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.
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
