All language subtitles for Mayerling.1968.720p

So, we come to this...

Austrian dragons on the streets of Vienna...

with drawn swords against his own people.

Count Tafe has ordered
the police to be strict.

Fair but strict. My people must learn.

You have no right to arrest
me. I'm Slovenian. I'm Czech.

Here there are no Czechs,
Slovenes, Croatians or Hungarians,

are loyal subjects of the
Austrian Emperor. Take him to trial.

Next...

Documents... Name...

- Maurice Ephraïm Zeps.
- What a surprise!

Newspaper editors in a police station.

It's nothing surprising,
sir, in a police state.

This is not my first visit here.

On this occasion, how do
you explain your presence...

on student marches?
I was just passing by.

Inspector, I didn't see any disorder,

until the police and soldiers arrive.

If it were the other way around, these
demonstrations would not happen so much.

You're insinuating...

To a Jew that my quotation in the
New Testament would be unchristian.

Make yourself available to the
police for future interrogations.

Naturally. I have nothing to hide.

You are lucky. I wish I could say the same.

Next! Documents. - I don't have them.

And your name, then?

Rudolf.

- Rudolf what?
- Make your choice! Rudolf, Franz, Charles.

No documents. You would
be successful as a comedian...

Your Royal Highness! I
wanted... Please forgive me!

I naturally forgive you, and you in return
forgive these... these friends of mine.

- and releases them immediately.
- Immediately, Your Royal Highness.

Thanks.

It's cold... cold...

I am cold...

Thanks.

Your Royal Highness may enter immediately.

Disapproved.

After all these years the military would
use another shovel to polish the buttons.

We ruled perfectly for three
centuries, with chalk and alcohol.

This new mixture is more
effective in official use.

I would never accept change just for the
sake of changing. Disapproved. Therefore...

- I don't remember telling him he could sit down.
- No, sir.

When you were a child, and you
were insolent, I had you punished.

Remember the punishments I can still inflict?

Certainly. He made me dig in the
snow once, I was six years old, sir.

Remember?

In one thing at least, it stands firm.

You always let me down.

You don't ride as well as your
mother, you don't shoot as well as I do.

I wanted you to agree to
serve in the Imperial Guard,

and you chose the infantry
regiment among strangers.

I found a Spanish princess for you to marry,

and you preferred to choose a Belgian.

Publicly opposes my political opinions,

associates with liberals, anarchists, Jews.

And now this...

Your spy is very fast.

Quick enough to inform me
of the companies you keep.

Maurice was just passing by. - Passing...

In time to see how your hussars...

they advanced on young people who
rebelled against... Order! They protested...

the order! Guided by their
friends in the socialist press.

We don't see it so seldom that we
should take advantage of this opportunity.

Your private life... - It's mine!

It belongs to the people!

Next week there will be a public celebration
of the fifth year of your marriage.

I would prefer that until then your marital
life was something more conventional.

Conventional like your lord, the Empress...

traveling from one end
of the world to another,

and never staying in town
more than two weeks at a time?

It became that. What took
you away from here, father?

Your mother and I, in our
own way, love each other.

I pray that one day you will find
such happiness with Stefanie.

Is it our happiness that worries him, or
the homeland that the Habsburgs left him?

Anyway, if something happened to me,

he always has Archduke Ferdinand.

My idea is that he is
not destined for Emperor!

- I don't think you think your son is!
- Rudolf!

Sir?

What wall is between us?

The ties... that there were...

you broke them, father.

How are the maneuvers?

Will you get the third army body?

Well, I'm the second in
command, General Von Lederburg...

is having problems for
not having enough horses.

People don't seem to live
to an old age in Vienna.

Look at my father is very close to sixty...

exercise daily,

has a simple diet of stews,
and drinks moderately.

Perhaps I will be his age when
I become Empress, my dear.

Is your dress for the big occasion pretty?

What jewelry will you wear? - This matters?

Your mother will be late, and in black,

It's a little gem, and all eyes
will be on it the moment it arrives.

You don't even know if
she'll come. The last night...

- I heard you were on the fox hunt in England.
- But she'll be here!

She comes back whenever she has
the chance to play the perfect mother!

Stefanie, be careful how you
talk about the Empress! He heard?

You are always on her side, against me.

In the name of Heaven, I am your son!
- And that's something you should remember!

I've seen the way he looks at her
sometimes and not the way a son...

...you should look at my mother...

I always thought I was a
smug, idiotic bourgeois,

but i never thought it
was this bad and so low.

Tell me these things
one more time, just once...

and I'll break your sick
and stupid Belgian neck!

Did you recognize Count Hoyos?

Do you know the girl? It's a new one for me.

- A gypsy. It's called Marinka.
- What does she do?

She dances, and... well, she dances.

It's hot in here! I need an air change.

You mean, you need a change.

- Will you be here tomorrow night?
- If someone invites me.

Someone just invited.

Marinka! I'll be there in a moment!

I told Hoyos to give his gypsy a bath.

- However, in case you're upset...
- Mizzi Kaspar, you're a...

His Royal Highness has the
most loyal and obedient subject.

If you are so loyal and obedient,
first you take off your clothes.

First everything is removed.

Second, you come quickly to bed.

Secondly...

Second is also done.

And as a third? - Third...

From what I can see, I gather
that His Highness is upset.

No, His Highness is very, very upset.

I know many men who would like to be
annoyed by the beautiful Mizzi Kaspar.

- They cannot afford it in this system.
- What system?

A system where we have archdukes,
princesses and women desperately available.

Last night, in the court of Baloo,

a brunette Polish woman,
wanted to talk to me.

I asked to meet with her.

I later found out that I had slept with her.

- Did you have to remind him?
- It took all my skin off in diplomacy.

Even my father would be
proud of me. The dear old man!

- But the Emperor is not that old.
- The emperor was born old.

Old men should not be allowed to rule.

At our meeting tonight at
the Prater with the Hungarians,

if you're still bored, we
can go abroad again.

We try travel, we try
politics, cheating, drinking...

I don't like the old man,
what do we have left?

- Always stay... in the dark.
- Innocence... is too close to ignorance.

I believe His Royal Highness
should resign in my favor.

Was it followed? - We got rid of them.

Where are Prince Johan
and his men from Hungary?

It's probably harder to get
rid of the police than you are.

I haven't been to the Prater for a long
time. Read carefully as I take a walk,

It's my article on student unrest.

I hope it doesn't get
censored like the previous one.

Don't miss out on a good read. I
think there are some good things.

Bareheaded, wearing a uniform...
What do you think he wants, or not here?

Also, Taafe's spies doubt he's on Zakers.

- I need to see your father.
- King? What does my brave knight want?

To ask for your hand, my princess.

Does my lady mind having a drink with me?

Please go away. I don't know him.

Well, I thought since I was alone...

- You are not alone.
- Sorry, I didn't know you were with her.

