Werther (1985)
Overview
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.
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. Werther is a Music, TV Movie movie, released on 1985-06-06, runtime 101 minutes.
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Directed by
Petr Weigl
Cast
- Brigitte Fassbaender as Charlotte
- Peter Dvorský as Werther
- Magda Vášáryová as Sophie
- Magdaléna Hajóssyová as Sophie
- Hans Helm as Albert
- Michal Dočolomanský as Albert
- Libor Pešek as Conductor
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