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Faust (1926)
Directed by F.W. Murnau
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God and Satan war over earth; to settle things, they wager on the soul of Faust, a learned and prayerful alchemist.
Rated NR | Length 116 minutes
Actors
Gösta Ekman | Emil Jannings | Camilla Horn | Frida Richard | William Dieterle | Werner Fuetterer | Yvette Guilbert | Eric Barclay | Hanna Ralph | Hans Brausewetter | Lothar Müthel | Hertha von Walther | Hans Rameau | Emmy Wyda
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2019 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9 stars |
Viewing Notes
The Kino Blu-ray was well worth the purchase! I continue to be amazed by German expressionist films and F.W. Murnau in particular. FAUST is stunning in its expressionist use of light and shadow and its strong set design.
This is the third film I’ve seen featuring Emil Jannings, here as Mephisto, and he continues to impress. Gösta Ekman does a great job in a dual role as the old and young Faust. I wasn’t even sure it was the same actor while I was watching. And finally, Camilla Horn, in another dual role as both Gretchen and Marguerite, is stunning. She does a particularly great turn as Gretchen and most of the last act really belongs to her.
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