Sorry, I beg your
pardon... I beg your pardon.

Your attitude was just
like his, lying, blatantly.

- Lying?
- Which was with me. How do I know him?

I can't see well without my glasses,

I dare not use them in public.

I could look the other way, and you can
see for yourself, they are totally unknown.

It's just as bad that I'm
talking to you and not him.

It's that bad... - Then I shouldn't.

Thank you anyway.

- What a horrible face! Who are you?
- I am the devil! I came for you!

- Oh, why, why?
- Because, I came to get it, I'm going to cook it in the soup.

Pity, pity! Please, lord devil. Pity, pity!

pity? Never! "Thank you", she says! Ha-ha!

How sad it was.

They were in love and she was punished.

Oh look!

PAUSE FIVE MINUTES

- Are you sure I don't know him?
- I said we never met.

Oh! Look! Aren't we adorable?

Bring this one, bring this one win a prize!

Now, it's my turn.

Ten Heller! I don't think we need them.

I ask him why he lacks
faith in me so much. Be alert!

Failed! What did I say?

Failed! This is becoming monotonous.

Failed!

I failed... - Period! Oh, period!

Hey everybody, look, the officer to
my left got a bottle of wine, for just...

Hey sir...

I wanted to draw attention to us.

I'm thirsty! I would like a bottle of wine.

You know the saying, "What
is the sheep to the ram."

Perhaps now you believe that I was thirsty.

Now I believe in everything.

My mother always tells me I
have the manners of a coachman.

- Well, have you?
- I have strange ways, but I need them.

I should have had them anyway,
I had seven teachers as a child.

- Seven? Must have been a terrible child.
- Well, you know how it is...

Did your parents understand you?

- Did you say something so funny?
- No... but a sad thing.

Now I understand why I have parents.

So that their children
could be misunderstood.

- My children will not be.
- I assume you don't have any?

- Not even committed?
- I'm more what you can call, lonely.

This I can understand. Has anyone
ever been successful in the chase?

One thinks so, but I am indifferent.

And the others are so busy
with their uniforms and horses...

Would you like to dance with me?

to ask the same.

I know young ladies
shouldn't, but coachmen can.

Heavens, you must be the best in the world!

Oh, I have to disappear! Thank
you and I'm sorry. Excuse me!

No, she would never
come to a place like this!

Johane! He almost didn't
recognize him without his beard.

I hoped not.

But with six carriage changes
between Budapest and Vienna...

By the way, dear Rudi, this is Count Karoli.

I'm glad to finally meet you. - Goodnight.

I look forward to hearing your news.

First of all, Karoli was elected to
lead the Hungarian uprising. Yea?

Let me explain. For us to be able to
overthrow the current regime in Hungary,

we have to have with us
not students, intellectuals or...

disgruntled officers, we must also have...

the support of the common people,
among the farmers, the middle classes.

If I go back with Prince Johan,

your cousin, we will carry a great weight,

but if I can say that you are supporting us,

then we will seek the support
we need from all classes.

You can tell this to
your friends in Budapest:

I support the demand for an independent
Hungary, I believe in free elections...

since Hungary remained unimpeded.

- I was expecting something more profound.
- I repeat.

Since to Hungary to remain non-Imperial.

And remember this, my friends,

I intend to save the
Empire, but not to divide it.

God be praised for granting Your Highness...

one more day to live.

Your schedule for today, Your Highness.

at eleven o'clock visit your mother,...

Empress Elisabeth, at Schöbrunn Palace.

At two o'clock at the train station
to meet the Prince of Wales.

Keep company at dinner.

Tomorrow, at eleven, a game of tennis.

The Order of the Garter was prepared for...

- show Queen Victoria that I wore it?
- Your Highness!

You know my orders! - Orders? Whose orders?

From the Count of Taafe? Now
you've become one of your spies?

Everyone in this Palace already
conspires against me, trying to...

- Your Highness!
- This is my migraine, Loschek...

Do you know how it hurts? It's
not the pain, it's the fear of pain.

Your mother, the Empress, did not command me,

she asked me to help him quit.

It is dangerous, Your Highness.

I will see you today. In
her honor, therefore...

Rudolf! God save Rudolf!

- Your Highness, good morning.
- My mother, where is she?

Her Majesty the Empress is in the greenhouse.

He asked for today, not
to follow the protocol...

- I don't understand...
- Don't put on that angry air. We won't.

In England, where they create
the most beautiful cam�lias.

- Do you know how they usually take care of them?
- No, Your Majesty.

Tea leaves. They just put the
parts together around the roots...

We will try the same, Your Majesty. Tea...

Well, I just have to find someone in
Vienna who drinks tea instead of coffee.

Maybe we should try the British Embassy.

You seems pleased to see me.

I'm happy to see you.

You should have let me
know of your early presence,

instead of giving the
impression of wanting to hide.

I even have the delicious sensation of
having your voice running through my senses.

Oh Mom, you can't believe
what a wonderful surprise it is.

the joy of thinking that you came
to my wedding anniversary party,

is confused with the memory
of these terrible five years.

It's so hot in here. Can we go outside?

Of course you can.

Until tomorrow morning. Otto, Fritz...

And you look tired.

This is due to the many
late nights at Sacher.

I know what you do, even in England.

And the migraine... Is it better?

If you want to know if
I'm still taking morphine,

"Yea". But, not so often.

And in your honor, not today.

And today I found out. Even my
mother had people spying on me.

But you also have Loschek. We both love you.

I suppose my father thinks
the same thing that he likes me too.

Don't imagine, no.

But he shows his affection for
me in the strangest possible way.

It is no stranger than
your affection for him.

However, I'm so glad to see you.

His love is expressed in phrases
with a certain amount of charm.

Why does it keep disappearing forever?
One day it's here, the next it's gone.

- Never dare to say goodbye.
- I hate the word.

It's so terribly final. I never
use the word "Goodbye,".

And my granddaughter?
Oh God, I hate that word too!

It's lovely! Fortunately, it didn't
come out to any of the parents.

Perhaps not in temperament, and
there will be a generation free of insanity.

In this family this should not be regarded
as a grace! In this family, no. Never!

My dear Edward, how nice to see you again.

Nice to see you. - This way...

Yours or mine? Excuse
me? The National Anthem.

I'm deaf, so I can't tell one from the other.

The Radetzky Marsch by Strauss. - Uh!

We are ready, Your Highness.

The Guard of Honor,
ready for your inspection.

Very presentable men.

- How is dear Queen Victoria?
- Amazingly healthy.

And your mother?

You see her more in England than I do here.

Great honor, congratulations.

- Buffalo Bill is still in London?
- Very fun. You left.

Now he's gone to Germany.

I believe the Kaiser will soon invite
you to the next Prussian Government.

William, I think we should try a
little harder to sympathize with him.

I can't stand it, even though
we're family and he's my cousin.

