Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling (2015)
Ambition became a tragedy
The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.
Director: Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: February 12, 2015
Cast
- Jürgen Kapaun - Maximilian
- Viktoria Hillisch - Charlotte
- Dan Badarau - Napoleon III
- Christian Krall - Franz Joseph I
- Alberto Acosta - Benito Juárez
- Klaus Feichtenberger - Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Michael König - Himself - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Christof Unterberger
Editing: Tanja Lesowsky
Production: Interspot Film, Ilona Grundmann Filmproduction, Associate Directors
Country: Italy, Mexico, Austria
Language: Deutsch, Français, Español
Original Language: de
Keywords
mexico, france, biography, docudrama, austria-hungary, revolutionary war, 19th century, veracruz, house of habsburg
More Films by Director: Franz Leopold Schmelzer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling about?
- The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.
- Who directed Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
- Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer.
- Who stars in Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
- Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling stars Jürgen Kapaun, Viktoria Hillisch, Dan Badarau, Christian Krall, Alberto Acosta, Klaus Feichtenberger.
- How long is Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
- Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling?
- Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling produced?
- Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was produced in Italy, Mexico, Austria.