Goethe’s Faust gives an image of the western psyche and its disease, according to the film-maker. This short film adaptation dramatises the essence of Dr. Faust’s painful, emotional dilemma and his foolish and damaging attempt to resolve it by vanquishing a young woman.
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Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1999
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2000
- Length
- 17"
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
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