Ludwig II follows the life of the eccentric and troubled King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Set in the 19th century, the film explores Ludwig's struggles with his mental illness, his patronage of Richard Wagner, and his strained relationships with his family and political figures. It delves into his obsession with building extravagant castles like Neuschwanstein, his latent homosexuality, and his eventual downfall and mysterious death.
1866: The Prussian-Austrian war has left deep marks on Alois. In the snow-covered mountains, the Bavarian is robbed by a deserter, who does not turn out to be his worst enemy…
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