Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin King

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.

Release Date

June 22, 1972

Status

Released

Original Title

Ludwig - Requiem für einen jungfräulichen König

Runtime

2h 20min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, French, English

Production Companies

ZDFTMS Film GmbH