For many Germans, the “Sissi” films are part of Christmas. The cult trilogy will also run live on TV and live stream in 2021. An overview of all broadcast dates.
Frankfurt – Every year at Christmas time, the “Sissi” films draw millions of people in front of the television. Fans of the cult trilogy can already hardly wait for Romy Schneider’s wistful voice to call the name of her beloved emperor through the corridors of Schönbrunn Palace and for him to return a whisper “Sissi”.
The first “Sissi” film is simply part of Christmas in Germany. The romantic-kitschy love drama in front of the idyllic scenery of Austria with its gold-adorned costumes has been creating a feel-good atmosphere on the Christmas holidays for more than 65 years. The classic will be broadcast again this year – at prime time.
“Sissi” films at Christmas live on TV and live stream: the schedule at a glance
The Austrian romance around the life of the young empress and her beloved Franz will be broadcast on ARD this Christmas. The first “Sissi” film was followed by two more parts. This is also broadcast by ARD on the Christmas holidays. The films are also shown in Switzerland (SRF1) and Austria (ORF2). The schedule at a glance:
| date | Airtime | Movie | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2021 | 8:15 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | ORF2 (Austria) |
| December 24, 2021 | 1:05 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 24, 2021 | 2:50 p.m. to 4:35 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 24, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. to 9:50 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 24, 2021 | 8.15 p.m. to 9.55 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | ARD |
| December 25, 2021 | 00.00 a.m. to 1.45 a.m. | Sissi (part 1) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 25, 2021 | 0.55 a.m. to 2.35 a.m. | Sissi (part 1) | ORF2 (Austria) |
| December 25, 2021 | 1.45 a.m. to 3.25 a.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 25, 2021 | 3.25 a.m. to 5.10 a.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | SRF1 (Switzerland) |
| December 25, 2021 | 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | ORF2 (Austria) |
| December 25, 2021 | 3:25 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | ARD |
| December 25, 2021 | 5.10 p.m. to 6.55 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | ARD |
| December 26, 2021 | 4.55 a.m. to 6.35 a.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | ORF2 (Austria) t |
| December 26, 2021 | 2.35 p.m. to 4.20 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | ORF2 (Austria) t |
| December 26, 2021 | 4:45 p.m. to 6:29 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | ARD |
If you don’t have a TV, you can watch the cult films in the live stream of ARD. For legal reasons, however, the “Sissi” films will not be available in the ARD media library after they have been broadcast over Christmas.
In addition to public service broadcasting, Sky also has the films with Romy Schneider on the program for Christmas.
| date | Airtime | Movie | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2021 | 9.35 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. | Sissi (part 1) | Sky Cinema Family |
| December 19, 2021 | 11.20 a.m. to 1.10 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | Sky Cinema Family |
| December 19, 2021 | 1:10 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | Sky Cinema Family |
| December 24, 2021 | 8:15 p.m. to 10:05 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | Sky Cinema Classics |
| December 24, 2021 | 10:05 p.m. to 11:55 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | Sky Cinema Classics |
| December 24, 2021 | 11.55 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | Sky Cinema Classics |
| December 25, 2021 | 2:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Sissi (part 1) | Sky Cinema Classics |
| December 25, 2021 | 4:35 p.m. to 6:25 p.m. | Sissi – The Young Empress (Part 2) | Sky Cinema Classics |
| December 25, 2021 | 6:25 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. | Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress (Part 3) | Sky Cinema Classics |
As far as streaming providers are concerned, “Sissi” is only available on Netflix.
“Sissi” live on TV at Christmas: These cult films are also shown on Christmas Eve
If the “Sissi” trilogy is not enough for you, you should not be disappointed. Numerous cult films are shown at Christmas, which are reason enough to force yourself in front of the television with the family. In addition to “Sissi”, “Loriot – Christmas at Hoppenstedts”, “Kevin – Alone at Home”, “Three Nuts for Cinderella” and “The Little Lord” will be shown on German television this year. (aa)
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