An actor admired by Ludwig for his performance as Romeo, Joseph Kainz shares a short but intense friendship with the king in 1881. Their relationship is not based on equal affection, since Kainz is mainly interested in Ludwig's money, reinforcing the king's recurring experience of disappointment in those around him.
Folker Bohnet has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1958. Signature works include The Bridge, Der Richter von London, Im Schlaraffenland. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
