Drama · East Germany · 1976 · 1h 45m

The Sorrows of Young Werther

Die Leiden des jungen Werthers

Synopsis

The young and rebellious Werther is passionately, but hopelessly, in love with Lotte. Although he knows that she is married to somebody who can offer her a secure future, Werther tries to be near her. Lotte cannot decide between these two men. She eventually rejects Werther, who does not survive her decision.

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