Filmed in the country of Germany, this motion picture tells the story of one of the most controversial composers in history, Richard Wagner. Conveyed throughout the film is Wagner's close, yet bizarre relationship with Ludwig II, King of Bavaria. The film displays suggestive dialogue, littered with a sentiment that was surprisingly quite common for the region at the time, that of anti-Semitism. In addition to Wagner's relationship with Ludwig II, he was also known for being quite the womanizer. Explored throughout the film is Wagner's numerous relationships with women from all over the region, and the lasting effect they had on him.