Page 5 - Axel von Fersen v2

Premise:
Swedish count and noble man, Axel von Fersen, lives a flamboyant lifestyle amongst the royals in Europe when he decides to join the French forces in the American Revolutionary War. An experience that instigates his life calling
- to protect and defend the monarchies of Europe, at any cost. And when the revolutionary tendencies sweep over France, Fersen takes on the role to stop them which ironically leads to the storming of the Bastille. But above all, he tries to save the life of his lover, Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France. A decision that changes Europes’ destiny forever.
Vision:
This is the untold story about one of Europe’s most influential men of all time. Advisor to President George Washington, lover to Queen Marie Antoinette, protegé to the Swedish king, Gustav III, and a longtime enemy to Napoleon. The vision of this tv-series is to portray this dramatic time through the eyes of the man who changed Europe’s destiny for all time.
Why this tv-series?
This is a drama series based upon true events, a story that not only had a huge impact on the political scene at the time but with an outcome that changed Europe forever. A time of revolution where royals were either executed or minimized to puppets and where new despotic leaders saw the light of day. An era that is just as fascinating as it is relevant in today’s world.
Genre:
Six - Eight | one hour episodes | Limited drama series.
The Pitch