Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
Ludwig - Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König
Synopsis
Reflected in an artificial and bombastically staged illusory world with Wagnerian compositions, glossy and satirical time references, 19th century German figures and traditions are stripped of their mythology and interpreted by the Germany of 1972.
Top Cast
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Harry Baer
Ludwig II
Ingrid Caven
Lola Montez
Peter Kern
Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
Monica Bleibtreu
Elisabeth Ney
Gert Haucke
Baron Freyschlag
Günther Kaufmann
Graf Holnstein
Hanna Köhler
Sissi
Ursula Strätz
Mme Bulyowski
Gerhard Maerz
Richard Wagner #1
Anette Tirier
Richard Wagner #2
Peter Moland
Minissterpräsident Lutz
Rudolf Waldemar Brem
Professor Gudden
Daniel Schmid
Aussenminister von der Pfordten
Johannes Buzalski
Emmanuel Geibel / Hitler
Kurt Jungmann
Prinz Ludwig
Sigi Graue
Otto
Oskar von Schab
Ludwig I / Karl May
Wolfram Kunkel
Hesselschwert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Original Score
- Richard Wagner
- Original Title
- Ludwig - Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, TMS Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Richard Wagner
Dietrich Lohmann
Peter Przygodda
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Director
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Writer
Peter Przygodda
Editor
Dietrich Lohmann
Director of Photography
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Producer
Barbara Baum
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King
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What is Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King about?
Reflected in an artificial and bombastically staged illusory world with Wagnerian compositions, glossy and satirical time references, 19th century German figures and traditions are stripped of their mythology and interpreted by the Germany of 1972.
Who directed Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
Who stars in Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
The principal cast of Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King includes Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Peter Kern, Monica Bleibtreu, Gert Haucke.
When was Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King released and how long is it?
Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King was composed by Richard Wagner.