Ludwig

Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness. [This so-called "TV version" is the reconstructions of Visconti's original 238 minute cut.]

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Ludwig

First Air Date

January 1, 1981

Last Air Date

January 29, 1981

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Language

English, Italian

Networks

Rai 1

S01E05

Episode 5

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