Ludwig is a biographical drama that portrays the life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, focusing on his relationships, struggles with mental illness, and his passion for art. Set in 19th-century Bavaria, the film explores Ludwig's turbulent reign and his controversial lifestyle as a homosexual monarch. It delves into his grandiose projects, his artistic patronage, and his ultimately tragic downfall.
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.
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