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.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studios
Československá televízia BratislavaTV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions
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Title
Werther
Released
Jun 6, 1985
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
Czechoslovakia, Germany
Original Audio
French
Runtime
1h 41m
Status
Released
Studios
Československá televízia Bratislava, TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions
