
Sisi(2021)
"Sisi" follows the extraordinary life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Modern, honest, and authentic. Told from the perspective of her closest confidants, the series takes a new look at the empress' life and reveals a multi-layered woman.


When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.

Devrim Lingnau
Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary

Melika Foroutan
Princess Sophie of Bavaria

Johannes Nussbaum
Archduke Maximilian

Elisa Schlott
Duchess Helene of Bavaria

Jördis Triebel
Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Almila Bağrıaçık
Leontine von Apafi

Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy

Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach

Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
The Empress is a drama series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of austria, emperor, historical figure, royalty, empress, austria-hungary. Created by Jochen Laube, it stars Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan. When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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