A tragic novella becomes an unexpected rom-com, as director José Louren ço and stars spill the scoop on their exciting new twist on a literary classic.
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Lourenço's film 'Young Werther' transforms Goethe's tragic 18th-century story into a modern, lighthearted romp, proving you can teach an old book new tricks.
Leads Luca Marinelli and Michele Riondino reveal the challenges of bringing this delicate balance of humor and heartbreak to life on screen, but say the results are '100% fresh' for audiences.
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José Lourenço, Luca Marinelli, Michele Riondino, MovieWeb, 'Young Werther'