'' Werther '' is a 1986 Spanish drama film written and directed by Pilar Miró and starring Eusebio Poncela . It is a modern adaptation of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 's novel '' The Sorrows of Young Werther '' . The film was entered into the main competition at the 43rd edition of the Venice Film Festival . It also won the award for best sound at the first edition of the Goya Awards
43rd edition
43rd Venice International Film Festival
Werther (1986 film)