Werther
Originally released in 1985. Werther is a music/tv movie film. directed by Petr Weigl.
Starring Brigitte Fassbaender, Peter Dvorský, and Magda Vášáryová
Synopsis
Jules Massanet's lyrical opera is transformed into a superb film production by Petr Weigl, shot on location in Prague, with music conducted by Libor Pesek. First produced by the Vienna Opera in February 1892, "Werther" rapidly confirmed Massanet's position on the French opera scene and achieved enormous popularity outside France, notably in Italy, America and England. The tragic story tells of Werther's intense passion for Charlotte, who has married his best friend, Albert, fulfilling a pledge to her now deceased mother. But Werther's letters of love bring Charlotte to his side when he promises to take his own life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
Language
French
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Československá televízia Bratislava
- TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Werther about?
Jules Massanet's lyrical opera is transformed into a superb film production by Petr Weigl, shot on location in Prague, with music conducted by Libor Pesek. First produced by the Vienna Opera in Feb...
Who directed Werther?
Werther was directed by Petr Weigl.
How long is Werther?
Werther has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Werther released?
Werther was released on June 6, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Werther?
The main cast of Werther includes Brigitte Fassbaender, Peter Dvorský, Magda Vášáryová, Magdaléna Hajóssyová, Hans Helm.