 --> 00:22:47.958 What is going to happen? 00:22:49.708 --> 00:22:51.458 I can't talk about that yet. 00:22:54.500 --> 00:22:56.666 I know how much he loves you. 00:22:57.458 --> 00:22:59.291 But when you really need him, 00:23:00.708 --> 00:23:02.500 then he's not there. 00:23:05.791 --> 00:23:08.000 He needs you to feel alive. 00:23:09.083 --> 00:23:11.708 But for that, a part of you must die. Is that just? 00:23:15.083 --> 00:23:15.916 Elisabeth… 00:23:19.083 --> 00:23:20.250 You and I… 00:23:23.166 --> 00:23:24.541 It was meant to be. 00:23:38.458 --> 00:23:40.708 Your Majesty, did you call? 00:23:42.416 --> 00:23:43.666 Where is Leontine? 00:23:45.916 --> 00:23:47.166 Countess Apafi. 00:24:02.291 --> 00:24:05.375 Your Majesty, your brother wishes to speak to you. 00:24:10.375 --> 00:24:11.458 Your Majesty. 00:24:13.208 --> 00:24:15.875 I was wondering where you were off to. 00:24:15.958 --> 00:24:18.500 You won't like what I have to tell you. 00:24:21.208 --> 00:24:24.750 Some groups have lost faith in you as an emperor. 00:24:25.458 --> 00:24:27.041 The people want a change. 00:24:29.875 --> 00:24:31.125 What are you getting at? 00:24:32.750 --> 00:24:34.583 Have you looked out the window? 00:24:35.750 --> 00:24:37.333 You've lost control. 00:24:46.291 --> 00:24:47.500 You want to rule? 00:24:49.541 --> 00:24:50.375 You? 00:24:57.208 --> 00:24:58.333 Are you serious? 00:24:59.416 --> 00:25:01.916 We can have a peaceful transfer of power. 00:25:02.666 --> 00:25:04.416 There needn't be a scandal. 00:25:05.000 --> 00:25:05.958 Your choice. 00:25:07.166 --> 00:25:09.708 You don't know what being in charge is like. 00:25:09.791 --> 00:25:11.625 When every decision is yours. 00:25:12.208 --> 00:25:15.166 The task is yours alone. Forever. You can't just leave. 00:25:15.250 --> 00:25:16.083 I know that. 00:25:16.166 --> 00:25:17.500 You know nothing! 00:25:21.583 --> 00:25:24.083 You live in a fantasy world, Maximilian. 00:25:25.333 --> 00:25:26.458 You always have. 00:25:27.666 --> 00:25:30.375 You told me about the palace elves who watch over us. 00:25:32.958 --> 00:25:34.041 They don't exist. 00:25:35.375 --> 00:25:37.458 Nor does your imaginary empire. 00:25:41.416 --> 00:25:43.625 Why don't you just enjoy your life? 00:25:43.750 --> 00:25:44.833 Why don't you? 00:25:44.916 --> 00:25:47.291 Because this is my duty! 00:25:50.291 --> 00:25:52.333 You have no more support, Franz. 00:25:54.125 --> 00:25:57.500 I have the Church on my side. And the army. 00:26:03.041 --> 00:26:04.291 They don't matter. 00:26:06.208 --> 00:26:07.375 And your wife? 00:26:09.500 --> 00:26:10.541 Does she matter? 00:26:17.000 --> 00:26:19.458 She has indicated that she supports me. 00:26:26.500 --> 00:26:28.166 She never said that. 00:26:29.333 --> 00:26:30.291 You're right. 00:26:30.875 --> 00:26:32.625 We've barely spoken to each other. 00:26:38.375 --> 00:26:40.791 You saw in Ischl that we belong together. 00:26:40.875 --> 00:26:43.041 That's why you took her from me. 00:26:45.083 --> 00:26:46.166 Get out. 00:26:46.250 --> 00:26:48.250 Or I'll have you hanged on the spot. 00:26:52.291 --> 00:26:53.791 That will change nothing. 00:27:07.500 --> 00:27:08.666 Your time is over. 00:27:28.666 --> 00:27:29.666 Elisabeth? 00:27:42.458 --> 00:27:43.166 Better? 00:27:45.500 --> 00:27:46.875 Have you had breakfast? 00:27:48.958 --> 00:27:51.125 I haven't kept it down for days. 00:28:03.166 --> 00:28:05.416 Your last period didn't come. 00:28:18.041 --> 00:28:20.708 Is there another sign? I mean… 00:28:23.208 --> 00:28:24.916 how can one be certain? 00:28:28.208 --> 00:28:29.333 Take your blouse off. 00:28:33.083 --> 00:28:35.500 -Is this everything? -I have this too. 00:28:35.583 --> 00:28:38.875 A family party, but the Countess Apafi was not there. 00:28:39.916 --> 00:28:41.791 What am I paying you for then? 00:28:52.500 --> 00:28:54.500 A nursemaid. 