Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King (1972)
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.
Director: Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: June 22, 1972
Cast
- Harry Baer - Ludwig II
- Ingrid Caven - Lola Montez
- Peter Kern - Lakai Mayr / Hoffriseur Hoppe / Röhm
- Monica Bleibtreu - Elisabeth Ney
- Gert Haucke - Baron Freyschlag
- Günther Kaufmann - Graf Holnstein
- Hanna Köhler - Sissi
- Ursula Strätz - Mme Bulyowski
- Gerhard Maerz - Richard Wagner #1
- Anette Tirier - Richard Wagner #2
Screenplay
Music: Richard Wagner
Cinematography: Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Peter Przygodda
Production: ZDF, TMS Film GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
- Who stars in Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King stars Harry Baer, Ingrid Caven, Peter Kern, Monica Bleibtreu, Gert Haucke, Günther Kaufmann.
- How long is Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King produced?
- Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King?
- The themes of Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.