Ludwig

Synopsis

"Helmut Berger stars as Bavaria's notoriously "mad" king, Ludwig II, in Italian director Luchino Visconti's lavish biopic, which earned an Oscar nod for Best Costume Design. Set in the 19th century, the film follows the quirks of the eccentric Ludwig, who was so taken with German composer Richard Wagner's work that the sovereign became obsessed with building real-life fairy-tale castles in his kingdom. Trevor Howard plays the manipulative Wagner." [Netflix]
Melancholy in modern Germany; Nobility that has lost its nobility; Great costumes and palaces in 19th century Bavaria! Italian dialogue with English subtitles; Watched the first disc only.

Genre

Historical

Released

1972

Location

Europe

Period

19th century Germany in time of Wagner;

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