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Scenes from ‘Dr Faustus’ By Christopher Marlowe (2 Parts)

Synopsis
Performance extracts of Marlowe’s Dr Faustus, filmed during the Medieval Players’ 1988-89 tour.
1: Early scenes from the play. Emphasis is on the play as theatre, a text designed for actors and audiences. Shows Faustus’ temptation, his conjuring and encounter with Mephistophiles, and the comic parallel scene with Wagner and the clown.
2: The final scenes from the play, including the magical appearance of Helen of Troy, Faustus’ failed attempt to repent, his final tormented soliloquy, and the concluding chorus.
Series
Culture and Belief in Europe 1450-1600, Course A205
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Television; Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 2 x 24 min.
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Year of release
1998
Year of production
1990
Availability
out of distribution; 1998 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p) pair
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Marlowe, Christopher; medieval drama; performance extracts; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Credits

Producer
Nick Levinson

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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