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German dynasties - The Hohenzollerns - No other dynasty is more closely linked to the fate of Germany than the Hohenzollerns. Princes, kings and emperors came from this family. One hundred years ago, in November 1918, their rule ended. How do the descendants deal with the legacy of their forefathers? What paths did they take? The family itself provides the answer. In the film, Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia, and Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern, give an exclusive, personal look into the family. German dynasties - The Hohenzollerns (2012) Genre: Documentary, History Country: Germany Language: German Release date: April 23, 2012 (Germany) Plot: The film team accompanied the family for a year - including to the big family reunion to mark the 950th anniversary of the house. Centuries ago, the dynasty split into two lines that still exist today: the Swabian princely house and the Prussian royal family, which provided the German monarchs until 1918. Role models and legacy Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia, has difficulty with historical role models from the family - such as Kaiser Wilhelm II. Only his grandfather, Prince Louis Ferdinand, serves as a role model for the young Prussian leader. After the early death of his father, the grandfather took his grandson under his wing and appointed him as his successor as head of the House of Hohenzollern. His sons had disqualified themselves by marrying unsuitable marriages. To this day, there is a dispute about the legacy of the ancestors. It is about office, honor and the last cultural asset that is still in the family's possession - Hohenzollern Castle in Swabia. Princely relatives The Prince of Prussia finds support in his princely relatives in Sigmaringen, Swabia. Although there have been no dynastic relationships between the two lines since the 15th century, they always appear together as a family. The former rulers of the Principality of Sigmaringen still have a large fortune today. For centuries it has been customary to make the first-born son the sole heir in order to keep the castles, forests and industry in the family's hands. Dramatic past and noble families today The documentary presents the heads of both lines in public and private moments. The portraits of Georg Friedrich, Prince of Prussia and Karl Friedrich, Prince of Hohenzollern are juxtaposed with the dynasty's eventful, often dramatic past - in opulent images of original locations, rare archive treasures and exclusive film material from family property that shows the noble families in their very private lives. In addition to the two heads of the family, Princess Sophie of Prussia, Princess Katharina of Hohenzollern and other family members also provide insights into their lives and family history. SUPPORT US! ✘ Become a member - https://bit.ly/3GQ2R9y Films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.