Faust

Synopsis: A silent version of the legend about a man who sells his soul to the devil. Based on a play by Goethe. The DVD is taken from the recently rediscovered German version of the film rather than the export version which available previously, and the two versions differ in several respects. DVD extras include: audio commentary by critics David Ehrenstein and Bill Krohn; Tony Rayns on Faust a 20-minute video piece; Faust: The different versions - a 20-minute video comparison by R. Dixon Smith; production stills and promotional art gallery. 28-page booklet with an essay by Peter Spooner and archive reprints.
Language: English
Country: Germany
Year of production: 1926
Availability: Hire (film - Glenbuck)
Sale (video - Vision); 1997 sale: £12.99 (inclusive)
Subjects: Drama; German studies; Media studies; Film Studies
Keywords: drama; feature films; Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

Director

Writer

Christopher Marlowe; Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Cast

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Notes: An independent distributor specialising in releasing classic and early/silent films on DVD, including the Masters of Cinema curated collection of classic and world cinema. Sale via retail outlets.

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