Werther
Synopsis
Charts the emotional journey of a young man who falls in love with Lotte, engaged to another man. As he realizes that his passion is doomed to failure and constant pain, Werther contemplates taking the most drastic measures.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Uwe Janson
- Screenplay & Story
- Uwe Janson
- Original Title
- Werther
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Uwe Janson
Uwe Janson, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Philipp Sichler
Florian Drechsler
Oliver Czeslik, Uwe Janson, Siegfried Kamml, Christian Rohde, Holger Krenz
Department Leadership Roster
Olaf Rehahn
Production Design
Siegfried Kamml
Producer
Uwe Janson
Screenplay
Florian Drechsler
Editor
Tin Viot
Costume Design
Philipp Sichler
Director of Photography
Uwe Janson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Werther
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Werther about?
Charts the emotional journey of a young man who falls in love with Lotte, engaged to another man. As he realizes that his passion is doomed to failure and constant pain, Werther contemplates taking the most drastic measures.
Who directed Werther?
Werther was directed by Uwe Janson.
Who stars in Werther?
The principal cast of Werther includes Stefan Konarske, Hannah Herzsprung, David Rott, Fritz Roth, Aaron Hildebrand.
When was Werther released and how long is it?
Werther was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Werther based on a book or true story?
Werther is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe".