Werther
7.2
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.
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Brigitte Fassbaender
Charlotte
Also in
Der Rosenkavalier
Hänsel und Gretel
Peter Dvorský
Werther
Also in
The Bartered Bride
Adriana Lecouvreur
Magda Vášáryová
Sophie
Known for
Marketa Lazarová
Cutting It Short
Magdaléna Hajóssyová
Sophie
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Hans Helm
Albert
Also in
Andrea Chenier
Manon
Michal Dočolomanský
Albert
Known for
Adela Has Not Had Supper Yet
Libor Pešek
Conductor
Also in
Bedrich Smetana: The Moldau / Edvard Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite
Petr Weigl Director · Paul Milliet Writer Eduard Blau Writer
First release June 6, 1985 · Produced in XC, Germany · Production TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions, ZDF
Production
Československá televízia Bratislava
Production
TV 2000 Film und Fernsehproduktions
Production
ZDF
Production
XC · Germany
Produced in
Languages
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
United Kingdom · June 6, 1985
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No release date listed for United States.
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