Product: Ludwig - [Import, 2 DVD Set]
Rating: 5.0
A truly great movie and Helmut Berger is perfect as Ludwig
I was fascinated and amazed by this movie which evokes so perfectly what I have learned of this intriguing king during visits to Bavaria and his castles and what I've read about him. His rather sad life and mysterious, tragic death vie with his extravagance and at times to his duties as King. His relationship with Wagner was most interesting and clearly each "fed" off the other - the King wanting this connection with the artist whose work he so admired and the composer who frankly needed the money and didn't like to live in penury.The stage musical Ludwig II, performed for some years in the specially-constructed memorial theatre in Fussen, was equally fascinating, with some clever on-stage ideas and glorious music. A show well worth seeing if you ever get the chance.Both highly recommended.