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Sisi

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Sisi
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Movie Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Austria
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Germany
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Directed by Xaver Schwarzenberger
Release Date December 16, 2009
Language German
Hungarian
Studio EOS Entertainment
Fernsehfonds Austria
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF)
Distributor Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF)
Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF)
Main Cast
Character Actor
Empress Elisabeth Cristiana Capotondi
Franz Joseph I of Austria David Rott
Sophie of Bavaria Martina Gedeck
Ludovika of Bavaria Licia Maglietta
Duke Maximilian Joseph in Bavaria Herbert Knaup
Duchess Helene in Bavaria Christiane Filangieri
Gyula Andrássy Fritz Karl
Joseph Radetzky von Radetz Friedrich von Thun


Sisi is a 2009 two-part television movie about Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary. In a politically explosive time, the paths of the liberally educated, fun-loving Elisabeth and Franz Joseph, who was educated according to strict military standards, cross. It is love at first sight and Franz makes the decision; unusually emotional and against the will of his strict mother, Archduchess Sophie; to take Sisi as his wife. After a luxurious wedding in Vienna, Franz Joseph is soon completely absorbed by the court and the freedom-loving Sisi has to struggle not only with the oppressive monarchy but also with her mother-in-law, who has no understanding of her unconventional way of life. While Sisi is mentally and physically at the edge of her strength, the empire faces huge challenges. It is only thanks to Sisi's great popularity with the people, her liberal influence on Franz Joseph, and her advocacy of the Hungarian cause that the country does not fall apart.

The following weapons were used in the miniseries Sisi:



Rifles

Lorenz Model 1854

Austrian, French, and Sardinian soldiers during the Battle of Solferino are seen with Lorenz Rifles. French soldiers were actually armed with the Modèle 1853 or 1859 Percussion Rifles.

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Infanteriegewehr M1854/I, System Lorenz - .54 Caliber
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Infanteriegewehr M1854/II, System Lorenz - .54 Caliber
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French soldiers hold their Lorenz rifles before the battle.
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Zouaves with their rifles.
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Austrian infantrymen charge with their Lorenz rifles.

Lorenz M1854 Dornstutzen

The Dornstutzen is also used by Austrian and French soldiers.

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Dornstutzen M1854/I, System Lorenz - .54 Caliber
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A formation of Kaiserjägers in front of Franz Joseph I (David Rott).
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The Kaiserjägers prepare to open fire. Strangely enough, the Dornstutzens have no bayonets anymore.

Lorenz M1854 Special Short Rifle

Some Lorenz M1854 Special Short Rifles are carried by Austrian soldiers.

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Extra-Korps-Gewehr M1854, System Lorenz - .54 Caliber
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The muzzle is seen on the right. Note the the position of the barrel band which is further away from the muzzle. A feature of the Special Short Rifle.

Charleville Musket Replica

Charleville Musket replicas made by Denix are wielded by several soldiers.

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Charleville Musket (Denix reproduction) - 69 caliber
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An Austrian soldier uses his attached bayonet.

Dreyse Model 1860

Prussian soldiers in the background during footage made of paintings of the 1866 Battle of Königgrätz carry rifles which appear to be Dreyse Füsiliergewehr M1860 rifles equipped with Füsilier-Seitengewehr M/1860 bayonets.

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Dreyse Füsiliergewehr Modell 1860 - 15.2mm
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Prussian soldiers in the background carry their rifles.
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The obliquely mounted bolt is barely visible.

Unknown Rifles

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The French Army under the command of Napoleon III (Erwin Steinhauer) is armed with various types of rifles. Some of them are Lorenz rifles and Charleville Muskets.
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Austrian cadets march with flintlock rifles which could be the Infanteriegewehr M1798 musket.