Thank God you're not my
cousin. Almost everyone else is.

Oh! British decoration. Very good.

No, I'm not your cousin, but
you could be your father. My dad?

It is impossible to meet Elizabeth
and not fall in love with her.

She remains the most
beautiful woman in Europe.

I wish I could move my feet like
she rides a horse. I can never keep up.

Brought some foxes to
refine your flock's blood.

Long live Edward!

Long live the Prince of Wales!

By the way, why are there always red carpets?

The stations are ideal
places for assassinations.

On the red carpet you don't see the blood.

Angry! Very good!

- Tell me, where is she from?
- Marinka is a Hungarian Gypsy.

You know, we have all races
and colors in the British Empire...

but looking on a map, but I don't
find a single inhabitant of Hungary,

but only Hungarians can dance like she does.

When you become king, you can
change all that. Attach Hungary.

When? Forget that my mother
is 55 years old. And only 55.

The Emperor is sixty. Only sixty.

My God, here we sit,

successors to the throne awaiting a death...

...to discover the meaning
of life. But you know, Rudolf...

Thank you dear Mizzi. You know,
you have to come to terms with life.

You have to find compensations such as... or
you end up crazy, with so many frustrations...

to proclaim himself lustful,
and libertine, above all...

...or a terrible player,
if what they say is true,

but I have at least shared some emotions
from the experiences with my people,

and I shall have lived, before I became king.

Why would anyone want our work?
Sometimes I ask myself... Why?

My father tells him why.

Man is born to be king.

- Destiny, the divine right, he has us all.
- Don't be technical, my young prince.

Your father does very well, he has all the
attributes of royalty, all the diplomatic expertise.

All the stubbornness. All resistance to
new ideas, which man can accumulate.

Students in Vienna are full of life, and
their enthusiasm and ideas spring up...

But for him they are dissidents
and criminals, they have to be traitors.

Oh, Marina!

Beautiful creature! It's not English,
unfortunately, but it's beautiful all the same!

She doesn't usually wear that dress,
but it's in honor of the Prince of Wales...

Do me a great honor.

Does she speak English? - You're a gypsy.

My father taught my mother something,
but I never learned the language.

I have the feeling it's done deliberately.

I think what I mean, and
she understands, Edward.

- Edward, I have to leave. State Affairs.
- Do you have to go?

- For an hour or two?
- The blue door leads to a private staircase.

Come sit down, my dear! Drink some champagne!

What's the news?

Prince Johan and Count Karoli
managed to avoid the secret police.

- They arrived safely in Budapest.
- What about?

They want you to commit more deeply.

Continues. - He wants you to be his king.

Beware Szeps, there
is a word that is betrayal!

On the contrary, he
wants to avoid bloodshed...

...the horrors of civil war.
It's dangerous, my friend.

Dangerous because of my father. He
would rather see the Empire destroyed,

but never separate it
without having ordered it.

- Well, tell them... to be patient.
- Patients?

So what about the people?

The poor who do not have the right to vote,

with journalists whose articles are censored,

with young students who think they
have a vision of how the world should be,

think of political prisoners, Jews...

Do you have to be patient,
too? And for how long?

I said, tell them to be patient.

Because if I have to learn to
be patient, then so must they.

They just went up. - It's fine.

Well done Your Highness.

I thought he would never come out.

Not now.

I think it must have been extremely busy.

At least half an hour while
the police wait outside.

In less than half an hour my
reputation will be destroyed.

Have you ever felt like you
were... being manipulated?

you? I? What question!

Bravo, Edward. Very well played.

How do I know I'm really good
if you don't compete against me?

- What nonsense!
- Thank you for the game, sir.

So it was a small revenge for
his horse's victory in the Derby...

...last year. - I hope we come back again.

Against my horse? It would
be monstrous imprudence!

By the way, haven't I seen
your sister and her little misses?

Now we're not so little, now we're
ladies. Typical, in case you haven't noticed.

nonsense. I'm just going to freshen up,
I'd like to see them again. It's fine, sir.

Your Highness, this will help you. Thank you
darling. Thank you very much. It's a pleasure.

- Edward, who is your friend?
- He lives in Vienna.

- His sister is Helena Vetsera.
- I never heard of him. Did you hear?

We met the Viva Baroness Vetsera.

It does not belong to the old nobility
and was never received in the Court.

But he is a member of the
Jockey Club. I signed up myself.

One thing you have, Edward,
when you're a friend, is real.

Come and meet them. - After the game.

And on the other side? - The Archduke.

Vienna is full of Archdukes.
Think of the great prince.

I don't see his wife here.

If I hung out with him more,
maybe we'd hear less stories.

And, there you are! My Baroness face...

And you, my girl! You are a
wonderful woman! How you grew up!

Hannah! And George...
How nice to see you again.

Your Highness, may I introduce
you to Duke Michael of Braganza?

I know your uncle very well.

I visited him in Portugal. I never
went back there unfortunately.

Maria, come with me a moment.

I thought of a little conspiracy
and I want you to participate. Yea?

I learned that my old friend Baltaci's
family was never received at Court.

We are not of the old nobility. - Nonsense!

I think it's a personal offense.

As soon as I finish playing the
game, I present it to the Prince.

Your Highness, thank you,
but I've had the pleasure,

better said, to meet Archduke Rudolf. I
have no intention of seeing him again...

- other than to send you a simple message.
- What message?

Tell your Imperial Highness
that cheating is not nice.

This just proves that I was taught at school:

One should not believe in princes!

Who do you smile so tenderly, Helena?

� Balatsi. Why do they call it "rattlesnake"?

They say it's so poisonous, you
never know when it's going to strike.

Theresa Stokau mustn't smile so much.

Your teeth are as false as your pearls.

And what does she think
she's wearing? Wallpaper?

It seems to me as useless as an old carriage.

That daughter, at least, is very pretty,
but stupid, almost as stupid as her father.

Who wants to be an
ambassador from what I've heard.

Even if I can fall asleep, my dear
Countess, I hope you'll wait, that your...

guest wake up.

Must have some interest in that girl.

Very well, my dear. - What?

Well, the way you woke me up.

Did you see that? A
ballerina. What was it for?

Katarina Srat, sabe. - Ah, naturally.

Is it true what they say
about her and the Emperor?

Of course, it's your mistress. - Lizel!

- Everyone knows it!
- What's a mistress to do?

How can I explain to you? Remember Pompadour?

Suppose the Emperor was Louis XV, and
suppose Katarina Srat was the Pompadour.

Oh! - Oh, hello, my dear...

And you, beautiful young
creatures. Theresa isn't here?

no. She went to another
cabin to see a friend.

Well, you think you'll be
delighted when you hear my idea.

Come on, Lizel... I thought I'd
introduce you to the Empress' box. I?

- To me? Me, the Emperor?
- Come quickly, before the end of the break.

A little color doesn't hurt. And
remember, always show your best face.

