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.
Petr Weigl
Director
Eduard Blau
Writer
Paul Milliet
Writer
Brigitte Fassbaender
Charlotte
Peter Dvorský
Werther
Magda Vášáryová
Sophie
Magdaléna Hajóssyová
Sophie
Hans Helm
Albert
Michal Dočolomanský
Albert
Libor Pešek
Conductor
