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From Mayerling to Sarajevo
FRANCE · 1940

From Mayerling to Sarajevo

Max Ophüls
forbidden love political intrigue royal court historical drama duty vs. passion
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Synopsis

Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, is kept absent from the royal court due to his dangerous political ideas. Sent on a tour of inspections and inaugurations, he falls in love with Countess Sophie Chotek.

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