THE PRINCES OF BENTHEIM-TECKLENBURG | GERMAN NOBLES

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary offers a captivating glimpse into the history of the Princes of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, a noble dynasty that once ruled their own realm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The film highlights Rheda Castle, the ancestral residence, still inhabited by the 24th generation of the family, including Hereditary Prince Maximilian and his wife Marissa. The narrative emphasizes the family's extensive connections to European royalty and their historical significance as sovereigns within the Holy Roman Empire. Through exclusive interviews with family members, associates, and notable figures like the bestselling author Rosamunde Pilcher (Marissa's aunt), alongside access to private and archival footage, the documentary meticulously reconstructs the compelling saga of this influential noble house and its enduring legacy tied to the region of Westphalia.