Tell me...

when can you tell the Emperor of the Pope that
you want to be ambassador in Constantinople?

Well, not right away. Maybe it's
best to introduce her to the prince first.

- And when can I ask, then?
- Well, there are times for that.

A woman would be stupid if she should...

Maybe it's better not to say anything. Some
women are more attractive when they don't talk.

Here we are at... Let me see you...

- Yes, but on the Balkans, Junot faced...
- Your Highness. Excuse me, Your Excellency.

My dear cousin... Thank you for
saving me from the Balkan situation.

The young Baroness Stokau. -Her highness...

Daughter of Baroness Stokau.

Champagne?

"Giselle" was never my favorite ballet.

It is overly sentimental.

You can go, my dear.

Your cabin is not far.
It's on the other side.

I do not need the consent
of a prosecutor. Not yet.

Not yet...

Please don't move. I can't
reach the chair. Just a moment...

There is Your Majesty. No need to reduce half
a centimeter. No, as long as he doesn't run.

Now Riki, look at his attitude when he trots.

� of course.

Good morning, mother.

But what a pleasant surprise!

How was it? - Incredible, Your Majesty.

- The skirt seemed to frighten him.
- Amazing too, Your Majesty.

Now see how important this
is, to experience this on a horse.

Admit that you are even
more beautiful when you ride.

The only money I honestly earned,

when I was a child your grandfather
and I used to perform at a circus,

for some poor villagers,
people without money.

Oh, how beautiful those days
were! We were so happy...

And you, did you have a good childhood?

Whenever you were present. - I was sick.

I thought I was sick. I had to go outside.

But he always managed to be present
on all the important days of my life.

On my first communion, on my
twenty-first birthday, on my…wedding.

When I remember that horrible
sacrifice, I should have avoided it!

But he forgot, he was present
on another important day. When?

On the day you were born.

Maria? - Yea?

Notice that it's playing the
same melody as the other day?

Here he looked her in the
eyes and took her in his arms.

Yes, but you must be exhausted.
He played it probably 150 times.

Countess Larissa came to visit
Her Excellency. I must announce...

Oh, I'm so glad to at
least find someone home.

- What a pleasant surprise!
- I was just passing by and I thought...

Oh no, Maria, please don't
stop. Plays so wonderfully...

But what a charming look, and what
a lovely dress. Won't you sit down?

No thanks. I think it's better to walk, it calms
the nerves and avoids gaining weight. I can?

Speaking of weight, have you
seen young Diana Meternik lately?

She puts crimson on every cheek she finds.

On the run, last night.

for everyone's safety, she
should sit in the audience.

I don't think the cabins support your weight.

But nobody noticed her. Because
everyone was just looking at their daughter.

Mary was sensational. All
the questions were about her.

Come on, keep playing and listen to me.

My cousin Rudolf wants to see you.

An unexpected lucky gift has
arrived! Keep going, I follow...

Talked like about you for an
hour. No, no, no! It sounds like this!

Play louder.

He wants to see you. You want me
to accompany you. Do you want to go?

And leave it all to me.

Ah... I'd like to keep
playing, but I have to go.

I have to try on a new
dress for Prince Philip's party.

It will be very boring, but what can you do?

Helen, au revoir. I really have to fly.

Hanna... e Maria...

Oh! He knows? I just had a splendid idea.

Why don't you come with me and
help me? It also has a refined taste.

Isn't it too late for shopping?

Helena, do me a favor, lend
me Maria for a few hours.

- I hate it when I'm alone.
- Well, certainly, if you think that Maria...

Come quickly, Maria, go get dressed.

- Mom, are you sure you don't mind?
- Of course dear. But come back soon.

- Please, can I go too?
- No, you're too young.

I need some time. If it's not too late.

Don't worry about Maria. It's in good hands.

Oh, heavens I have so much to do.

Always so busy these days!

No need to be nervous.

Let me see you! You have no foot in
your face. At least it's not enough. Ready!

Do what you want with your
eyes. They are wonderful.

But don't get too bored.
It doesn't feel good, is it?

- I don't think she's scared at all.
- You have a beautiful smile. Use it often.

Rudolf doesn't like serious people.
There are many serious faces around you.

- Bratfish with its carriage.
- With Countess Larissa.

That was a few years ago!

Welcome.

Have fun my dear. And enjoy this glorious
day well. Do you see the future you can have?

And who will know? You
might even have a nice time.

Over here, please.

Follow me please.

"But I don't believe in princes!"

Edward of Wales gave me your
message. I was thinking you weren't coming,

...or maybe at the last minute, I was afraid.
- Afraid of what?

I don't know! From this
dark place, or... from me.

He knows? I think if I was there,
I wouldn't be afraid of anything.

So here is where you live. And this is yours.

Now I'm thinking of you,
every day sitting in this big chair,

A huge chair, I can honestly tell you.

You're writing at your office desk...

- It is the Louis IX wedding ring of France.
- Not gold, not even silver.

As in most marriages,
it is simple metal, iron.

His fingers were almost as thin as mine.

The wedding ring, a saint, imagine!

I don't like that. Do you always
sit with that in front of you?

It was a gift from my cousin Ludwig.
So that he would buy me, for being alive.

Life is so... Ludwig, do you
mean the King, Duke of Bavaria?

What... - Lies! These stories are all lies!

He was just... just...
different. It wasn't crazy!

Nobody knows for sure how he died.

- Don't you want to... take off your hat, and your coat?
- There are no mirrors.

In the next room.

Is that the prince's bed?

It's very good. Anyway, I don't sleep much.

Countess Larissa is right
in my nose. I look horrible.

Is there something wrong? - No.

- It's just different from what I thought it would be.
- Different? How?

No, that's not true either.
I knew what you were like,

but I expected it to be different.

- That everything was simpler, that's all.
- I don't understand.

Many come here with Countess Larissa, who
powders their noses at the entrance to the gates.

The beginning is always the same, the end is always
the same and what happens in the middle is...

- Well, not for you, that's what I realized.
- I'm glad you understood.

- Thank you, Your Highness.
- Thank you, Rudolf.

Thank you Rudolph. And
when will I see you again?

tomorrow. I will find a way.

What a waste! Caviar, champagne...

Make sure they don't go to
waste as soon as I turn my back.

You were safe when you
said you didn't trust the princes.

Sim.

You can call Bratfish. The
Baroness is on her way out.

Goodnight My Love.

What a lovely thing to say.

Goodnight My Love.

Well Hoyos, go ahead.

Will it always be like this? - Not always.

I am satisfied.

It's nice at the moment, but after a while...

Oh, if only I weren't a Habsburg prince!

And yet they seem to be the people who want
the Empire to collapse. Destroy the Habsburgs.

No, Your Highness almost all of
them carry the colors of Austria.

For them the monarchy is an institution.

Do you mean that Franz Joseph
became one of them?

