Das Feuer des Faust (1982)
Faustus wants to invent a fire that is stronger than all previous flames. Then death approaches him. In order to prolong his life, he makes a pact with Mephistopheles. When he has found the fire, he burns the contract and is ready to die. Death shows him life in the form of Margaret, with whom Faust falls in love. In order to regain his youth, he sells the flame to Mephisto. Faust enjoys the idyll of love while the Black Knight, Mephisto's servant, subdues the land with fire. When Faust refuses to enter the service of evil, his wife, child and home are destroyed by the flame. Faust makes another pact with Mephisto and invents a fire that blows up knights and devils. This time, Death orders him to discover the fire of life.
Director: Katja Georgi
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 25 min
Release Date: June 25, 1982
Cast
- Klaus Piontek - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Horst Elsner
Cinematography: Peter Pohler
Editing: Anita Uebe
Production: DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Katja Georgi
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Das Feuer des Faust about?
- Faustus wants to invent a fire that is stronger than all previous flames. Then death approaches him. In order to prolong his life, he makes a pact with Mephistopheles. When he has found the fire, he burns the contract and is ready to die. Death shows him life in the form of Margaret, with whom Faust falls in love. In order to regain his youth, he sells the flame to Mephisto. Faust enjoys the idyll of love while the Black Knight, Mephisto's servant, subdues the land with fire. When Faust refuses to enter the service of evil, his wife, child and home are destroyed by the flame. Faust makes another pact with Mephisto and invents a fire that blows up knights and devils. This time, Death orders him to discover the fire of life.
- Who directed Das Feuer des Faust?
- Das Feuer des Faust was directed by Katja Georgi.
- Who stars in Das Feuer des Faust?
- Das Feuer des Faust stars Klaus Piontek.
- How long is Das Feuer des Faust?
- Das Feuer des Faust has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Das Feuer des Faust?
- Das Feuer des Faust is a Animation film.
- Where was Das Feuer des Faust produced?
- Das Feuer des Faust was produced in East Germany.