Available for the first time, this lavish 1970s masterpiece from director Luchino Visconti (The Leopard, Death in Venice) tells the story of Ludwig II, the 19th-century “mad king” of Bavaria whose obsession with Wagner’s music led him to create fairytale castles—and lose his mind. Helmut Berger, Trevor Howard, and Romy Schneider star. “Sumptuous…. Every frame is beautiful”—Glamour. Digitally restored and remastered, with many bonus features. Italian with English subtitles. 4 hours.