These rebellious Hungarians
that Karoli spoke of...

I hope it doesn't mean violence.

No Revolution is usually
made without some bloodshed.

Long live the Royal Prince!

Long live the Emperor!

Long live the Emperor!

There are disturbances
ahead, sir. He was worried.

Thank you Rudolf, I appreciate your concern,
especially in such an unexpected situation.

I don't see why not. Today I'm on duty.
I'm sure any Habsburg would do the same.

No, today you have behaved
as I expected my son to behave.

Oh, thank you, my dear, for
this wonderful piece by Faberg�.

You should thank Rudolf, Your Majesty.

You would never allow me to choose anything.

And please also thank
Erci for her delicious letter.

Obviously, I'll have to spend a lot until my next
birthday, trying to reward you, but I'm grateful.

Rudolf, don't go yet.

I want you to know how deeply I am grateful
for your protective gesture this afternoon.

As your father, I would like
to try to get to know you better.

Your friend, the Prince of Wales,
have you benefited from your visit?

- Benefit?
- For any advice you might have given.

Sir, Count Taafe is waiting for
me at the Zahar for my private party.

Edward, your friend spoke to me
because he is sincerely worried about you.

My private life and Edward
don't give me the right to lectures.

I don't mean your private life.

And relieve yourself because I have nothing against
your actress friend. And ease your mind, sir...

knowing that I have nothing
against your friend the actress.

It's about your public life,
which I want to discuss.

My public life consists of receptions,
balls, charity galas, duties...

obligations that any
scarecrow could participate!

I should be learning the
subjects of governance,

I hate to be present when
you consult with your ministers.

When you learn to moderate your
attitudes, you are welcome to join us.

Are you not surprised at
what you sincerely believe?

Let me say it as a parent, not as a
consulting company. Don't trust people.

Among the people there are certain enlightened
minds but the people are a multitude,

the same herd that stormed this
palace when he was just 8 years old.

The same mob that killed
my great-aunt Marie Antoinette.

This is your people. The people you
want to allow to govern themselves.

Look at these countries,
the enlightened countries,

like America and France,

Can you imagine their unhappiness?

The Republican States
continue to be involved in wars,

are poor, remain poor, the rich get richer,

cops and judges are the cheapest
money can buy. Are you listening to me?

- I'm listening, but I don't agree.
- To maintain supreme power,

- must recognize the responsibilities of power.
- Power!

He clings to him like a miser.

Sitting here as heir to the
Austro-Hungarian throne,

I am no more than a political eunuch.

Would you like to be Inspector General?

Well, where else I could collaborate would
be by being your Second Corps Commander.

Count Taafe will work out his
promotion to the rank of General...

with the entire commission of Inspecting
the Royal forces within the Empire.

Well, for once, I have no words.

You will have to travel frequently
visiting the different units.

Your first assignment will be
to represent me in Prague...

in the maneuvers of the Seventh Army.

Dad...

You are satisfied! - Grateful.

Well, I won't keep you any longer. Everyone
is waiting for you to open the dance.

Tell Count Taafe I want to speak with him.

Your Majesty?

This young woman is
different from other women...

so different that I think everything should
be done to arrange a marriage for her with...

...the Duke Miguel de Braganza.
- Portugal is my debtor.

I helped them in their claims in Brazil.

- And the family, that I don't know...
- I wouldn't know, Your Majesty.

They are rich. Extremely wealthy.
Cosmopolitans. They take a lot of trips.

You have to see if you can get
something, in other words, your family...

you can start your rich
cosmopolitan travels again.

Any piece looks impressive when it
fires empty cartridges make a lot of noise!

What is your maximum elevation?

Sorry, I don't know, sir.

What is the maximum elevation of this cannon?

We will propose the
manufacture of this cannon.

And an important and simple
fact, we have to ask a sergeant.

It's one thing I check several times, I
think the sergeant should be promoted

and you gentlemen should
take a course in artillery.

These rifles should be cleaned with oil.

Infantry should be taught how to use them.

I've noticed that the horses
are not well taken care of.

I only see an advantage in providing
the army with more outdated ones.

If they fall into the enemy's
hands, you will deceive them too.

General!

All maps of border areas must be reviewed,

and all officers must be
instructed in the reading of maps.

His Imperial Highness
The Royal Prince Rudolf.

Your Highness, this is an honor.

Intrusion, I'm afraid, dear cousin.

I need your help. I'm on
my way to the parade in Linz.

I have to see Maria. -She's out skating.

Forgive me, leave immediately.
My train leaves in a few hours.

Your Highness, please, I beg you, be patient.

I don't understand.

With this girl you've never been in
love before, I should have understood.

This relationship, well I know it's a love
relationship, but it can hurt you, hurt you.

Destroy her every opportunity
to be... happy with someone else.

Who told you to tell me
that? Was it Count Taafe?

I thought this time I kept it very secret.

So my father knows too.
That's why he gave me the...

And I thought I had finally
given myself a responsibility.

I was grateful. I was almost liking him.

I remember now, because he told
me that he would have to travel often.

Your Highness, Taafe
told me to tell you this,

but you didn't tell me why.

Of one thing he may be right.

I mean no harm to you, my friend.

- Looks like you weren't surprised?
- I didn't.

Sometimes, before I fall asleep, I
know that the next day I will see you.

My last thought is of you.

Hot chocolate. - Flavored wine for me.

My brother George needs to watch
him. You are with your friends. It's fine.

It's terrible, but I can see better beyond,

I can see you here. Vanity, vanity...

My love, you seem exhausted. - I'm thinner.

Worried about you, far away in Vienna,
and a lot going on behind my back.

If it makes you jealous,

I can tell you that many things
are going on. - For instance?

Duke Michael Braganza made me
a marriage proposal, through his uncle,

the king of Portugal.

And Count Taafe offered my uncle
the post of Ambassador to Brazil.

I was a fool to believe
they would leave us alone.

The Emperor has the biggest ears in Europe.

And I think I have the
most horrible nose. Yes?

Thanks.

- How much time?
- Just a few hours. I'm just passing through.

Did you get my letters? - Every day.

I thought a little... - What?

I know now that they opened them
And copies are sent to Count Taafe.

But why? We didn't hurt
anyone! Oh yes of course!

You have a wife and a son
and you will have an Empire.

What is Mary? What is it?

Nothing. irremediable. yes.
Uncle infinitely desperate.

It cannot be irremediable! Look at me!

I'm looking.

I have to go now. This boring parade in Linz.

But always remember this, it may take
time, but we will be together one day...

and we will never be apart again.

So now they meet openly in public places!

His Highness doesn't
seem to care who sees them,

to worry about avoiding my men. It is
easier to make peace between two nations,

to stop a man and a woman who
are in love. If she were a daughter...

mine in this kind of... was
resolved by me, and my family.

This is a description...

for the name and reputation of the Habsburgs
throughout Europe. Making the subject of gossip...

for the foreign press...

