Ludwig

The film chronicles the turbulent latter years of Ludwig II's reign as King of Bavaria, from his coronation in 1864 until his tragic demise in 1886. Presenting him as a romantic hero, it delves into his complex relationship with the world-renowned composer Richard Wagner and his love for his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, whose rejection ultimately leads to Ludwig's downfall. As the monarch grapples with his homosexuality in an era that shunned such inclinations, he gradually descends into madness, painting a harrowing portrait of a tormented soul trapped within the confines of his royal duties.