Mária Terézia

A co-production series brought together selected countries of the former Habsburg Empire to remind the current generation of Maria Theresa (1717-1780). Unfortunately, this attractive project relied on a folk-like biography by Mirka Zlatníková and Radek Bajgar, resulting primarily in a romantic idyll that reinforced the popularity of Vojtěch Kotek in the hearts of his aging fans. Nevertheless, credit must be given to the project for casting a trio of actresses in the lead roles and gently nudging weary viewers of the public broadcaster toward reflections heading in a slightly different direction. (2024.05.29)

Maria Theresa's Pentalogy is particularly noteworthy as an example of a modern television co-production from some of the countries of the former Habsburg monarchy. Maria Theresa must be reintroduced to the youngest generation, not least because the gap in time is constantly widening. The TV saga therefore targets the widest audience willing to sit down in front of the screen on the first day of the new year and appreciate something seemingly worthwhile. If at least some of them eventually open the book or at least a few linked entries on Wikipedia, that's probably the best we can hope for. (2022.01.03)

Marie Terezie continues, this time wearing the face of Steffi Reinsperger. (2022.01.03)

The conclusion of Maria Theresa's biography. It is clear that the whole film was supposed to be a two-part film. The story of the young Marie Antoinette turned out beyond expectations. (2022.01.03)