Maximilian - Das Spiel von Macht und Liebe - Season 1 Episode 2
Put under pressure by French King Louis, the citizens of Ghent storm Marie's palace and make her sign a contract in which she agrees to marry Louis' son Charles. She sends Joan, her lady-in-waiting, to Maximilian, who is instantly smitten by Marie's portrait. Joan returns to Ghent with Maximilian's letter announcing his visit. Louis threatens war against Burgundy should Marie breach the contract.
- genus: Drama, War & Politics
- Studio: ZDF, ORF 1
- keyword: austria, royal family, miniseries, historical drama, burgundy, 15th century, house of habsburg, holy roman empire
- cast: Stefan Pohl, Christa Théret, André Penvern, Björn Freiberg, Jannis Niewöhner, Jean-Hugues Anglade