Ludwig II

Bavaria, 1864: Just 18, Crown Prince Ludwig is a striking young man. Tall and good-looking, he is passionate about the grim, brooding works of Richard Wagner. When King Maximilian II unexpectedly dies, Ludwig is proclaimed King of Bavaria and cheered by his subjects, who hope for a better future with him. But he is naive, and soon has more enemies than friends. He believes in a better world and wants his people to live in peace and happiness. And to achieve this, his kingdom will become a center of beauty, ruled by the arts... A dramatic retelling of the life of Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, one of the most fascinating monarchs of modern times.