Ludwig II. (2012)
25KLudwig II.: Directed by Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr. With Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Hannah Herzsprung, Edgar Selge. 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.
“This movie is portraying Ludwig as a weak and disabled good for nothing king. What they forget to point out in this movie is that Ludwig was one of the greatest artists that ever lived. Together with his friend, idol and partner Richard Wagner he created the greatest and most beautiful monument to European culture in history. In his short life Ludwig created more out of pure passion then most people ever will. If you want to be introduced to king Ludwig: do not watch this movie because it is completely failing to portray him. Instead go for the perfect u0026#39;u0026#39;Ludwig IIu0026#39;u0026#39; by Visconti, The tv series u0026#39;u0026#39;Wagneru0026#39;u0026#39; starring Richard Burton or u0026#39;u0026#39;Ludwig II Glanz und Ende eines Königsu0026#39;u0026#39; by Helmut Käutner.”