00:29:00.208 --> 00:29:02.541 Where is Countess Esterhazy? I urgently need to speak with her. 00:29:03.041 --> 00:29:04.250 Have you not heard? 00:29:05.208 --> 00:29:06.708 But I am all ears. 00:29:08.791 --> 00:29:12.375 No. I will speak to the Archduchess personally. 00:29:13.375 --> 00:29:14.208 Thank you. 00:29:15.958 --> 00:29:18.041 What do you have there? Who's that? 00:29:19.041 --> 00:29:22.291 Is this about Countess Apafi? Did you find something? 00:29:22.875 --> 00:29:24.208 Not a word to anyone. 00:29:33.750 --> 00:29:34.791 Franz? 00:29:42.208 --> 00:29:44.916 Make sure my brother does not leave the castle. 00:29:45.000 --> 00:29:47.833 And find out where Kempen is. I must speak to him. 00:29:55.541 --> 00:29:59.208 -I want to tell you something. -Don't I give you everything you dream of? 00:30:02.250 --> 00:30:04.833 -I don't know what you mean. -Answer me. 00:30:08.708 --> 00:30:09.833 You're scaring me. 00:30:14.333 --> 00:30:16.583 You know none of that means anything to me. 00:30:16.666 --> 00:30:19.333 -Gifts. -Says someone who is very spoiled. 00:30:21.208 --> 00:30:24.583 You all think you can scheme behind my back and I won't notice? 00:30:25.750 --> 00:30:29.166 -What are you talking about? -You'll never see my brother again. 00:30:33.041 --> 00:30:34.291 So you admit it. 00:30:37.916 --> 00:30:39.041 No. 00:30:39.625 --> 00:30:42.000 There is nothing between him and me. 00:30:42.083 --> 00:30:43.333 What does that mean? 00:30:45.708 --> 00:30:47.083 I only love you. 00:30:50.791 --> 00:30:53.375 Don't give me that look. I'm defenseless against it. 00:31:10.291 --> 00:31:11.958 Why can't that be enough? 00:31:21.958 --> 00:31:23.250 Your mother wants me to go. 00:31:26.333 --> 00:31:27.458 What did she say? 00:31:28.500 --> 00:31:30.250 That I confuse you. 00:31:31.541 --> 00:31:32.958 That something must change. 00:31:35.583 --> 00:31:36.833 She's right about that. 00:31:38.750 --> 00:31:39.750 What do you mean? 00:31:40.333 --> 00:31:43.250 -Did you know? -No, but it can't go on like this. 00:31:45.750 --> 00:31:46.708 What can't? 00:31:48.750 --> 00:31:52.791 Me sitting around all day drinking tea, trying on clothes, 00:31:52.875 --> 00:31:55.583 keeping my mouth shut, having a child, 00:31:55.666 --> 00:31:57.125 and turning my brain off? 00:31:58.750 --> 00:32:00.416 You wandering around at night, 00:32:00.500 --> 00:32:04.750 putting yourself in danger, behaving as if you've lost your mind, 00:32:04.875 --> 00:32:06.375 not following the rules. 00:32:06.416 --> 00:32:08.416 That is precisely why you wanted me. 00:32:11.083 --> 00:32:14.416 I want more, Franz. I can't be locked up. 00:32:17.583 --> 00:32:20.083 I need someone who can be content sometimes. 00:32:22.541 --> 00:32:25.208 -Then you should've chosen Helene. -Yes, maybe. 00:32:29.666 --> 00:32:30.708 You're a coward. 00:32:39.291 --> 00:32:42.375 Tell your mother I'm leaving. I'm returning to Bavaria. 00:32:44.000 --> 00:32:45.958 If you do, you can never come back. 00:32:50.125 --> 00:32:54.125 I'd rather be the madwoman in Possenhofen than spend another day here as Empress. 00:33:14.541 --> 00:33:16.041 Attention! 00:33:17.250 --> 00:33:20.458 We just counted about 300 people at the main gate alone. 00:33:20.583 --> 00:33:22.416 Others are surrounding the castle. 00:33:22.916 --> 00:33:24.916 What do you plan to do about it? 00:33:24.958 --> 00:33:28.333 We've locked all the gates and increased the number of guards. 00:33:28.958 --> 00:33:31.291 -No one will get in. -That is all? 00:33:31.833 --> 00:33:35.250 They're mostly from poorer quarters. Surely, they're unarmed. 00:33:35.333 --> 00:33:39.416 And if someone twitches, arrest them. If they do more than twitch, shoot. 00:33:40.708 --> 00:33:43.166 -But they're peaceful! -Is he contradicting me? 00:33:43.666 --> 00:33:45.000 Your Majesty. 