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Theodor Hierneis oder: Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird (1972)

84 min · Arranged Documentary

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Directors

Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

Cast

Walter Sedlmayr

A former court cook guides viewers through King Ludwig II’s palaces while recounting how he began his career at court.

The story

Former court cook Theodor Hierneis guides viewers through King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s palaces at Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, as well as the king’s mountain house at Schachen. During the tour, Hierneis recounts how his career began as a kitchen boy at court. The film focuses in particular on the king.

Full plot (contains spoilers)

In his role as former court cook Theodor Hierneis, Sedlmayr guides viewers through King Ludwig II of Bavaria’s palaces at Linderhof and Neuschwanstein and his mountain house at Schachen, like a tour guide, while recounting how his career began as a kitchen boy at court. The film focuses in particular on the king.

Genres

Arranged Documentary

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