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'Young Werther' Director & Stars on Turning Tragedy Into a Rom-Com

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A tragic novella becomes an unexpected rom-com, as director José Lourenço 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'
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