Ludwig II 2012
This is a dramatic portrayal of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, a captivating figure in modern history. The film follows his reign from his ascension to the throne at eighteen, highlighting his deep admiration for Richard Wagner and his musical works. It explores his initial political aspirations and his subsequent focus on constructing lavish palaces, ultimately leading to his increasing isolation and retreat into a world of fantasy. The narrative showcases the splendor and tragedy of his reign.
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Peter Simonischek
Sophie in Bayern
André Eisermann
Karl Hesselschwerdt
Katharina Thalbach
Königin Marie von Bayern
Sabin Tambrea
Ludwig II.
Paula Beer
Sophie in Bayern
Hannah Herzsprung
Kaiserin Elisabeth
Tom Schilling
Prinz Otto
August Wittgenstein
Alfred Graf von Dürckheim
Axel Milberg
König Max II.
Volker Michalowski
Friseur Hoppe
Samuel Finzi
Lorenz Mayr
Uwe Ochsenknecht
Prinz Luitpold
Friedrich Mücke
Richard Hornig
Bernd Birkhahn
Otto von Bismarck
Michael Fitz
Max Joseph in Bayern
Karl Fischer
Staatsminister Eduard von Bomhard
Edgar Selge
Richard Wagner
Justus von Dohnányi
Johann von Lutz
Franz Dinda
Heinrich Vogel
Gedeon Burkhard
Graf von Holnstein
Christophe Malavoy
Kaiser Napoleon III.
August Schmölzer
Bernhard von Gudden
Wowo Habdank
Pfleger Hack
Markus Böker
Bezirksamtmann Bruckner
Pascal Breuer
Oberstleutnant Reisenegger
Markus Völlenklee
Pfleger Mauder
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