Werther
Synopsis
One of opera’s greatest depictions of impossible love, Werther is based on Goethe’s epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. Massenet thought long and hard about adapting Goethe’s story of a melancholy poet whose love for a married woman and general disaffection with the world lead to his suicide. Initially declined Opéra Comique, Werther had its premiere in Vienna in 1892. The portrayal of an artistic, brilliant and doomed young man rebelling against the establishment has resonated through the ages in music, literature, theatre and film. Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb’s new production is in safe and cinematic hands: Pier Giorgio Morandi, chief conductor Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and the stage director, set and costume designer is Dante Ferretti. With Oscars to his credit, Ferretti has worked with some of the greatest names in cinema including Pasolini, Fellini, Zeffirelli, Scorsese to name just a few.
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May 3, 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dante Ferretti
- Screenplay & Story
- Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- Werther
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- OperaVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dante Ferretti
Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet, Georges Hartmann
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Massenet
Original Music Composer
Edouard Blau
Writer
Paul Milliet
Writer
Georges Hartmann
Writer
Dante Ferretti
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Werther
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What is Werther about?
One of opera’s greatest depictions of impossible love, Werther is based on Goethe’s epistolary novel The Sorrows of Young Werther. Massenet thought long and hard about adapting Goethe’s story of a melancholy poet whose love for a married woman and general disaffection with the world lead to his suicide. Initially declined Opéra Comique, Werther had its premiere in Vienna in 1892. The portrayal of an artistic, brilliant and doomed young man rebelling against the establishment has resonated through the ages in music, literature, theatre and film. Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb’s new production is in safe and cinematic hands: Pier Giorgio Morandi, chief conductor Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb, and the stage director, set and costume designer is Dante Ferretti. With Oscars to his credit, Ferretti has worked with some of the greatest names in cinema including Pasolini, Fellini, Zeffirelli, Scorsese to name just a few.
Who directed Werther?
Werther was directed by Dante Ferretti.
Who stars in Werther?
The principal cast of Werther includes Pavel Valuzhin, Emilia Rukavina, Ozren Bilušić, Marija Kuhar Šoša, Leon Košavić.
When was Werther released and how long is it?
Werther was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Werther was composed by Jules Massenet.