00:33:45.083 --> 00:33:47.583 Von Bach, this doesn't concern you. Go. 00:33:54.333 --> 00:33:55.541 What are you waiting for? 00:34:03.541 --> 00:34:05.708 Elisabeth is going away for a while. 00:34:06.875 --> 00:34:08.250 That is very sensible. 00:34:09.916 --> 00:34:11.833 I know it pleases you, Mother. 00:34:13.583 --> 00:34:15.416 No, Franz. It doesn't please me. 00:34:17.250 --> 00:34:20.833 It was a beautiful dream, but every dreamer wakes up eventually. 00:34:28.250 --> 00:34:31.666 Can you see to it that little Luzi gets this dress? 00:34:32.375 --> 00:34:33.666 You shouldn't go. 00:34:34.833 --> 00:34:35.833 Talk to him. 00:34:36.333 --> 00:34:38.458 I can tell him to meet you. 00:34:42.166 --> 00:34:43.250 And you take this. 00:34:45.250 --> 00:34:47.041 -No. -Yes. 00:34:58.125 --> 00:34:59.958 Does he know you're pregnant? 00:35:03.291 --> 00:35:04.458 You must tell him. 00:35:05.500 --> 00:35:06.708 No, it's over. 00:35:15.541 --> 00:35:17.375 Do you remember our first day? 00:35:18.750 --> 00:35:21.333 You said it was a symbol of human fragility. 00:35:22.583 --> 00:35:23.833 And you were right. 00:35:24.583 --> 00:35:26.458 This court has broken me. 00:35:26.500 --> 00:35:30.041 This court is a game. Don't you see that? 00:35:30.125 --> 00:35:31.791 I never liked following rules. 00:35:32.333 --> 00:35:34.833 Sometimes you have to follow the rules to win. 00:35:38.833 --> 00:35:40.708 I didn't come here to win anything. 00:35:41.833 --> 00:35:43.375 There's nothing left for me here. 00:35:46.083 --> 00:35:47.041 I'll write you. 00:35:52.666 --> 00:35:53.666 What are you doing? 00:35:55.791 --> 00:35:57.666 It's not about you, Elisabeth. 00:35:59.625 --> 00:36:02.666 People burn these as a cry for help. 00:36:03.500 --> 00:36:06.000 If you want to help them, you must stay. 00:36:26.625 --> 00:36:27.583 Countess Apafi. 00:36:43.125 --> 00:36:45.000 Countess, what can I do for you? 00:36:45.791 --> 00:36:47.375 It's about the Emperor. 00:36:54.875 --> 00:36:56.375 Your Imperial Highness. 00:36:56.458 --> 00:36:58.875 I just received a message from St. Petersburg. 00:37:03.541 --> 00:37:05.583 The Tsar ordered his troops to withdraw. 00:37:06.625 --> 00:37:10.291 It will be seen as a great success. Your brother's plan worked. 00:37:14.500 --> 00:37:16.125 But no one knows that yet. 00:37:17.291 --> 00:37:18.166 Does he know? 00:37:19.458 --> 00:37:21.208 Keep this to yourself. 00:37:21.291 --> 00:37:23.583 Not possible. The opportunity has passed. 00:37:23.666 --> 00:37:26.875 No! I will speak to my mother. Give me an hour. 00:37:26.958 --> 00:37:29.875 -No. It's over. -It's over when I say it is! 00:37:41.291 --> 00:37:44.708 You've not looked this relaxed in so long, Your Imperial Highness. 00:37:46.291 --> 00:37:47.708 If I may say so. 00:37:50.833 --> 00:37:52.583 I thank you for your trust in me. 00:37:53.875 --> 00:37:55.833 I will not disappoint you. 00:37:58.291 --> 00:37:59.125 I know. 00:38:01.916 --> 00:38:03.166 The Archduke Maximilian. 00:38:03.250 --> 00:38:06.875 Pardon me. I must urgently speak with you again. 00:38:08.791 --> 00:38:10.416 Do you know what he wants? 00:38:11.833 --> 00:38:13.625 He thinks he can be Emperor. 00:38:14.666 --> 00:38:16.958 But he is as ill-suited for it as the rest of you. 00:38:20.291 --> 00:38:21.833 Why do you say such a thing? 00:38:23.625 --> 00:38:27.875 My entire life, I've stood by weak men. And you, Maximilian, are one of them. 00:38:29.333 --> 00:38:33.000 None of my sons are fit for the throne. Not one. Not you either. 00:38:35.791 --> 00:38:39.000 Do you think I'll let one of you destroy what I've created? 00:38:39.666 --> 00:38:42.791 Not you, not your father, not your brother, 00:38:42.875 --> 00:38:44.708 and certainly not that girl. 00:38:49.250 --> 00:38:52.541 That reminds me, I wanted to bid her farewell. 