Vienna Blood was adapted for the small screen by Sherlock writer Steve Thompson. The series based on the first three novels in the Liebermann novel series by Frank Tallis. There are three feature-length episodes in the series and episode one premieres tonight (Monday, November 18) at 9pm on BBC Two.
Where is Vienna Blood on BBC set?
Vienna Blood is set in 1906 Vienna which at the time was a “hotbed” of philosophy, science and art.
Author of the Liebermann novel series, Frank Tallis explained: “Vienna – around 1900 – was an extremely exciting place.
“Revolutionary ideas were emerging in all areas of human endeavour: Art, literature, philosophy, science, and most notably, psychiatry.
“One could also argue that Vienna in 1900 was the birthplace of modernism. Psychoanalytic thinking was an essential ingredient of this ‘modern’ outlook.”
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He added:“It has shaped how we understand ourselves and our relationships.
“You may not consider yourself a Freudian, but you certainly think like one. You probably accept that parts of your mind function unconsciously, acknowledge Freudian ‘slips’ and use words like ‘defensive’.
“W.H Auden recognized this extraordinary depth of cultural penetration when he wrote, after Freud’s death in 1939, that he – Freud – is “no more a person now, but a whole climate of opinion.”
Across three episodes, the series follows Max Liebermann (played by Matthew Beard) a young British-Jewish doctor who is studying under the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.
While in Austria, Max meets an Austrian Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt (Juergen Maurer) who is trying to solve a strange murder case.
Max, who is interested in studying neurology and is fixated by analysing psychopaths, convinces Oskar to let him observe his work. Fascinated by Max’s intelligence, they end up working together to solve the crime.
Where is Vienna Blood on the BBC filmed?
Vienna Blood was filmed on location in Vienna, Austria in early 2019.
Oliver Auspitz and Andreas Kamm, co-managing directors of MR Film who produced the series said: “Vienna Blood is no longer just a best-selling novel, it’s now a TV drama with global appeal.
“Produced in the heart of Austria as a UK-German-Austrian co-production, we are thrilled to be part of the story and looking forward to seeing the series make its debut on BBC Two.”
Charlene McKenna who plays Leah Liebermann in the series added: “Filming in Vienna was a dream come true. We filmed in winter there and it is so exquisitely beautiful.
“The shops, culture, food and people were all wonderful. We had a truly special time together in a fabulous city.”
Producer Hilary Bevan Jones spoke about the “authenticity” of the show.
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She said: “We have wonderful locations which you would not know were not 1906.
“Occasionally we have to hide something of now but most of the time the natural authenticity is very good.
“And we have a fantastic costume and makeup designers so together we can step back into this time in history.
“For us, the authenticity is very important and our production designer Bertram is a genius!
“He will go into an empty room with the correct architecture for 1906 and will build and create, and bring in furniture and props from the period and before you know it, you‘ve stepped back over 100 years.”
The series is directed by Academy Award and Emmy nominee Robert Dornhelm and Cracks in the Concrete Umut Dag.
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Who stars in Vienna Blood?
Matthew Beard stars as the main protagonist, Max Liebermann, in Vienna Blood.
Beard is best known for playing Blake Morrison in the film And When Did You Last See Your Father?
His other credits include The Imitation Game and Kiss Me First.
Austrian actor Jürgen Maurer stars opposite Beard as Detective Oskar Rheinhardt.
Speaking about his character, Maurer said: “Oskar is a good police officer who comes from a modest background, from proletarian roots. He made his career after he served in the army in one of the last wars in the 19th Century.
“And now he’s at a certain point of his career where he might reach a higher position.”
Game of Thrones legend and Dublin Murders star Conleth Hill stars as Max’s father Mendel.
Ripper Street’s Charlene McKenna takes on the role of Leah Liebermann, Max’s older sister.
Also in the cast is Amelia Bullmore, Jessica De Gouw, and Luise von Finckh.
Vienna Blood premieres Monday, November 18 on BBC Two
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