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.
Also in this combined programme
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Recital
Experimental and dreamy – almost Freudian – reveries about a pretty boy, language, growing up, life and mortality. -
Stompin’ Down at Sugar Love’s
Sultry tale about vicissitudes surrounding a soothsayer, her secret admirer and mysticism. -
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Film details
- Country of production
- USA
- Year
- 1999
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2000
- Length
- 17'
- Medium/Format
- 35mm
