Faust
Originally released in 1994. Faust is a animation/fantasy film. directed by Jan Švankmajer.
Starring Petr Čepek, Jan Kraus, and Jiří Suchý
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (74 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- BBC
- ATHANOR
- Heart of Europe Prague K. Production
- Kominsk
- Lumen Films
- Pandora Cinema
- CNC
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 stra...
Who directed Faust?
Faust was directed by Jan Švankmajer.
How long is Faust?
Faust has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Faust released?
Faust was released on September 10, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Faust?
The main cast of Faust includes Petr Čepek, Jan Kraus, Jiří Suchý, Vladimír Kudla, Antonín Zacpal.