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Episode 5

Witness the rise of Empress Elisabeth of Austria--Sisi--from the perspective of her closest confidants. From Walter Presents, in German with English subtitles.

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Episode 5

Season 1 Episode 5 | 51m 14s | CC

Franz barely survives the attempt on his life. The war is a disaster for Austria. And most tragically, Sophie is very ill.

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