September 11, 1898: The imperial family’s personal physician, Dr. Herman Widerhofer, is deeply shocked by the news that an anarchist has assassinated Empress Elisabeth in Geneva. He then shuts himself up in his private rooms and recalls the empress’ fateful life. We learn the truth about Elisabeth, as the doctor knew more about her than anyone else.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Romy SchneiderSisi (archive footage) | Sisi (archive footage) |
| AAnna BergSisi | Sisi |
 Jessica FranzSisi | Sisi |
| CCarla NelsenSisi (archive footage) | Sisi (archive footage) |
 Karlheinz BöhmKaiser Franz Josef (archive footage) | Kaiser Franz Josef (archive footage) |
 Florentin GrollDr. Hermann Widerhofer / Erzähler | Dr. Hermann Widerhofer / Erzähler |
 Magda SchneiderPrinzessin Ludovika Wilhemine (archive footage) | Prinzessin Ludovika Wilhemine (archive footage) |
 Gustav KnuthHerzog Max in Bayern (archive footage) | Herzog Max in Bayern (archive footage) |
| EEnrico BenelliLuigi Luccheni (archive footage) | Luigi Luccheni (archive footage) |