Werther (1985)
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.
Director: Petr Weigl
Genre: Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 6, 1985
Cast
- Brigitte Fassbaender - Charlotte
- Peter Dvorský - Werther
- Magda Vášáryová - Sophie
- Magdaléna Hajóssyová - Sophie
- Hans Helm - Albert
- Michal Dočolomanský - Albert
- Libor Pešek - Conductor
Screenplay
Production: Československá televízia Bratislava, TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions, ZDF
Country: Czechoslovakia, Germany
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
opera
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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 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.
- Who directed Werther?
- Werther was directed by Petr Weigl.
- Who stars in Werther?
- Werther stars Brigitte Fassbaender, Peter Dvorský, Magda Vášáryová, Magdaléna Hajóssyová, Hans Helm, Michal Dočolomanský.
- How long is Werther?
- Werther has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Werther?
- Werther is a Music, TV Movie film.
- Where was Werther produced?
- Werther was produced in Czechoslovakia, Germany.