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Faust (1994)

Directed by Jan Švankmajer · Cinematography by Svatopluk Malý

97 min61 frames

AnimationFantasy

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.

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Faust (1994) movie still: medium — A dark workshop contains two hand-carved puppets positioned on a wooden table. The puppets hang from visible…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — A painted wooden marionette head with devilish features appears against a blurry backdrop. The puppet is held by…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — Weathered, red-painted stone feet of a statue stand on a dark stone floor. The surface of the stone shows cracks…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — An infant doll rests on the pages of an old, German-text book. A curved glass object is positioned above the doll.Faust (1994) movie still: medium — A man stands outdoors under an overcast sky holding an open, worn book. He looks up towards the sky with his…Faust (1994) movie still: wide — A tree-lined pathway with clipped hedges leads into a park at eye level. A large, sculpted stone head sits on the…Faust (1994) movie still: fullbody — A marionette puppet stands vertically in calm, murky water. The puppet wears historical attire while holding a…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — Three wooden marionettes with red painted faces hang in a dark, interior space. Each puppet features hand-carved…Faust (1994) movie still: medium — A carved wooden devil marionette hangs inside a dark and dimly lit puppet theater. Thin control wires extend…Faust (1994) movie still: medium — A dark, cramped wooden environment contains a vintage wooden marionette against a shadowed wall. The puppet,…Faust (1994) movie still: wide — A dark outdoor trail is framed by overgrown brush and deep night shadows. A person stands on the path near an…Faust (1994) movie still: medium — A man stands in front of a wooden shelving unit filled with plates and drinks. He holds his fists up to his chest…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — A dark space cluttered with old books, glass jars, and burning candles. A small, strange figure with an…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit space with a dark background and indistinguishable surroundings. A man with face paint and a cap…Faust (1994) movie still: fullbody — Four ballet dancers perform in a field framed by painted architectural stage set panels. The women use wooden…Faust (1994) movie still: closeup — A close-up of a sculpted clay monster face with human eyes and sharp tusks. The creature maintains a fixed…

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