that pic of FW in a blond curly wig reminds me of one of the pics one of you showed me of young!Fritz.
Well, it's the same type of wig as painted by Pesne. And presumably the makeup people had a look at more than just FW portraits for their inspiration.
re: the get up - Sabrow in his biography points out that it's a parody of the Louis XIV style ceremonial robes born out of FW's dislike and hate for all the pomp and circumstances of the German courtes modelling themselves on the French court.
The facial expressions are so great. Everyone is really superb in this film. If you want to try out your German, check it out.
Re: Der König und sein Narr: Screencaps
Well, it's the same type of wig as painted by Pesne. And presumably the makeup people had a look at more than just FW portraits for their inspiration.
re: the get up - Sabrow in his biography points out that it's a parody of the Louis XIV style ceremonial robes born out of FW's dislike and hate for all the pomp and circumstances of the German courtes modelling themselves on the French court.
The facial expressions are so great. Everyone is really superb in this film. If you want to try out your German, check it out.