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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.
Jun 23, 1972 · With Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Hanna Köhler, Ursula Strätz. The story of the legendary King Ludwig II of Bavaria (1845-1886), his opera interest and friendship with theatre personalities such as Richard Wagner and Joseph Kainz, and at the same time a reflection of the German 1800s.
May 26, 2009 · From the creative mind of Hans Jurgen Syberberg comes this highly imaginative interpretation of the life of mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria. In the mode of Syberberg s unique masterpiece Our Hitler, the film consists of a series of sketches and tableaux with cabaret music, Oscar-nominated costumes, and colorful characters.
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Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg. 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. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.
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Sep 10, 2012 · The first part of Syberberg's remarkable trilogy (followed by Karl May and Hitler, a Film from Germany), this takes the legend of Ludwig II of Bavaria (Wagner's patron, virgin homosexual, mad...
Rather depicting the life of the Bavarian king, LUDWIG – REQUIEM FOR A VIRGIN KING dives into the images of his dreams – which he mistook for reality. LUDWIG – REQUIEM FOR A VIRGIN KING is the first part of Hans Jürgen Syberberg’s German Trilogy.
