Frau Faust (1992)

God and the Devil make a bet. Paracelsus, doctor and alchemist, scientist and charlatan, seeker after God and narrator of fariy tales, is allowed to come back to earth to prove that he is capable of winning the love of a woman, having wasted his whole life merely writing about her. Thus he becomes embroiled in the eternal trial between reality and speculation, libido and the rule of the intellect, aiming to swap his pen for his virility and allow his heart to rule over his head.

Director: Klaus Karlbauer
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Klaus Karlbauer, Wolfgang Mitterer, Franz Franz
Cinematography: Christian Gasser
Editing: Zuzana Brejcha
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Klaus Karlbauer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frau Faust about?
God and the Devil make a bet. Paracelsus, doctor and alchemist, scientist and charlatan, seeker after God and narrator of fariy tales, is allowed to come back to earth to prove that he is capable of winning the love of a woman, having wasted his whole life merely writing about her. Thus he becomes embroiled in the eternal trial between reality and speculation, libido and the rule of the intellect, aiming to swap his pen for his virility and allow his heart to rule over his head.
Who directed Frau Faust?
Frau Faust was directed by Klaus Karlbauer.
Who stars in Frau Faust?
Frau Faust stars Karlheinz Hackl, Rosi Vita, João de Brucó, Geirun Tino, Camelia Tino.
How long is Frau Faust?
Frau Faust has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
Where was Frau Faust produced?
Frau Faust was produced in Austria.