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Werther

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.

Top Cast

  • Brigitte Fassbaender

    Brigitte Fassbaender

    Charlotte

  • Peter Dvorský

    Peter Dvorský

    Werther

  • Magda Vášáryová

    Magda Vášáryová

    Sophie

  • Magdaléna Hajóssyová

    Magdaléna Hajóssyová

    Sophie

  • Hans Helm

    Hans Helm

    Albert

  • Michal Dočolomanský

    Michal Dočolomanský

    Albert

  • Libor Pešek

    Libor Pešek

    Conductor

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.

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