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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 89.1 / 100
1926Drama / Fantasy / Horror1h 56m
FAUST
“The Voice of the Tempter.”
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Above the Line
F.W. Murnau·DirectorHans Kyser·ScreenplayJohann Wolfgang von Goethe·Theatre PlayCarl Hoffmann·Director of PhotographyWerner R. Heymann·Original Music ComposerElfi Böttrich·Editor
Cast
Gösta Ekman·FaustEmil Jannings·MephistoCamilla Horn·Gretchen MargueriteFrida Richard·Gretchens's MotherWilliam Dieterle·ValentinWerner Fuetterer·ErzengelYvette Guilbert·Marthe SchwerdtleinEric Barclay·Duke of ParmaHanna Ralph·Duchess of ParmaHans Brausewetter·Farmboy (uncredited)
Full Crew(19 credits)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
F. W. Murnau·DirectorHans Rameau·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Hans Kyser·ScreenplayJohann Wolfgang von Goethe·Theatre PlayChristopher Marlowe·Theatre Play
Camera· 3
Carl Hoffmann·Director of PhotographyErich Grohmann·Camera OperatorHans Natge·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Elfi Böttrich·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Werner R. Heymann·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 7
Robert Herlth·Art DirectionWalter Röhrig·Art DirectionGeorges Annenkov·Costume DesignRobert Herlth·Costume DesignWalter Röhrig·Costume DesignWaldemar Jabs·Makeup ArtistArno Richter·Assistant Art Director
Production· 1
Erich Pommer·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Robert Basilice·Property Master
By the Numbers
89.1
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
91%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Faust's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The movie poster for "Faust" features a close-up of a textured, light gray and white fabric or garment, possibly lace or a similar material. The title "Faust" i”
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Key Elements
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Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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