Beta Movie has boarded as worldwide distributor on against the law collection concerning the dying of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, whose Citadel Neuschwanstein impressed Disney’s iconic citadel brand.
The present is being produced by W&B Tv, finest recognized for “Pagan Peak,” “Darkish” and “4 Blocks,” for German broadcaster ARD.
The collection follows psychologist Gustav Zimmermann who’s tasked with reviewing a psychiatric report on King Ludwig II, a doc that can in the end decide whether or not the king is asserted incompetent to rule. The extra he invests in discovering the explanations that led to Ludwig’s elimination from energy, the nearer he will get to revealing the secrets and techniques of the king: his struggles with energy, his eager for freedom and his forbidden love.
Beta Movie stated: ” ‘Ludwig’ is a cinematic journey into the king’s fantastical world, wealthy with pomp and gold. But behind all of the splendor and spectacle stood a deeply enigmatic man — as mysterious in life as he was in dying. Set within the late 1800s in Bavaria, ‘Ludwig’ is a captivating and tragic story of life and queer love, infused with a charming crime story at its coronary heart.”
Filming befell at historic areas, together with Citadel Neuschwanstein, one of many world’s most recognizable landmarks, and the previous royal palace within the coronary heart of Munich, the Residenz. Filming additionally befell within the Czech Republic.
Up-and-coming expertise Luis Pintsch (“22 Lengths”) stars as King Ludwig II, alongside Felix Mayr (“Unorthodox,” “Senna”), who performs psychologist Gustav Zimmermann, Aaron Friesz (“Corsage,” “Franz Okay.”), Carlotta Bähre (“Ku’damm 77”), Jonathan Kriener (“Chabos”), in addition to Tom Wlaschiha (“Stranger Issues,” “The Boat”), Francis Fulton-Smith (“Empire Oktoberfest”), and Karl Markovics (“The Counterfeiters,” “Babylon Berlin”).
“Ludwig” is directed by Nina Vukovic (“Kleo 2”) and Sebastian Ko (“Tatort”), each additionally function writers. Head writers are Dominik Kempf and Marianne Wendt. Jan Prahl (“The Sign”) is the director of pictures. Oliver Vogel, Quirin Berg, Max Wiedemann and Dominik Kempf function government producers, Stefan Mütherich as co-executive producer, and Gretha Heisig as affiliate producer.
Ferdinand Dohna, head of content material, Beta Movie, stated Ludwig was “a romantic dreamer with rock-star attract, who accepted no compromises when the conclusion of his visions and desires was at stake, most notably Neuschwanstein Citadel, which famously impressed Disney’s iconic citadel brand. Like each good romantic hero, he failed ultimately and died below mysterious circumstances at a younger age. These are the elements for larger-than-life characters, delivered to life on this miniseries by an impressive inventive workforce and magnetic solid that can resonate with audiences all over the world.”
Oliver Vogel, managing director at W&B Tv, stated: “Everyone knows Ludwig II as a captivating inventive determine – melancholic, extravagant, withdrawn right into a fantasy world removed from actuality. With ‘Ludwig,’ we’re unravelling the outdated myths, approaching the particular person behind all these masks, and telling a visually highly effective story a few queer life in a repressive period. Along with ARD, BR, Servus TV and SRF, we’re bringing the actual Ludwig again into the highlight – susceptible, contradictory, visionary.”
Christoph Pellander, head of commissioning editors at ARD Degeto Movie, stated: “We’re reimagining the story of the legendary fairytale king as a fictional chilly case that’s reopened, shedding new gentle on his mysterious dying. Because of the excellent inventive workforce within the writers’ room, administrators Nina Vukovic and Sebastian Ko, and government producers Oliver Vogel and Quirin Berg, this venture combines historical past with fashionable suspense. Making a high-end collection that meets worldwide requirements is just potential by becoming a member of forces with nice companions. I’m delighted to accomplice with Beta Movie, BR, in addition to ServusTV and SRF, on this distinctive collection.”
Ludwig is produced by W&B Tv for ARD Degeto, BR, ServusTV and SRF. The collection is supported by the German Movement Image Fund (GMPF), the Bavarian Movie and Tv Fund (FFF Bayern), with the assist from the Czech Audiovisual Fund’s Manufacturing Incentive. Beta Movie handles worldwide gross sales.
