Faust streaming
1960 Movie Germany Drama, Fantasy 128 min Ages 12+
By: Peter Gorski, Gustaf Gründgens With: Hermann Schomberg, Uwe Friedrichsen, Eduard Marks, Will Quadflieg, Ella Büchi
The aging scientist Faust is desperately in search of knowledge and insight, but without success. To escape from this ignorance, he dares the extreme: He joins forces with the devil. Mephisto offers him eternal youth and the opportunity to seduce the virgin Gretchen.
Mood
Dark
Dramatic
Reflective
Serious
Thoughtful
Cast & Crew
Peter Gorski
Gustaf Gründgens
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Elisabeth Flickenschildt
Will Quadflieg
Eduard Marks
Hermann Schomberg
Ella Büchi
Uwe Friedrichsen
Adaptation
Based On Classic Literature
Cinematic Technique
Performance-Driven
Symbolic Imagery
Theatrical Staging
Narrative Structure
Classic
Linear
Thematic
Pace
Deliberate
Measured
Reflective
Style
Cultural
Dramatic
Theatrical
Time-Period
1950S
Central Conflict
Moral Dilemma
Redemption
Temptation
Characters
Faust
Mephistopheles
Ending
Moral Lesson
Tragic
Historical Context
1950S
Post-War Germany
Key Plot Points
Deal With Mephistopheles
Moral Struggle
Search For Knowledge
Plot
Existential Struggle
German Classic
Literary Adaptation
Moral Conflict
Pact With The Devil
Theatrical Production
Setting
Earthly Realm
Germany
Historical
Supernatural
Theater Stage
Shooting Location
Germany
Theme
Ambition
Good Vs Evil
Human Ambition
Knowledge
Moral Ambiguity
Temptation
Genre
Cultural Film
Drama
Fantasy
Literary Adaptation
Audiences
Adults
Literature Enthusiasts
Literature Lovers
Theater Enthusiasts
Titles
Faust
Awards
German Movie Award
Reception
Academy Awards Submission
Cultural Recognition
German Film Award
German Film Award 1961
Production Countries
West Germany
Release Year
1960
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