Unexpected events threaten the love of Sisi and Franz! Actually, the birth of their son and heir to the throne should make the happiness perfect for both of them. Instead, that happy moment sparked power struggles in Europe and the start of numerous personal challenges for the couple. Otto von Bismarck threatens to drive Austria into a new war. Sisi tries with all her might to be there for her husband and her people. Although she loves Franz from the bottom of her heart and repeatedly proves her diplomatic flair, the empress does not seem to be granted personal happiness. Sisi’s life remains that of a bird in a golden cage. When she has to travel to Hungary on a political mission, she encounters the untamed expanses of the Puszta, the simple life of the people and a man with whom one can steal horses: Count Andrássy. Torn between her husband and the rebel leader, Sisi eventually faces a difficult decision.
In addition to Dominique Devenport, who is currently nominated for a Romy for her role in “Sisi” in the category “Female Discovery”, and Jannik Schürmann, De’sire’e Nosbusch, who is also nominated for a “Romy”, play the main roles as Archduchess Sophie and Giovanni Funiati as Count Gyula Andrássy. Newcomers are “Vorstadtmann” Murathan Muslu (also “Romy” nominated for “Hinterland” this year) as Hungarian rebel leader Ödön Körtek. Romy Schroeder plays Marie, the daughter of Sisi’s maid Fanny, who was hanged for treason in Season 1. Amanda Da Gloria stars as Countess Emanuelle Andrássy, Count Andrássy’s sister. Bernd Hölscher takes on the role of Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian Prime Minister, Chancellor of the North German Confederation and from 1871 Chancellor of the German Empire. Also playing are Tanja Schleiff (Countess Esterházy), David Korbmann (Count Grunne), Julia Stemberger (Sisi’s mother, Duchess Ludovica in Bavaria), Pauline Re’nevier (Duchess Helene “Ne’ne” in Bavaria, sister of Sisi) and Marcus Gru¨sser (Sisi’s father, Duke Max in Bavaria).
“Sisi” is a production by Story House Pictures for RTL+, the ORF is a cooperation partner. Beta Film takes over the world distribution.
Photo credit: ORF/RTL/Story House Pictures/Michael Schreitel
