Das Schweigen am Starnbergersee (1920)
Drama
This is a very early feature by Rolf Raffé concerning the supposedly "mad" King of Bavaria, Ludwig II, probably the first feature film concerning the life of that King. In the piece, which is for the most part a straightforwards historical biopic from the DW Griffith school of narrative filmmaking, Ludwig is portrayed as an Idealist who cannot fit into the world of his contemporaries.
Cast
Count Dürkheim
Late Ludwig II.
Richard Wagner
Count Holnstein
Princess Sophie von Bayern
Empress Elisabeth von Österreich
Dr. Gudden
Young Ludwig II.
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