The doctor who knew Sisi's darkest secrets finally breaks his silence.
September 11, 1898: The imperial family’s personal physician, Dr. Herman Widerhofer, is deeply shocked by the news that an anarchist has assassinated Empress Elisabeth in Geneva. He then shuts himself up in his private rooms and recalls the empress’ fateful life. We learn the truth about Elisabeth, as the doctor knew more about her than anyone else.
Acting
Florentin Groll's haunted narration as the doctor who couldn't save her.
Editing
Juxtaposing romanticized footage with brutal historical reality.
Director
Kurt Mündl
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Romy Schneider famously hated being typecast as Sisi; this documentary uses her footage to dismantle the very image she resented.
The 1950s Sissi trilogy created Austria's national fairy tale; this film is essentially cinematic treason against that legacy.
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