There are no actions I can
take, sir, without your orders.

And I will do what the
Emperor wants me to do.

It's what most parents in the same situation
would do if they had the power. Or maybe...

If I had your authority, sir, a
higher order would not be necessary.

- There are ways and means...
- You have my approval.

What is this? Tell me
the truth and don't lie.

Why did I lie?

Would you rather believe someone
who writes such a letter and doesn't sign it?

Tell me what is written here is not true.

So it's true! Have a lover!

You've been having secret meetings! Now I
know why you have so much shopping to do,

so many little discussions. What's
his name? Mom, it's not what you think.

He loves me. - What's his name?

I can't tell you.

But what a shame for a person
not to know what others know!

Answer me.

Answer me!

- Mom, if I told you... I shouldn't! I can't!
- Very good!

For this indecent person,
I have some great advice.

"It's good advice that you should send your
daughter out of the country as soon as possible."

No! - It's what you do.

Then tell me his name! - I said. I can't.

You don't leave the house. From
this room until your bags are packed.

Mother!

Mother!

I don't think you're enjoying the
duties of Inspector General. It's not!

I have no authority.
I'm still a puppet prince!

Anyway, it's not the issue. I intend
to resign as soon as I get back...

to Vienna, and please don't
ask me why. And I'm asking why!

When he promoted me to Inspector General,

I was happy. Pleased.

I figured you'd given me something
important to do. It's important.

Start to see how much. Of course
I wanted, using her own words,

"traveled a lot" could have sent me on
a mission to China or Japan. Or further.

The only problem for sure is
that I wouldn't have traveled alone.

Praise God for granting Your
Highness one more day to live.

Thank you, Loschek.

- When did you arrive last night?
- The train arrived late. Almost day.

So I let him sleep an hour longer.

Simple clothes, today.

And tell Bratfisch to fetch Baroness Maria.

Sorry Your Highness, but Countess Larissa
is at the entrance. What, at this hour?

Send her in! To your room? Why not?

We already spent a night together, on a trip.

- Majesty, forgive me.
- There must be a reason.

Don't blame me for bringing you bad news.

For God's sake! Say what! - Maria...

Her family sent her on a trip. - They know?

They know there is a lover.
They don't know who he is.

Who told you? Count Taafe
arranged to let them know.

- With my father's consent?
- The Count is very intelligent to act in matters...

like these, without the Emperor's consent...

- Where did you send her?
- My arm... It hurt me!

Where? - The family was too scared to say.

It all happened last night.

There was nothing I could do... Believe me.

- The emperor. I want to see you immediately,
- Today, it will not be possible.

Her Majesty said she
doesn't want to see anyone,

not even you mentioned your name. Neither
does anyone. At least for the next 24 hours.

Your Highness!

Can someone please bring me a glass of water?

Drink some more of this. And
put that stupid revolver away.

A little more wine makes me miss my aim.

Francisco is dead!

Rudolf, is dead!

Karl, he's dead!

Joseph, is dead!

Reload this, Alex. You're a good guy.

Carry this, for Your Highness.

Your Highness, you are
tired. It's better to go home.

I have to wait at home for
24 hours to see my father.

Have you ever waited
this long to see your father?

No, Your Highness. I never expected.
I never knew who my father was.

My father approved of you. I knew that?

I approve of you too, Mizzi! For
heaven's sake I approved of you!

- To show you how I approve...
- So it's more your way!

Give me that.

Where did you see an Inspector
General greet you? I ask him.

Gentlemen, like all good musicians,
you play with your eyes closed.

Well, now... then, go
to sleep like a good boy.

Wake me up when my father sends for me.

Now go to sleep. Don't worry.

Not all of them!

It's to Mizzi you're talking, remember?

Forgive me...

My behavior was terrible, horrible...

I forgive you.

- Lie down next to me.
- I don't want to wrinkle this dress.

- Buy another one tomorrow.
- There's no need to do that.

All you have to do is sleep.

Forgive me...

They sent her away...
They sent her away... Maria...

I knew that? - No. sleep.

I'm leaving! You are restless!

Highness! At where? Where are you going?

The wedding ring of St. Louis.

Read what's inside. - January 13, 1889.

That's today!

U... B... L... U... D...

"United by love... until death."

Funny! I never thought of Venice in the rain.

From now on, I'll just remember it that way.

- I love this weather.
- Looks like a happy child...

Rain is not sad. It's
so light and it dances...

- Don't you cry? dance.
- I wouldn't say that.

I know what people say about snowflakes.
They dance like a ballet. But I don't.

I think like... sleep, a deep sleep, and the
snow... but the rain is so happy. Listening...

Maria is love, and sleep, I
think I love you... intensely.

Now I know I love you. You
are in my thoughts... only you...

Remember I once told you
one night before I fell asleep,

I know that the next day I will
see you? Last night, I knew.

- Leave some light, please!
- I'm shy. Seriously, I'm shy.

There has to be some light.

I'm afraid of the dark.

My love, my love... I'll never
know what shyness is again.

- Who gave you permission to leave?
- Nobody. I'm an adult. I have my passport.

As Inspector General, you are
not authorized to leave the country.

- I resigned from my commission before I left.
- And I refused to accept your resignation.

- Consequently, you risk a court-martial!
- Then present me in court-martial!

This is it! Your letter to the
Pope requesting an annulment!

...of a wedding that made
me laugh all over Europe!

My letter to the Holy Father is
my business and no one else's!

For me, the Pope and the Archbishop of
Vienna are mere chaplains for the family.

I will not tolerate either you or
anyone else interfering with our work,

priest or not priest! And then,
your request rejected by Rome!

Can you humiliate us even more?

- Were you told they refused?
- It wasn't necessary.

They decided. They kept me
informed, like the head of the family.

As for me, I will never allow your
involvement with this woman, this Vetsera.

And never come back again
after setting foot in this Empire!

Your S�lo?

As much as your Holy Roman Empire!

You can have your ministers
prepare the documentation.

Before this month is over, I will
renounce my titles and leave this country...

...once and forever.
- What if I don't accept your abdication request?

- What about the passport, if it's taken?
- You can take it a step further.

Prisons are full, I'm sure Count
Taafe can find room for one more.

I leave it to you, to the judgment
of your mistress... and her family...

to whom it has only brought ruin and shame.

And to your lover's children. Bastards! That
they will suffer humiliations wherever they go.

With the blood of the
Habsburgs. More bastards.

To be treated as inferiors who would only
have a superior debt. The mercy of marriage.

I leave you to judge what I told you and what
you have now, have you forgotten what you have?

Children with the knowledge
that their father is a

an adulterer in his private life,
and a traitor in his public cause!

These men out there are of all races.

Croats, Slovenians, Czechs, Magyars.

Their wages are low, they are far from home,

but if I give the order, there isn't one
of them who doesn't give his life for me!

