Young Werther
Le Jeune Werther
Synopsis
Ismaël, a young thirteen-year old boy, is taken aback by the suicide of his best friend. Not only did he not have any idea that this dramatic act was a possibility, neither did his other friends. Perhaps it had something to do with his having an unrequited love for a beautiful young neighbor, an attraction Ismaël also feels. Perhaps it had something to do with drugs, or a problem with a universally disliked teacher. Throughout most of the film, the young survivors discuss their departed classmate.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Doillon
- Original Score
- Philippe Sarde
- Original Title
- Le Jeune Werther
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Alain Sarde, Lola Films, Home Made Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Doillon
Jacques Doillon
Philippe Sarde
Christophe Pollock
Nicole Lubtchansky
Alain Sarde, Christine Gozlan
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Doillon
Director
Jacques Doillon
Writer
Philippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Nicole Lubtchansky
Editor
Alain Sarde
Producer
Christophe Pollock
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Werther
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What is Young Werther about?
Ismaël, a young thirteen-year old boy, is taken aback by the suicide of his best friend. Not only did he not have any idea that this dramatic act was a possibility, neither did his other friends. Perhaps it had something to do with his having an unrequited love for a beautiful young neighbor, an attraction Ismaël also feels. Perhaps it had something to do with drugs, or a problem with a universally disliked teacher. Throughout most of the film, the young survivors discuss their departed classmate.
Who directed Young Werther?
Young Werther was directed by Jacques Doillon.
Who stars in Young Werther?
The principal cast of Young Werther includes Ismaël Jolé-Ménébhi, Faye Anastasia, Jessica Tharaud, Mirabelle Rousseau, Miren Capello.
When was Young Werther released and how long is it?
Young Werther was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Young Werther?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Werther was composed by Philippe Sarde.