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Ludwig (1973)

Directed by Luchino Visconti · Cinematography by Armando Nannuzzi

PG238 min65 frames

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Ludwig. He loved women. He loved men. He lived as controversially as he ruled. But he did not care what the world thought. He was the world.

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Ludwig (1973) movie still: closeup — An interior space framed by a partially open door with vertical paneling detail. A man with a thin mustache…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — An expansive subterranean grotto with rocky walls and a dark, still pool of water. A giant seashell boat occupies…Ludwig (1973) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features dark green patterned wallpaper and an ornate bedframe. A priest sits on the edge of…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — A dark, grand manor house sits in the background amidst misty, leafless trees at night. Two men in long black…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — Dark marshland at night with tall reeds silhouetted against a black sky. Several figures in small wooden boats…Ludwig (1973) movie still: closeup — A dark background with intense magenta and green stage lighting illuminates a woman's face. The subject wears a…Ludwig (1973) movie still: medium — An 1800s bedroom features dark green wallpaper with repeating gold floral patterns. A woman in a white nightgown…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — A dimly lit corridor features dark wood paneling and large wall paintings. Several figures in dark military…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — A long, dimly lit palatial gallery features rows of ornate golden candelabras and statues. Two women in dark…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — A dark theater interior features a central dais covered in white fabric and flowers. A costumed actor stands near…Ludwig (1973) movie still: wide — A grand reception hall featuring yellow walls and tall white paneled doors. Several men in colorful formal…Ludwig (1973) movie still: closeup — A man stands against a dark, featureless backdrop with minimal lighting. He faces forward while his face is…Ludwig (1973) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room features wood-paneled walls and a fireplace in the background. A young man stands in the…Ludwig (1973) movie still: medium — An outdoor setting with a blurred background showing a snowy landscape under overcast sky. Two women dressed in…Ludwig (1973) movie still: closeup — A woman stands indoors in front of translucent white curtains with decorative fringe trim. She looks off-screen…Ludwig (1973) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features dark blue walls decorated with framed classical oil paintings. A man in a dark suit…
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What is Ludwig about?

Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.

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What does the cinematography of Ludwig look like?

Sampled across 65 frames, the coverage of Ludwig leans on wide compositions (38% of the sample) and medium shots (34%). Cinematographer Armando Nannuzzi keeps 63% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 54% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 55% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Ludwig?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Ludwig (1973) are #302f2d, #0f0e0e, #d0d0ca, #4f4e49, #111727, #4c382e — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #302f2d
  • #0f0e0e
  • #d0d0ca
  • #4f4e49
  • #111727
  • #4c382e

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