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.
Egon Günther | Director |
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe | Novel |
Helga Schütz | Writer |
Erich Gusko | Cinematography |
Egon Günther | Writer |
Siegfried Matthus | Music |
Rita Hiller | Editor |