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'''''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 (Sabin Tambrea), 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 (Paula Beer) 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. | ||
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[[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cadet holding the carbine at the right.]] | [[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A cadet holding the carbine at the right.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several carbines during the demonstration.]] | [[File:lud2_carb3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several carbines during the demonstration.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_carb4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the carbine | [[File:lud2_carb4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The muzzle of the carbine to the right of Lorenz Mayr ([[Samuel Finzi]]).]] | ||
==Dreyse Infanteriegewehr M1841== | ==Dreyse Infanteriegewehr M1841== | ||
The [[Dreyse Needle Gun|Dreyse Infantry Rifle M1841]] is seen used by Bavarian soldiers during the demonstration of the ''Wunderwaffe'' | The [[Dreyse Needle Gun|Dreyse Infantry Rifle M1841]] 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 Infanteriegewehr M1841 - 15.4mm]] | [[File:Dreyse_m41.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Dreyse Infanteriegewehr M1841 - 15.4mm]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three | [[File:lud2_dreyse1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Three Dreyses at the right.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian soldiers aiming their rifles.]] | [[File:lud2_dreyse2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian soldiers aiming their rifles.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_dreyse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prince Otto also takes aim.]] | [[File:lud2_dreyse3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Prince Otto also takes aim.]] | ||
==Mauser ''Schebenbüchse'' Rifle== | ==Mauser ''Schebenbüchse'' Rifle== | ||
Johann von Lutz ([[Justus von Dohnányi]]) and Otto von Bismarck (Bernd Birkhahn) | Johann von Lutz ([[Justus von Dohnányi]]) and Otto von Bismarck (Bernd Birkhahn) use bolt action rifles while hunting. They appears 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 ''Schebenbüchse'' target rifle - 9.3x57R]] | [[File:Mauser Schebenbuchse.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser ''Schebenbüchse'' 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.]] | ||
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==Werndl M1873/77== | ==Werndl M1873/77== | ||
Bavarian police and Ludwig's guard | Bavarian police and Ludwig's guard use [[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 M1873/77 Rifle - 11.15x58mmR]] | [[File:Werndl M1873-77.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Werndl M1873/77 Rifle - 11.15x58mmR]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two guards behind Maximilian von Holnstein ([[Gedeon Burkhard]]) | [[File:lud2_wernddl1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two guards behind Maximilian von Holnstein ([[Gedeon Burkhard]]) hold their Werndl rifles.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrels are seen.]] | [[File:lud2_wernddl2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The barrels are seen.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian police in front of Neuschwanstein Castle.]] | [[File:lud2_wernddl3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Bavarian police in front of Neuschwanstein Castle.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police | [[File:lud2_wernddl4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police aim their rifles.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_wernddl5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police arrest | [[File:lud2_wernddl5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The police arrest Ludwig on June 10, 1886.]] | ||
=Other= | =Other= | ||
==Cannons== | ==Cannons== | ||
Several | Several cannons are seen. | ||
[[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannons in the background.]] | [[File:lud2_carb2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The cannons in the background.]] | ||
[[File:lud2_cann.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several cannons on | [[File:lud2_cann.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several cannons on a battlefield following an engagement.]] | ||
[[Category: Movie]] | [[Category: Movie]] | ||
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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 (Sabin Tambrea), 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 (Paula Beer) 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.
The following weapons were used in the film Ludwig II:
Handguns
Unknown Pistol
Richard Hornig (Friedrich Mücke) fires an unknown pistol after the defeat of Bavaria during the Austro-Prussian War.
Rifles
Jäger-Dornbüchse M1854/58
Bavarian soldiers are seen with Austrian Lorenz Jäger-Dornbüchsen M1854/58 carbines.
Dreyse Infanteriegewehr M1841
The Dreyse Infantry Rifle M1841 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 Schebenbüchse Rifle
Johann von Lutz (Justus von Dohnányi) and Otto von Bismarck (Bernd Birkhahn) use bolt action rifles while hunting. They appears 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 Ludwig's guard use 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.
