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Ludwig
Title:
Ludwig
Author:
Geissler, Dieter.
Physical Description:
2 videodiscs (237 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Summary:
An operatic portrait of Ludwig II, the 19th century mad king of Bavaria. Tormented by his unrequited love for his cousin, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, coupled with his obsession for the music of Wagner, Ludwig retreats into a fantasy world. He builds fairytale castles and ultimately loses his already-fragile grip on his sanity.
General Note:
Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1972.

Special features: Luchino Visconti "Life as in a romance" documentary; Silvana Mangano "The scent of primroses" documentary; Piero Tosi interview by Carlo Lizzani.
Language:
Italian
ISBN:
9781417201037
UPC:
741952308799
Format :
DVD