Movie
The Novel of Werther
6.8/10
1938
1h 25m
fr
Drama
Romance
Overview
Herr Werther, a new magistrate to the Grand Duchy of Walheim who is a violinist and poet, seems to have fate on his side as he meets and pursues a beautiful local woman, Charlotte. But as Werther sets to propose marriage, Charlotte reluctantly tells him she has been promised to another, Werther's superior, Judge Hochstätten. Werther and Charlotte decide to keep their romance from the judge and each descends into depression. Will they be able to keep their feelings a secret?
Director
Max Ophüls
Movie Information
Release Date
December 14, 1938
Runtime
1h 25m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
8
Production
Nero Films
