description Faust (2011 film) Overview
Faust (2011) is a Russian adaptation of the Faust legend, set in the 19th century and drawing upon interpretations by Goethe and Mann. The film’s dialogue is primarily in German and garnered multiple awards including the Golden Lion at Venice and prizes from the Russian Guild of Film Critics. Critical reception was largely positive.
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info Faust (2011 film) Specifications
| Country | Germany |
| Year | 2011 |
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Who directed Faust from 2011?
Faust was directed by Russian filmmaker Alexander Sokurov. It is a loose adaptation of the Faust legend, drawing especially on Goethe, and its dialogue is primarily in German.
Did Faust win the Golden Lion?
Yes. Faust won the Golden Lion at the 68th Venice International Film Festival in 2011, one of the highest-profile awards of Sokurov's career.
Is Faust part of Sokurov's power tetralogy?
Yes. Faust is usually treated as the fourth film in Sokurov's tetralogy about power, following Moloch, Taurus, and The Sun.
Is the 2011 Faust a straightforward Goethe adaptation?
No. It keeps the pact-with-the-devil framework but turns the story into a dense, grotesque, 19th-century philosophical fantasy. Johannes Zeiler plays Faust, while Anton Adasinsky plays the moneylender figure who functions as Mephistopheles.
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