00:39:15.166 --> 00:39:18.916 The ability to recognize one's own limits is very important in life. 00:39:19.000 --> 00:39:19.833 Believe me. 00:39:21.666 --> 00:39:23.583 I wish you a pleasant journey. 00:39:40.583 --> 00:39:41.541 Majesty. 00:39:44.791 --> 00:39:48.625 I will not permit myself to question my Emperor's decisions. 00:39:55.791 --> 00:39:57.875 The Empress is going to the carriage. 00:40:20.833 --> 00:40:21.958 Your Majesty? 00:41:20.916 --> 00:41:21.916 Stop! 00:41:28.958 --> 00:41:30.583 Drop the knife! 00:41:50.750 --> 00:41:51.583 For the people! 00:42:27.416 --> 00:42:28.291 Go back! 00:42:30.125 --> 00:42:31.625 He must stop. 00:42:34.416 --> 00:42:36.791 Your Majesty, I must ask you to turn around. 00:42:36.916 --> 00:42:38.916 No one is leaving tonight. 00:42:39.000 --> 00:42:42.375 Turn the carriage around. Take Her Majesty back to the palace. 00:42:44.500 --> 00:42:48.125 Your Majesty, they're blocking the gate. It is too dangerous. 00:42:48.166 --> 00:42:50.375 I must ask you to get back in. 00:42:50.500 --> 00:42:51.416 Open the gate. 00:42:51.500 --> 00:42:52.375 Certainly not. 00:42:52.500 --> 00:42:53.875 Open the gate! Right now! 00:42:56.083 --> 00:42:57.125 I must get out of here! 00:43:02.375 --> 00:43:03.750 We are hungry! 00:43:08.958 --> 00:43:10.083 Look at us! 00:43:17.875 --> 00:43:20.958 Your Majesty, what are you doing? I must warn you. 00:43:23.041 --> 00:43:24.666 You betrayed him. 00:43:35.625 --> 00:43:37.041 No one knows about you. 00:43:38.041 --> 00:43:40.000 You can go. I won't betray you. 00:43:40.916 --> 00:43:44.958 You can never go back to Vienna. We'll see to it. 00:43:45.583 --> 00:43:48.708 One step outside and we'll kill you. 00:43:48.791 --> 00:43:52.541 And I hear your days are also numbered here. 00:43:53.958 --> 00:43:54.916 There you are. 00:44:01.333 --> 00:44:04.041 -Did you know the Empress is gone? -I know. 00:44:04.125 --> 00:44:06.958 Because of the unrest? Or a fight with the Emperor? 00:44:07.041 --> 00:44:10.375 -What will happen to us? -Can you shut up for once? 00:44:11.375 --> 00:44:15.916 Are other people's lives that interesting, or do you have no thoughts of your own? 00:44:25.125 --> 00:44:26.250 Then I won't tell you 00:44:26.291 --> 00:44:29.666 about the photographs of you Amalia was carrying around the palace. 00:44:38.875 --> 00:44:40.375 The Empress is at the gate. 00:44:40.458 --> 00:44:42.375 -Here! -We need reinforcements. Go! 00:44:42.458 --> 00:44:44.416 -Go! -Faster! Faster! 00:45:00.458 --> 00:45:03.166 You have my dress. None of it belongs to you. 00:45:03.750 --> 00:45:06.000 What did you do with the real Apafi? 00:45:07.833 --> 00:45:08.833 Please, Amalia. 00:45:08.875 --> 00:45:10.375 Think this through. 00:45:10.458 --> 00:45:13.750 Why should I? You've wanted to get the better of me the whole time. 00:45:15.500 --> 00:45:16.958 Are you jealous? 00:45:17.041 --> 00:45:19.916 I am here to protect the Empress and this court. 00:45:20.000 --> 00:45:21.416 This is sacred to me! 00:45:22.083 --> 00:45:25.333 I've worked hard my entire life to fulfil this duty. 00:45:26.083 --> 00:45:28.500 And you want to destroy it all! 00:45:29.416 --> 00:45:31.125 You are scum. 00:46:01.250 --> 00:46:02.791 What are you up to? 00:46:09.125 --> 00:46:10.083 Open it. 00:47:23.000 --> 00:47:24.166 I see you. 00:48:07.375 --> 00:48:08.708 Imperial Highness. 00:48:10.208 --> 00:48:11.708 If you would follow me. 00:48:28.291 --> 00:48:30.166 What is she doing? What's going on? 00:48:30.250 --> 00:48:31.583 Your Imperial Highness. 00:48:32.083 --> 00:48:34.875 She told the people she is expecting a child. 00:48:38.750 --> 00:48:39.833 Did she now? 00:48:41.333 --> 00:48:43.291 That is wonderful news. 00:48:52.208 --> 00:48:53.458 Open the gate.