Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling(2015)
Maximilian von Mexiko: Der Traum vom Herrschen
Ambition became a tragedy
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling Synopsis
The life and struggles of Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph Maria of Habsburg-Lorraine (1832-1867), emperor of the Second Mexican Empire as Maximilian I of Mexico from 1864 to 1867 (under the wing of Emperor Napoleon III and the French Empire), his tragic confrontation with Mexican leader Benito Juárez, the defeat of the will and the end of a dream.
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling (2015) is a documentary film directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer, released on February 12, 2015 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Jürgen Kapaun, Viktoria Hillisch, Dan Badarau and Christian Krall.
- Director:
- Franz Leopold Schmelzer
- Writers:
- Ingrid Götz, Franz Leopold Schmelzer, Heinrich Mayer
- Producers:
- Mark Daems, Ilona Grundmann, Martin Papirowski
- Production:
- Interspot Film, Ilona Grundmann Filmproduction, Associate Directors
- Status:
- Released
Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jürgen Kapaun
Jürgen Kapaun
as Maximilian
- Viktoria Hillisch
Viktoria Hillisch
as Charlotte
Dan Badarau
as Napoleon III
- Christian Krall
Christian Krall
as Franz Joseph I
- Alberto Acosta
Alberto Acosta
as Benito Juárez
- Klaus Feichtenberger
Klaus Feichtenberger
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Michael König
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer, written by Ingrid Götz, Franz Leopold Schmelzer and Heinrich Mayer, produced by Mark Daems, Ilona Grundmann and Martin Papirowski.
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Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling (2015) includes Jürgen Kapaun, Viktoria Hillisch, Dan Badarau, Christian Krall and Alberto Acosta. The film was directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling released?
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Maximilian of Mexico: The Dream of Ruling was released on February 12, 2015 and runs for 53m.