| Description |
2 videodiscs (237 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1972. |
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Title from container. |
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Special features: Luchino Visconti "Life as in a romance" documentary; Silvana Mangano "The scent of primroses" documentary; Piero Tosi interview by Carlo Lizzani. |
| Credits |
Cinematography, Armando Nannuzzi ; editor, Ruggero Mastroianni ; music, Jacques Offenbach (from the comedic opera "La Périchole"), Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner. |
| Cast |
Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard, Silvania Mangano. |
| 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. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation ; Dolby Digital mono. |
| Language |
Italian dialogue, optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, 1845-1886 -- Drama.
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Elisabeth, Empress, consort of Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1837-1898 -- Drama.
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Unrequited love -- Germany -- Bavaria -- Drama.
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Mentally ill -- Germany -- Bavaria -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Melodramas (Motion pictures)
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Motion pictures, Italian.
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| Added Author |
Geissler, Dieter.
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Santalucia, Ugo.
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Cecchi d'Amico, Suso.
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Medioli, Enrico.
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Visconti, Luchino, 1906-1976.
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Berger, Helmut, 1944-
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Schneider, Romy, 1938-1982.
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Howard, Trevor, 1916-1988.
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Mangano, Silvana, 1930-1989.
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Offenbach, Jacques, 1819-1880.
Périchole.
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Schumann, Robert, 1810-1856.
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Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883.
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Mega Films (Firm)
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Rai Trade (Firm)
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Koch Lorber Films.
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Koch Entertainment (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1417201037 |
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9781417201037 |
| Standard No. |
741952308799 |
| Music No. |
KLF-DV-3087 Koch Lorber Films |
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