Maria Theresa2017-2021

Director
Robert Dornhelm

Actors

Marie-Luise Stockinger (Maria Theresa, eps 1-4)
Stefanie Reinsperger (Maria Theresa, eps 5-8)
Ursula Strauss (Maria Theresa, eps 9-10)
Karl Markovics (Eugen von Savoyen)
Vojtech Kotek (Franz Stephan)
Tatiana Pauhofova (Elisa Fritz)

The trials, tribulations and diplomatic triumphs of the Empress Maria Theresa, who revitalized the Habsburg Empire and influenced the rest of Europe for almost 150 years.
In time of absolute monarchies, political intrigue and diplomacy through marriage, love is not a word associated with marriage. And a ruling Empress? Not even imaginable! But there is a bright little girl growing up at the Hofburg palace: Not only does beautiful Maria Theresa study books she isn’t supposed to read. She also has a crush on dashing Francis Stephen of Lorraine, whom her father Charles VI eventually allows her to marry. When Charles VI dies, an edict paves his daughter’s way to the throne. The new Habsburg ruler is only 23 years old – and expecting her fourth child.
“Lavishly-set, complacently-vivid and told in a majestically-gestured manner.” – Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
“With high-quality writing and direction, the series ‘Maria Theresa’ is a very pleasant surprise.” – Bullesdeculture.com
“’Maria Theresa’ is undoubtedly one of the best local television productions in recent years. Behind the camera, you can see the confident hand of a director with experience in historical series, and in front of it, solid performances by talented actors from four countries.” – Irozhlas.cz