The Last Emperor of Mexico
Synopsis
In Austria, he was known as an art collector and idealist. In Mexico, he was a colonialist aggressor responsible for thousands of deaths. And in France, he lost an empire. But who was the real Archduke Maximilian? Join us as we examine the brief and contentious reign of the last emperor of Mexico, a complex and conflicted member of the powerful Habsburg family, from his royal childhood in Vienna to his alliance with Napoleon III, who wanted to expand his empire to the Western Hemisphere.
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- Director
- Franz Leopold Schmelzer
- Original Title
- The Last Emperor of Mexico
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, ARTE, The Smithsonian Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Leopold Schmelzer
Director
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What is The Last Emperor of Mexico about?
In Austria, he was known as an art collector and idealist. In Mexico, he was a colonialist aggressor responsible for thousands of deaths. And in France, he lost an empire. But who was the real Archduke Maximilian? Join us as we examine the brief and contentious reign of the last emperor of Mexico, a complex and conflicted member of the powerful Habsburg family, from his royal childhood in Vienna to his alliance with Napoleon III, who wanted to expand his empire to the Western Hemisphere.
Who directed The Last Emperor of Mexico?
The Last Emperor of Mexico was directed by Franz Leopold Schmelzer.
Who stars in The Last Emperor of Mexico?
The principal cast of The Last Emperor of Mexico includes Alan Sklar.
When was The Last Emperor of Mexico released and how long is it?
The Last Emperor of Mexico was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 45m.