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Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Directed by —, Ludwig leans on a strong ensemble — Helmut Berger, Romy Schneider, Trevor Howard — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1981.
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The beautiful Spanish princess, Catherine of Aragon, navigates the royal lineage of England with an eye on the throne.
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