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Movie poster: Faust (1910)
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Faust

1910 · 18 min Drama Fantasy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Dr Faust is continually obsessed with his quest for knowledge and absolute pleasure. One day, the demon Mephistopheles appears to him in his study in human guise and offers him a deal: a lifetime of total pleasure in exchange for the life of his fiancée Margaret. Faust accepts but is soon forced to realise the impossibility of crossing the boundaries of knowledge and the limits imposed by God.

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Year 1910
Country Italy, France, United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Fantasy
Director Henri Andréani
Runtime 18 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs its mythic tale through stark, theatrical compositions and a haunting interplay of shadow and light, relying on expressive pantomime to convey the epic struggle. It explores the timeless tragedy of ambition clashing with divine law.

What lingers after the final frame is the raw, symbolic power of early cinema, a dreamlike procession of images that feels both ancient and immediate. The bargain struck feels as resonant now as ever. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Henri Andréani

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