Das Feuer des Faust
Synopsis
Faustus wants to invent a fire that is stronger than all previous flames. Then death approaches him. In order to prolong his life, he makes a pact with Mephistopheles. When he has found the fire, he burns the contract and is ready to die. Death shows him life in the form of Margaret, with whom Faust falls in love. In order to regain his youth, he sells the flame to Mephisto. Faust enjoys the idyll of love while the Black Knight, Mephisto's servant, subdues the land with fire. When Faust refuses to enter the service of evil, his wife, child and home are destroyed by the flame. Faust makes another pact with Mephisto and invents a fire that blows up knights and devils. This time, Death orders him to discover the fire of life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katja Georgi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiří Brdečka, Katja Georgi
- Original Score
- Horst Elsner
- Original Title
- Das Feuer des Faust
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katja Georgi
Jiří Brdečka, Katja Georgi
Horst Elsner
Peter Pohler
Anita Uebe
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Pohler
Director of Photography
Anita Uebe
Editor
Jiří Brdečka
Writer
Katja Georgi
Writer
Katja Georgi
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Das Feuer des Faust
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Das Feuer des Faust about?
Faustus wants to invent a fire that is stronger than all previous flames. Then death approaches him. In order to prolong his life, he makes a pact with Mephistopheles. When he has found the fire, he burns the contract and is ready to die. Death shows him life in the form of Margaret, with whom Faust falls in love. In order to regain his youth, he sells the flame to Mephisto. Faust enjoys the idyll of love while the Black Knight, Mephisto's servant, subdues the land with fire. When Faust refuses to enter the service of evil, his wife, child and home are destroyed by the flame. Faust makes another pact with Mephisto and invents a fire that blows up knights and devils. This time, Death orders him to discover the fire of life.
Who directed Das Feuer des Faust?
Das Feuer des Faust was directed by Katja Georgi.
Who stars in Das Feuer des Faust?
The principal cast of Das Feuer des Faust includes Klaus Piontek.
When was Das Feuer des Faust released and how long is it?
Das Feuer des Faust was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Das Feuer des Faust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Das Feuer des Faust was composed by Horst Elsner.