Faust

1926·Movie
1h 56min
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72/100
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8.1
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65|8.1
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Classix

About

The Voice of the Tempter.

God and Satan war over earth; to settle things, they wager on the soul of Faust, a learned and prayerful alchemist.

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Genres
Gothic HorrorGothic DramaHistorical Fantasy
Mood
MelancholicDarkForebodingTragicBleakMacabreOminousSinister
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
Fast-PacedFastUnpredictableIntensifying
Narrative
Nonlinear NarrativeFlashbacksUnreliable NarratorReverse Chronology
Dialog
Rhetorical QuestionsPhilosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types
VillainSageAnti-HeroHero
Time
Past EraMedieval Times
Place
Small TownGothic ArchitectureMountainous TerrainDesert Landscape
Cinematic Style
Surreal ImageryLong TakesHigh Contrast LightingExpressionist CinematographyBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set
Period-Accurate CostumesHistorical Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
F. W. Murnau, Arno Richter, Hans Rameau
Produced by:
Erich Pommer
Composed by:
Werner R. Heymann

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