Werther
Synopsis
Werther was one of the last feature films that Jean-Pierre Lajournade made for television. The Lajournade's version of Werther makes a critical rereading of Goethe's work through a challenge to bourgeois society.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Pierre Lajournade
- Screenplay & Story
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Original Title
- Werther
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Pierre Lajournade
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Georges Orset
Colette Le Gall
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Pierre Lajournade
Director
Georges Orset
Director of Photography
Colette Le Gall
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Frequently Asked Questions About Werther
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What is Werther about?
Werther was one of the last feature films that Jean-Pierre Lajournade made for television. The Lajournade's version of Werther makes a critical rereading of Goethe's work through a challenge to bourgeois society.
Who directed Werther?
Werther was directed by Jean-Pierre Lajournade.
Who stars in Werther?
The principal cast of Werther includes Thierry Garrel, Babette Lamy, Patrice Dupont, Philippe Garrel.
When was Werther released and how long is it?
Werther was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Werther based on a book or true story?
Werther is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".