Ludwig II (2012)
Ludwig II is a 2012 German-language drama movie directed by Marie Noëlle and Peter Sehr, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper and Tom Schilling.
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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What is Ludwig II about?
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.
When was Ludwig II released?
Ludwig II was released on 25 December 2012.
How long is Ludwig II?
Ludwig II runs 2h 22m.
Who made Ludwig II?
Ludwig II was directed by Marie Noëlle and Peter Sehr.
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Cast
- Sabin Tambrea as Ludwig II.
- Sebastian Schipper as Ludwig II. - aged
- Tom Schilling as Prinz Otto
- Uwe Ochsenknecht as Prinz Luitpold
- Axel Milberg as König Max II.
- Hannah Herzsprung as Kaiserin Elisabeth
- Edgar Selge as Richard Wagner
- Gedeon Burkhard as Graf von Holnstein
- Friedrich Mücke as Richard Hornig
- Justus von Dohnányi as Johann von Lutz
- Samuel Finzi as Lorenz Mayr
- Paula Beer as Sophie in Bayern