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|name =Ludwig II | |name =Ludwig II | ||
|picture = Ludwig2.jpg | |picture = Ludwig2.jpg | ||
|caption = ''Movie Poster'' | |caption = ''German Movie Poster'' | ||
|country = | |country =[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany | ||
[[Image:GER.jpg|25px]] Germany | |||
|director=Peter Sehr | |director=Peter Sehr | ||
|date= 2012 | |date= December 26, 2012 | ||
|language =German | |language =German | ||
|studio=Bavaria Pictures | |||
|distributor=Warner Bros. | |||
|character1=Ludwig II. | |character1=Ludwig II. | ||
|character2=Empress Elisabeth of Austria | |character2=Empress Elisabeth of Austria | ||
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|character6=Prince Luitpold | |character6=Prince Luitpold | ||
|character7=Napoleon III | |character7=Napoleon III | ||
|actor1= | |actor1=Sabin Tambrea | ||
|actor2=[[Hannah Herzsprung]] | |actor2=[[Hannah Herzsprung]] | ||
|actor3= | |actor3=Edgar Selge | ||
|actor4=[[Tom Schilling]] | |actor4=[[Tom Schilling]] | ||
|actor5=[[Justus von Dohnányi]] | |actor5=[[Justus von Dohnányi]] | ||
|actor6= | |actor6=Uwe Ochsenknecht | ||
|actor7=[[Christophe Malavoy]] | |actor7=[[Christophe Malavoy]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Ludwig II''''' is a 2012 German movie directed by Peter Sehr about | '''''Ludwig II''''' is a 2012 German biographical movie directed by Peter Sehr about Ludwig II, ''Swan King'' of Bavaria. Ludwig II dreams of a better world at a young age. The highly gifted soul of the artist believes in the refinement of people through art and music. He wants to substitute musical instruction for the people in the place of military service and uses his power and the money of the state to implement his high ideals of education and culture. But the world around him keeps turning normally and the kingdom is threatened from the outside by wars with Prussia and France. In domestic politics, the ministers ally against the king and his plans. Even in love, Ludwig fails, because the relationship with his fiancée Sophie does not go beyond friendship. Deeply distraught, he withdraws from the political public and flees from the bitter reality, until he dies under unexplained circumstances. | ||
Another [[Ludwig (1973)|movie]] directed by Luchino Visconti starring [[Helmut Berger]] and [[Romy Schneider]] with an almost identical plot was released in 1973. | |||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
== | ==Lefaucheux Model 1858== | ||
Richard Hornig ([[ | Richard Hornig (Friedrich Mücke) can briefly be seen with a [[Lefaucheux Model 1858]] revolver after Bavaria's defeat during the Austro-Prussian War in 1866. | ||
[[File:lud2_pist.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires the | [[File:Lefaucheux 1.jpg|300px|thumb|none|Lefaucheux Model 1858 - 12mm Pinfire]] | ||
[[File:lud2_pist.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He fires the revolver after each firework rocket to pay his respect to the fallen.]] | |||
=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
== | ==Lorenz M1854/58== | ||
Bavarian soldiers are seen with Jäger- | Bavarian soldiers are seen with Austrian [[Lorenz Rifle|Lorenz Jäger-Dornbüchsen M1854/58]] carbines. The appearance of the Lorenz carbines is accurate since the Kingdom of Bavaria was surplied by the Austran Empire who had good relations at that time. Another correct choice would be the [[Podewils M1858]] which is present in the 1973 feature film. | ||
[[File:lud2_carb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian soldiers | [[File:Lorenz M1854.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Extra-Korps-Gewehr M1854, System Lorenz - .54 Caliber]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cadet | [[File:lud2_carb1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian soldiers standing with their carbines which shortly thereafter are exchanged by young cadets with Dreyse rifles. The distinctive muzzle is perfectly seen on the left. Also worth mentioning are the period-correct worn ''Raupenhelm'' dragoon helmets.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several carbines during the demonstration.]] | [[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cadet to the right puts the carbine to the rack lock.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle | [[File:lud2_carb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several unused carbines with fixed bayonets plugged together during the demonstration.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''I knew it, he will enchant everyone."''<br />The carbine's muzzle is seen right behind Lorenz Mayr ([[Samuel Finzi]]) describing the coronation of Ludwig.]] | |||
==Dreyse | ==Dreyse Model 1841== | ||
The [[Dreyse | The [[Dreyse Model 1841]] Infantry Rifle is seen used by Bavarian soldiers during the demonstration of the Prussian Army ''Wunderwaffe''. Prince Otto ([[Tom Schilling]]) takes a rifle from a soldier and fires the Dreyse as well. Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (Uwe Ochsenknecht), says about these weapons: ''"This Needle Gun is a stroke of genius. Even from a thousand steps, you can still hit the enemy in the heart. BANG, and quickly reload again and BANG!''". Maximilian II (Axel Milberg) wants to buy this rifle but after his death, Ludwig decides not to equip his troops with this rifle. | ||
[[File:Dreyse_m41.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Dreyse | [[File:Dreyse_m41.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Dreyse Infanteriegewehr Modell 1841 - 15.4mm]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Dreyse at the | [[File:lud2_dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Dreyse M/41s stacked together to the right at the shooting range.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian soldiers | [[File:lud2_dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Bavarian soldiers who previously demonstrated the moderate accuracy of the Lorenz carbine show the superiority of the Dreyse rifles to the high-ranking audience.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prince Otto | [[File:lud2_dreyse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Impressed by the accuracy of this wonder weapon, Prince Otto euphorically tries it out himself.]] | ||
== | ==Mauser ''Scheibenbüchse''== | ||
Johann von Lutz ([[Justus von Dohnányi]]) | Johann von Lutz ([[Justus von Dohnányi]]) and Otto von Bismarck (Bernd Birkhahn) use bolt action rifles while hunting. They appear to be the Mauser ''Scheibenbüchse'', a bolt-action target rifle based on the [[Mauser Gewehr 1871]] system. Bismarck's rifle has a turned-down bolt handle. | ||
