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Ludwig: Requiem for a Virgin King

Original title: Ludwig - Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König
1972 · 2 h 20 min
Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg · Germany · New German Cinema
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Cast

Harry Baer Ingrid Caven Peter Kern

Plot

The life and death of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, patron of Wagner and builder of fairy-tale castles, told as a stylised, theatrical fantasy.

Sinekatalog’s take

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg's theatrical fantasy portrays Ludwig II of Bavaria in artificial sets, projections and Wagnerian excess. Stylised, grand and strange, it is a fascinating, demanding portrait of kingship, art and madness.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.2 / 10 (386 votes)
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