Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End

Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End

90 mins | Documentary, History | May 1, 2021

On June 26, 1813, Austrian Foreign Minister Klemens von Metternich went to meet Napoleon Bonaparte at his headquarters in Dresden, in the Kingdom of Saxony. Although the French emperor still dominated Europe, the disastrous Russian campaign had sapped his military power. Could France continue to count on Austria's support? A nine-hour private meeting would decide the fate of Europe.

Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End

90 mins | Documentary, History | May 1, 2021

Napoleon vs. Metternich: The Beginning of the End
On June 26, 1813, Austrian Foreign Minister Klemens von Metternich went to meet Napoleon Bonaparte at his headquarters in Dresden, in the Kingdom of Saxony. Although the French emperor still dominated Europe, the disastrous Russian campaign had sapped his military power. Could France continue to count on Austria's support? A nine-hour private meeting would decide the fate of Europe.
Producers ARTE, Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion, Tournez S'il Vous Plait
Original title Napoleon – Metternich: Der Anfang vom Ende
Directors Mathieu Schwartz, Christian Twente
Writers

Cast

David Sighicelli

as Napoleon Bonaparte

Pierre Kiwitt

as Klemens von Metternich

Charles Morillon

as Schmuggler

Charlotte Krenz

as Dorfbewohnerin

Hansi Jochmann

as Self - Narrator

Teresa Greiwe

as Marie Louise von Österreich

Johannes Oliver Hamm

as Franz Joseph Karl von Österreich