Did you speak seriously with what you said before,
that Maria could not return to this country?

I don't want to harm her or her family.

It is up to you to decide the damage
that may happen to her and her family.

She was willing to let him see
her, for a few days, perhaps.

If I had known that afterwards,
they would never meet again.

- You don't believe I love her.
- I don't believe this is important!

Until the end of the month,
can I spend some time with her?

Neither polycias nor espines.

If I have your word.

You have my word.

I have to sleep every
night. Where are we now?

Mayerling.

They don't have a straight
flight like in Scotland, MacAlish.

You don't shoot right like you
do in Scotland, Your Highness.

Filth! The light!

It's late nights and foreign wines
instead of whiskey at reasonable hours.

fights!

Ah!

It's horrible! I hate this! I hate this!

Something I will never
be able to share! This kill!

When I was little, my father thought
I was a man, because he liked...

to look at animals and study modern killing.

Now I kill. Highness, to the right!

On the edge of the forest...

no! Please no! She is so cute. I shouldn't.

- I must say, it doesn't make it easy for hunters.
- Not my intention.

What else do you want me to do? - Anything.

Nothing I can't do either. - Your Highness!

Some friends of ours have
just arrived unexpectedly.

- Johan...
- Karoli and I have just arrived from Hungary.

Your Highness, tomorrow is
the biggest demonstration...

that Budapest has ever seen.

Do you know what they're painting
on the banners, and scoreboards?

"Prince Rudolf of Austria to our King."

Now it's time Your
Highness, you have to speak.

Hoyos, you are Hungarian.
Tell him what that means.

Karoli is here.

This is the only way for
Hungary to remain in the Empire.

It's an attitude! It's an attitude, now!

And what happens if the Emperor
sends his army to Hungary?

Civil war! But with you there, as king,

or viceroy, however
you want to call yourself...

Who are those men? They
are friends. Whose friends?

Ours.

Come and meet them. Come, and greet them.

Come and tell them you're with us.

What are they called?

One day, maybe, join us.

I just hope it's not too late.

Rudolf! Rudolf! I just killed,
which must be the biggest...

and wildest wild boar seen
around here. Congratulations, but...

I'm going back to Vienna to see my father.

Take Maria to my apartment
in Schönbrunn. Wait there for me.

But there's the ball tonight, in
honor of the Prince of Wales.

- I want the Vetsera family to be invited.
- But Rudolph...

I think you've been complaining to your
friends about not being received in the Court.

Well, tonight will be.

Crazy! Like all the Habsburgs?
Completely, raving and mad!

- Come... Come here, come here...
- What do you think you get with this?

This is for the animals we adopt.

Oh! It's so beautiful, so peaceful.

- Remember what I told you? Snow?
- Yes, sleep soundly. I remember.

And the rain, always dancing.

why? Why, what? your sigh. Your deep breath.

It was the thought of Vienna. Despite
my mother's presence, I will return to C�rte.

Am I not somehow making you unhappy?

- It's my style!
- It's good, because... I've never been so happy.

And I only wish that God twice bless me.

First have someone to love. And the
second? To be loved by the one I love.

- Would you like some more tea?
- No, thanks, Loschek.

Although the cookies were delicious,
they are so bad in appearance.

Then there is nothing else that Your
Lordship desires. Just say one thing.

- How long have you been with the Archduke?
- Since he was twelve.

- You were so lucky!
- Not when I was 12. It was unbearable.

You are very fond of him. - Like you.

If I may be free, Your Ladyship,
I am very fond of Your Highness.

It was a beautiful thing to
say. Thank you, Loschek.

Loschek! Can Your Highness announce me?

It's impossible. Await the
Emperor, Your Majesty.

Just tell him I dropped by unexpectedly,
so he can see how he's doing.

Loschek, can you please
put this in the water.

Well, since I'm here, I have
to leave you a message.

Ah, forgive me, for bothering you.

Loschek, you should have
told me! And now leave us alone.

I wanted to know how my son was. I
see him so little. How does he look to you?

You look a little worried,
Your Majesty. Tired out.

Poor Rudolph. He was not the
man for this life imposed on him.

I often wonder if anyone will be?

I never met you, mademoiselle.
I go out so little now.

But I know my son loves her. Please sit...

You are even more beautiful
than I was told. It's so young!

How old are you? - I'm twenty, madam.

Twenty! At twenty, I... was already unhappy,

but, it was my wish not to die.

Vienna is not for young
people. Stay away if you can.

- I like the countryside better, Your Majesty.
- Me too, Rudolf and also his father.

Or that we are not,

we have to be what they want us to be.

At home the children play Kings and Queens,

We played shepherds, sometimes even...

...circus performers.

Listen! Wait long enough to hear a door slam,

a servant dropped a spoon...

No, never, or what we decided,

you are never completely alone.
However, we are always very lonely.

You know what he told
me the day he got married?

He said, "Mother, say a prayer for me."

And I said, "What prayer
should I pray for you?"

And he said, "Pray to
God that I never fall in love."

Let me kiss you, my daughter.

You will be in my heart.

Good night, Helen. - Goodnight.

- Baroness Vetsera seemed very nervous to me.
- She was never received in the Court before...

and suddenly she was
invited to a dance, no wonder!

- Will she know why?
- My mother was always the last to know.

The grace of your presence
was a well-kept secret, Elizabeth.

Until the last moment,
even I myself wasn't sure.

You know I've been away, now that
I'm getting older I should go home...

Absurd! We must always
keep close to our friends.

Has the world ever seen
a more beautiful Empress?

How nice. I was no longer used to it.

But you can't, distract
yourself... dance a little. Taaf...

Yes Your Majesty? - Music, please.

If you are going to open the dance sir, I must
ask my mother for the second dance of the night.

Your father and I have to talk.

- I'm sure you can replace your father.
- As a dancer, you can always take my place.

- My dear, could you...
- I'm looking forward to talking to you,

But there are some things
we can't discuss in public.

Baroness Vetsera, may I ask your
permission for your daughter, Maria...

may you do me the honor of opening the ball.

Do I have your authorization?

If His Imperial Highness insists...

Your Majesty, I can't... - Keep calm!

Don't forget that you are
an Archducal of Austria.

Oh, how much longer? - Mary, look at me.

Maria... now smile. Smile.
I want people to see us.

That's better. Now say something.

Good evening, Your
Highness. Goodnight My Love.

�, take me away... Please... Take me away...

This will not last. I give you my
word. It will not be allowed to last.

Your Majesty, allow me to introduce
you to Baroness Maria Vetsera,

whose fate has been a
matter of great interest to you.

You are very beautiful,
Baroness. And your youth...

give him the rights to
expect everything from life.

Her Majesty is kind.

The Baroness and I have already met.

I trust that our sympathy
was mutually sincere.

Her Majesty is really kind.

I will return now. Maybe he'll
come visit me before you go.

But not if it's too late. Good night.

