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Ludwig II (2012)

Ludwig II (2012)

142 minutes DE Drama , History
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.
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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

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Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Editor
Director
Producer's Assistant
Production companies: Bavaria Pictures, Dor Film, ARD
Production countries: Germany, Austria

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