Ludwig II
A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces and to his gradual withdrawal into a lonely dream world, an epic narrative of breathtaking grandeur.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Ludwig II
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 25, 2012
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
57%
Original Title
Ludwig II
Production Companies
Bavaria Pictures, Dor Film, ARD
Director
Marie Noëlle
Description
A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times. From his accession to the throne at the age of 18 to his passionate support of Richard Wagner and his music. From his ingenuous political commitment to his obsessive construction of extravagant palaces and to his gradual withdrawal into a lonely dream world, an epic narrative of breathtaking grandeur.