I'm proud of you, Maria.
Heavens, how proud I am of you!

I hope one day we have children
and they can be proud of you.

holes!

Edward...

I need your help. You
have to let me go to England.

My dear friend, for a state
visit a reason is needed.

It's not a state visit,
it's to live there, forever.

When you think of England,
you see the white cliffs of Dover.

I see an old lady, but what problems
does she drag in her private life,

politically... But one day you
will be the king! And then...

Not even then will I be able to
receive you at my private parties,

to which I like to invite all those I want.

Where can I go? What can I do?

You have to do the same
thing I will do tomorrow night.

And what is that? - Back to my wife.

Bringing the relationship
openly public is crazy.

- It's complete madness!
- I did it for a reason.

Showing the relationship openly,
and in plain sight, means that...

I never have to hide it under
the rug like a lazy maid again.

And now your father is
more determined than ever!

But how is it possible to resist his
eyes? That child is truly a marvel.

And I was counting on it,
to teach someone a lesson.

Especially someone with Madame Du
Barry habits. You should give him more time.

I'm sure I could wait for anything.

Anything like my dad's deal
with Katarina Schratt? No thanks!

I want marriage, children, nothing like
a dirty romance hidden away in a corner.

- Marriage, and nothing else!
- I wish it only brought disaster to this life.

It's a night for compassion, humanity.

Because if I didn't want to, I wouldn't
stay in Vienna to share your bed,

I have no right to ask, no mind
for an unnatural life of celibacy.

I know this marriage you want,
even a morganic marriage...

I will have! I will not deprive
myself. � wedding or...

Or what, my son? He's a
child when he talks like that.

I tell you mom, if they control
me, they end up taking me too far...

Do you think your father doesn't know what he
does to you? What are you doing to yourself?

Because in your stubbornness
you are practically the same man.

What he thinks is wrong,
you think too, my love.

And get away from those
windows. You die of pneumonia.

Or I die.

Mother, I say this to
you, and to no one else.

There is only one last hope left for me.
Hungary. They want me for their King.

I could go now... I don't
want to hear anymore,

but hear me! Hear what I say. Get
the girl out of the country! And hurry!

They can send it wherever... wherever
they want to send it, and never come back.

You know that in this family nothing is
out of the question. Are you listening to me?

I heard. I have to go now.
Thanks for what you're trying to do.

And tell the little one that I truly
love him, because she truly loves him.

Remember that story I told
you about never falling in love?

And now I fell in love.
And I am a very happy man.

No, no, you're not that...
but you're a very good man.

Good night, mother. - Farewell, my son.

highness Your Highness...

Excuse me for coming here, Your
Highness, but I have to leave tonight.

- Maybe it's already too late.
- You can't afford to be.

Your orders are for Karoli to delay the
uprisings in Budapest until next week,

until I can get there.

And will you agree that we announce
that you will be King of Hungary?

It is the only way to make
Hungary remain in the Empire.

I suppose all men must
justify their own reason.

Karolj insists on his
signature on this proclamation.

And, as proof, that you give me your ring.

I suppose the pencil signature is legal.

- This one is just for Karoli to see.
- Don't take my word for it anymore.

Your Highness! I can't say I
blame him. Go as fast as possible.

I don't want a revolt with no one to lead.

Won't you change your mind? Are
you sure? This is extremely serious.

Someday everything will
become extremely serious.

Hoyos, don't waste time. See you soon.

To Budapest!

Thank God! I'm so glad
to be back in Mayerling.

So did I... it was a terrible night.

Maria. - Yea.

Do everything for me? - Yea. And you?

I just did.

Are you trying to kill us? Continues!

Get out!

Books?

- You mean, are we free to go?
- Yes, they are. At the moment.

By... by the way, Count Hoyos. I
thought I should return this to the owner!

So, Count Taafe let him go? - Why not?

The Budapest uprising is over.

You must know.

There's nothing left to do. Did
you find out what happened?

Count Taafe had six
battalions, ready and waiting.

Hundreds of ammo boxes for each soldier.
And the officers were not Hungarians.

It wasn't just a defeat, it was a massacre.

Prince Johan? - Nobody knows where.

Karoli? - He committed suicide.

Taafe returned the ring, but not
the statement that was attached.

He still has the papers.

I wonder if a pencil signature will be legal?

What we will never know.

What did Karoli say that day?

"One day, maybe you'll join us."

- Do I have to wait then, until you come back?
- It would be a long, long time.

- An impossible time to wait.
- Better yet, I'll go with you.

What if that's impossible? Impossible
how? I followed you everywhere.

It's not allowed, I can't let you go.

Another, Bratfisch, another.

- Loschek, get yourself a glass.
- Your Majesty...

Come, I want you to drink with me.

Your Highness, it's not
something I should say...

but when you ask me to drink with you,

gave me the freedom
to talk to you man to man,

then as a prince's servant.

You know the many years I've been with you.

I've never seen him so happy as tonight.

With your permission, Your
Highness I drink the... the...!

For all these years you've
been with me, Luscheck,

It's the first time something has
broken. Second time, Your Highness.

Have you forgotten how you
shot a razor that hit the mirror?

Are you trying to tell me something,

but still not saying.

Let me say it for you.

If you leave, it doesn't matter where,

But if it is, I'm never coming back.

Have you ever thought about
what will happen to me...?

wandering around the world? Alone?

A strange world, a lonely
place, because it won't be there.

Why can't I be.

They won't let me live with you,
and I won't want to live without you.

I understand. And I've always been
trying to make you realize that I understand.

My God, why can't anyone
understand how much I love you?

Good night my friends.

Until the next time we
meet, may God keep you.

Just the thought of the dark... Nothing more.

What are you doing?

I ended up anyway.

Must be the heat in the fireplace...
my eyes... can't stay open.

Sleep then. - I don't want to. Not yet.

I can't help it, you know?

You know, if you want to change
your mind, you still have time.

Never without you. would not
live. Just one thing please... Yes?

I don't...

I don't want to know... when. I'm scared.

Not much, but scared.

Me too. - You have no reason to be.

I am with you... always will be.

I shouldn't feel lonely.
much less just... in the dark.

That's why...

I am the happiest man in Austria,

I will adapt to be the luckiest.

We are both fortunate for one thing,
it's nice to be able to say to someone:

"I will adore you forever,"
and you know that's true.

Eternally...

I think like you. You were my first love...

I would... sincerely like
to see you, one last time.

Remember what I used to tell you.
A few nights before falling asleep,

I know that the next day I will see you.

Yes... I know I will see you.

Till tomorrow, then - Tomorrow..

I think I'd like to sleep now.

Goodnight My Love.

Maria Vetsera... I love you forever.

Forgive me, Your Highness.

I thought I heard a shot.

I didn't shoot it, Loschek. Some...
game wardens... in the woods...

You are probably right,
Your Highness. Excuse me.