Drama · United Kingdom · 2016 · 2h 10m

Massenet: Werther

Massenet: Werther poster
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Cast
Vittorio Grigolo as Werther Joyce DiDonato as Charlotte David Bizic as Albert Heather Engebretson as Sophie Orchestra of the Royal Opera House as
Crew
Jules Massenet — Original Music Composer Edouard Blau — Writer Paul Milliet — Writer Georges Hartmann — Writer
Tagline

Jules Massenet's opera live from the Royal Opera House, London on June 27th, 2016

Synopsis

Werther loves Charlotte, but she promised her mother on her deathbed that she would marry Albert. After the marriage Charlotte suggests that Werther should travel – but not forget her. Benoît Jacquot’s production of Massenet’s tragic opera explores the conflict between duty and our most passionate desires.

Mood & Themes
opera
Key Collaborators
Benoît Jacquot Director Jules Massenet Original Music Composer Edouard Blau Writer Paul Milliet Writer Georges Hartmann Writer
Follow the Thread

Benoît Jacquot directed Massenet: Werther. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Benoît Jacquot's filmography → More Drama →
Agent-readable