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The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II

DocumentaryHistory
2013, 59min
Ludwig II of Bavaria, more commonly known by his nicknames the Swan King or the Dream King, is a legendary figure - the handsome boy-king, loved by his people, betrayed by his cabinet and found dead in tragic and mysterious circumstances. He spent his life in pursuit of the ideal of beauty, an ideal that found expression in three of the most extraordinary, ornate architectural schemes imaginable - the castle of Neuschwanstein and the palaces of Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee. Today, these three buildings are among Germany's biggest tourist attractions. Dan Cruickshank explores the rich aesthetic of Ludwig II - from the mock-medievalism of Neuschwanstein, the iconic fairytale castle that became the inspiration for the one in Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty, to the rich Baroque splendour of Herrenchiemsee, Ludwig's answer to Versailles. Dan argues that Ludwig's castles are more than flamboyant kitsch and are, in fact, the key to unravelling the eternal enigma of Ludwig II.
Country: United Kingdom
Director:
Alexander Leith
Cast:
Dan Cruickshank
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Alexander Leith
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Dan Cruickshank
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Explore the extraordinary architectural schemes of King Ludwig II, the Swan King, whose fairytale castles have captured the imagination of people for centuries. From the iconic Neuschwanstein, the inspiration behind Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle, to the opulent Baroque splendor of Herrenchiemsee, Ludwig's answer to Versailles, these buildings are more than just flamboyant kitsch. They hold the key to unraveling the enigma of Ludwig II, a legendary figure who lived a life in pursuit of beauty and perfection. Get ready to be transported to a world of grandeur and mystery, where art and architecture come alive in a way you've never seen before.

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