This mini-series will focus on the immediate aftermath of the meeting between monarchs Elisabeth “Sissy” von Wittelsbach and Franz Joseph.
Centuries after her death, Empress Elisabeth of Bavaria continues to fascinate. It must be said that the young woman was avant-garde, refusing to follow society and court protocols. Free, Sissy was as much in words as in gestures.
Ra attracts the wrath of her mother-in-law, but also the sympathy of her people, who before her marriage had a very bad opinion of Emperor François-Joseph’s family.
Netflix’s Empress is a 6-episode mini-series that follows the beginning of a young woman’s reign, from her meeting with the emperor to her marriage. But these are just outlines.
“There are historically interesting people with great dramatic potential. Especially Emperor Franz Joseph, who has never been described as a difficult and fragile leader, but who greatly shaped our European history.“, says the showrunner for the German site dwdl. The series deals with the conflict with Prussia and the creation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Dressed by actor Philippe Frosan, Sovereign appears as a lonely, in love, very unsure of himself. Her chemistry with actor Devrim Linnau highlights these aspects.
Even though the series is called The Empress, it takes time to delve deeper into the supporting characters, including Sophie, the Emperor’s mother, played by the impeccable Melika Forutani. Because behind her coldness hides a woman in pain…
If the sissy films directed by the sweet Romy Schneider had something romantic about it – and, let’s say, a little silly – the empress does not answer her adjectives at all. We can see some scenes of nudity without falling into obscenity.
If TF1’s Sissi series shocked viewers late last year by calling it an “erotic TV movie,” Netflix’s production doesn’t want to be as sultry. No orgy, drug use or masturbation scenes. Nudity is photographed with tenderness, without provoking.
Still, The Empress tarnishes Sisi’s image when addressing her struggles with anorexia and post-marriage depression. “Reveal the dark truth hidden behind the fairy tale and imperial propaganda“, this was the goal of showrunner Katrina Aisen.
Source: allocine
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