The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II
About The Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II
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 Fairytale Castles of King Ludwig II (2013) is a documentary history film directed by Alexander Leith. It runs 59 minutes and was released in July 2013.
Dan Cruickshank plays Himself - Presenter. Written by Dan Cruickshank.
In the United States it streams on BBC Select Apple Tv channel and Britbox Apple TV channel.