Faust
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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Faust
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Feb 8, 1911
Runtime
0h 18m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
User Score
58%
Original Title
Faust
Production Companies
Pathé Frères
Director
Henri Andréani
Description
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.
