The actor Florian Teichtmeisterwho plays Emperor Franz Joseph in the Austrian feature film about Sissi Bodice – currently in the running for the Oscars – was charged with possession of child pornographyas reported by several media, among which BFM TV, this Sunday, January 15. The 43-year-old Austrian comedian risks up to two years of deprivation of liberty. The announcement of his indictment immediately caused the Austrian public television ORF to react, which co-financed the film. Bodice. On the website of the audiovisual group, it is indicated that the latter “shall immediately refrain from producing and distributing works with [cet acteur]“.
The candidacy of Bodice for the Oscars maintained
Furthermore, according to the ORF, the cinema chain Cineplexx – responsible for managing 400 screens in 12 countries – has removed from the poster this work, which was presented at Cannes last year in the Un certain regard selection. The professional association of the film industry in Austria reacted in the press. The latter made it known that it was maintaining the candidacy of Bodice for the Oscars, “in consultation with the director and the producers”relate our colleagues, who quote their words.
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Florian Teichtmeister intends to plead guilty
On his side, France info indicates that the actor confessed to possessing child pornography. On January 13, his lawyer had announced to the press the indictment of his client. Since then, it has been confirmed by the Vienna public prosecutor’s office. Florian Teichtmeister will be tried from February 8. He intends to plead guilty, continues the same media. The Austrian national theater Burgtheater, where the actor is a member, announced his dismissal with immediate effect.
In the cast of Bodice, we find in particular Vicky Krieps, who embodies the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, as well as Katharina Lorenz, who plays the role of Marie Festetics, a lady-in-waiting to Sissi. In this film, viewers are immersed in the atmosphere of Christmas 1877. Elizabeth of Austria, at that time, celebrates her 40th birthday. Avid for knowledge and suffocated by conventions, the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph I is gradually rebelling against the image imposed on her… In the cinema, the story of Sissi has been adapted many times , but it is above all the saga putting Romy Schneider in the spotlight that has marked the spirits.
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