Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King

Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King

58% | Jun 22, 1972 | Drama, History

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.

Featured Cast

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Director
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Writer

Cast

Ludwig II
Harry Baer
Ludwig II
Lola Montez
Ingrid Caven
Lola Montez
Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
Peter Kern
Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
Elisabeth Ney
Monica Bleibtreu
Elisabeth Ney
Baron Freyschlag
Gert Haucke
Baron Freyschlag

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