Faust (1994)

Faust (1994) poster

A very free adaptation of Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.

Director: Jan Švankmajer
Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Runtime: 97 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Svatopluk Malý
Editing: Marie Zemanová
Production: BBC, ATHANOR, Heart of Europe Prague K. Production, Kominsk, Lumen Films, Pandora Cinema, CNC
Country: Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom
Language: Český, Latin
Original Language: cs

Themes

Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds

Keywords

magic, philosophy, puppet, surrealism, faust, stop motion, puppetry, devil, labyrinth, master, occult, based on myths, legends or folklore, live action and animation, clay animation, bizarre creatures

Trailer

Faust Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Faust about?
A very free adaptation of Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.
Who directed Faust?
Faust was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Who stars in Faust?
Faust stars Petr Čepek, Jan Kraus, Jiří Suchý, Vladimír Kudla, Antonín Zacpal, Viktorie Knotková.
How long is Faust?
Faust has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Faust?
Faust is a Animation, Fantasy film.
Where was Faust produced?
Faust was produced in Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Faust?
The themes of Faust include: Wizards and Sorcery, Magical Fantasy Worlds.