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For Ludwig, art is more important than daily bread. Maximilian II dies unexpectedly of erysipelas, so Ludwig, full of idealism, ascends the Bavarian throne at the age of 18. At a time when war and poverty are omnipresent, he believes in a better world and wants to use his power to ensure that his people can live in peace and happiness.
Ludwig (German: Ludwig II. ) is a 1973 English-language epic biographical drama film co-written and directed by Luchino Visconti . The film stars Helmut Berger as King Ludwig II of Bavaria and Romy Schneider as Empress Elisabeth of Austria , along with Trevor Howard , Silvana Mangano , Helmut Griem , and Gert Fröbe .
Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria (left) with his parents and his younger brother, Prince Otto, 1860. Born at Nymphenburg Palace, [5] which is located in what is today part of central Munich, he was the elder son of Maximilian II of Bavaria and Marie of Prussia, Crown Prince and Princess of Bavaria, who became King and Queen in 1848 after the abdication of the former's father, Ludwig I, during ...
Films about Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886, reigned 1864-1886). Pages in category "Films about Ludwig II of Bavaria" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
Ludwig II (German: Ludwig II: Glanz und Ende eines Königs) is a 1955 West German historical drama film directed by Helmut Käutner and starring O.W. Fischer, Ruth Leuwerik and Marianne Koch. [1] It is based on the life of the nineteenth century ruler Ludwig II of Bavaria. [2] [3] It was entered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festival. [4]
Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King (German: Ludwig – Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König) is a 1972 West German historical drama film directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, starring Harry Baer as Ludwig II of Bavaria. The film was shot on a soundstage with rear-projected scenography and an intentionally artificial style.
Maximilian II of Bavaria (1811–1864) Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845–1886) Otto of Bavaria (1848–1916) Princess Mathilde Caroline of Bavaria (1813–1863), married Louis III, Grand Duke of Hesse (1806-1877) without issue; Prince Otto of Bavaria, later King of Greece, (1815–1867), married Princess Amalia of Oldenburg (1818–1875) without issue
In 1658, as war with France began to wind down, a union between the royal families of Spain and France was proposed as a means to secure peace. [18] Maria Theresa and the French king were double first cousins: Louis XIV's father was Louis XIII , who was the brother of Maria Theresa's mother, while her father was brother to Anne of Austria ...