Synopsis & Context
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.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- Ludwig II
- Release
- December 25, 2012
- Screen Time
- 2h 22min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Marie Noëlle
- Original Language
- German
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Production Status
- Released
Personas & Cast
Sabin Tambrea
Ludwig II.
Sebastian Schipper
Ludwig II. - aged
Tom Schilling
Prinz Otto
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Prinz Luitpold
Axel Milberg
König Max II.
Hannah Herzsprung
Kaiserin Elisabeth
Edgar Selge
Richard Wagner
Gedeon Burkhard
Graf von Holnstein
Friedrich Mücke
Richard Hornig
Justus von Dohnányi
Johann von Lutz
Samuel Finzi
Lorenz Mayr
Paula Beer
Sophie in Bayern
