Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.
Synopsis
The painter Edgar flees from Wittenberg to East Berlin. The rebel finds a shelter in a gazebo. On the loo, Edgar discovers a strange reading: "The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Goethe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eberhard Itzenplitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Plenzdorf
- Original Title
- Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eberhard Itzenplitz
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Department Leadership Roster
Eberhard Itzenplitz
Director
Ulrich Plenzdorf
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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What is Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. about?
The painter Edgar flees from Wittenberg to East Berlin. The rebel finds a shelter in a gazebo. On the loo, Edgar discovers a strange reading: "The Sorrows of Young Werther" by Goethe.
Who directed Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.?
Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. was directed by Eberhard Itzenplitz.
Who stars in Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.?
The principal cast of Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. includes Klaus Hoffmann, Léonie Thelen, Hans-Werner Bussinger, Henning Gissel, Barbara Klein.
When was Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. released and how long is it?
Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die neuen Leiden des jungen W.?
Die neuen Leiden des jungen W. holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).