Ludwig II
Synopsis
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
Peter Simonischek
Sophie in Bayern
Katharina Thalbach
Königin Marie von Bayern
August Schmölzer
Bernhard von Gudden
Michael Fitz
Max Joseph in Bayern
Franz Dinda
Heinrich Vogel
André Eisermann
Karl Hesselschwerdt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Sehr, Marie Noëlle
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Ludwig II
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Pictures, Dor Film, ARD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr
Peter Sehr, Marie Noëlle
Bruno Coulais
Christian Berger
Hans Funck
Ronald Mühlfellner
Department Leadership Roster
Marie Noëlle
Director
Peter Sehr
Writer
Marie Noëlle
Writer
Peter Sehr
Director
Christian Berger
Director of Photography
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Ronald Mühlfellner
Producer
Hans Funck
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludwig II
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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.
Who directed Ludwig II?
Ludwig II was directed by Marie Noëlle, Peter Sehr.
Who stars in Ludwig II?
The principal cast of Ludwig II includes Sabin Tambrea, Sebastian Schipper, Tom Schilling, Uwe Ochsenknecht, Axel Milberg.
When was Ludwig II released and how long is it?
Ludwig II was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Ludwig II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ludwig II was composed by Bruno Coulais.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ludwig II?
Ludwig II holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).