[[File:Mauser Schebenbuchse.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser ''Scheibenbüchse'' target rifle - 9.3x57R]] | |||
[[File:lud2_läger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Lutz fires the rifle.]] | [[File:lud2_läger1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Lutz fires the rifle.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_huntrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Bismarck slungs his rifle.]] | |||
[[File:lud2_huntrifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He leaves the hunting spot with the rifle over the shoulder.]] | |||
[[File:lud2_huntrifle1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Von Bismarck | |||
[[File:lud2_huntrifle2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | |||
==Werndl M1873/77== | ==Werndl M1873/77== | ||
Bavarian police and Ludwig's | Bavarian police and some of Ludwig's guards can be seen with [[Werndl Rifle|Werndl M1873/77]] rifles. These Austrian rifles may stand in for the correct Bavarian [[Werder M1869|Werder-Gendarmerie-Gewehr M/1869/1873]]. | ||
[[File:Werndl M1873-77.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Werndl | [[File:Werndl M1873-77.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Infanteriegewehr Modell 1873/77, System Werndl/Holub - 11.15x58mmR]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl1.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:lud2_wernddl1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Maximilian von Holnstein ([[Gedeon Burkhard]]) escorted by two guards holding Werndl rifles.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrels are seen.]] | [[File:lud2_wernddl2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrels of the same rifles are seen pointed at Richard Hornig.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian police | [[File:lud2_wernddl3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A unit of Bavarian police in front of ''Neuschwanstein'' Castle armed with Werndl rifles facing Ludwig guards who are still equipped with outdated Lorenz carbines. The guards and police wear ''Pickelhaube'' spiked helmets which were only introduced after the death of King Ludwig II.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl4.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:lud2_wernddl4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|After taking aim, the unit received the order to cock the hammers.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police arrest | [[File:lud2_wernddl5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police carrying their Werndls over their shoulders arrest Ludwig on June 10, 1886.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Cannons== | ==Cannons== | ||
Several | Several cannons are seen that look like Bavarian 6-pounder Zoller field guns. | ||
[[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannons in the background.]] | [[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannons are seen in the background behind Luitpold and Maximilian von Holnstein.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_cann.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several cannons on a | [[File:lud2_cann.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several cannons on a battlefield following an engagement.]] | ||
[[File:Ludwig2-Cannon1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ludwig crosses the battlefield.]] | |||
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Ludwig II is a 2012 German biographical movie directed by Peter Sehr about Ludwig II, Swan King of Bavaria. Ludwig II dreams of a better world at a young age. The highly gifted soul of the artist believes in the refinement of people through art and music. He wants to substitute musical instruction for the people in the place of military service and uses his power and the money of the state to implement his high ideals of education and culture. But the world around him keeps turning normally and the kingdom is threatened from the outside by wars with Prussia and France. In domestic politics, the ministers ally against the king and his plans. Even in love, Ludwig fails, because the relationship with his fiancée Sophie does not go beyond friendship. Deeply distraught, he withdraws from the political public and flees from the bitter reality, until he dies under unexplained circumstances.
Another movie directed by Luchino Visconti starring Helmut Berger and Romy Schneider with an almost identical plot was released in 1973.
The following weapons were used in the film Ludwig II:
Handguns
Lefaucheux Model 1858
Richard Hornig (Friedrich Mücke) can briefly be seen with a Lefaucheux Model 1858 revolver after Bavaria's defeat during the Austro-Prussian War in 1866.
Rifles
Lorenz M1854/58
Bavarian soldiers are seen with Austrian Lorenz Jäger-Dornbüchsen M1854/58 carbines. The appearance of the Lorenz carbines is accurate since the Kingdom of Bavaria was surplied by the Austran Empire who had good relations at that time. Another correct choice would be the Podewils M1858 which is present in the 1973 feature film.
The carbine's muzzle is seen right behind Lorenz Mayr (Samuel Finzi) describing the coronation of Ludwig.
Dreyse Model 1841
The Dreyse Model 1841 Infantry Rifle is seen used by Bavarian soldiers during the demonstration of the Prussian Army Wunderwaffe. Prince Otto (Tom Schilling) takes a rifle from a soldier and fires the Dreyse as well. Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria (Uwe Ochsenknecht), says about these weapons: "This Needle Gun is a stroke of genius. Even from a thousand steps, you can still hit the enemy in the heart. BANG, and quickly reload again and BANG!". Maximilian II (Axel Milberg) wants to buy this rifle but after his death, Ludwig decides not to equip his troops with this rifle.
Mauser Scheibenbüchse
Johann von Lutz (Justus von Dohnányi) and Otto von Bismarck (Bernd Birkhahn) use bolt action rifles while hunting. They appear to be the Mauser Scheibenbüchse, a bolt-action target rifle based on the Mauser Gewehr 1871 system. Bismarck's rifle has a turned-down bolt handle.
Werndl M1873/77
Bavarian police and some of Ludwig's guards can be seen with Werndl M1873/77 rifles. These Austrian rifles may stand in for the correct Bavarian Werder-Gendarmerie-Gewehr M/1869/1873.
Other
Cannons
Several cannons are seen that look like Bavarian 6-pounder Zoller field guns.
