Faust (2011)
Posted: 11 Mar 2012, 01:57

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Director: Aleksandr Sokurov
Writers: Yuri Arabov (book), Aleksandr Sokurov (screenplay)
Cast:
Johannes Zeiler ... Heinrich Faust
Anton Adasinsky ... Moneylender
Isolda Dychauk ... Margarete
Georg Friedrich ... Wagner
Storyline:
A version of the German legend in which a man who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge.
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"This character-driven and dialog-driven voyage into the human psyche has a stringently structured narrative with continuous dialog and is an atmospheric, dramatic and visually exceptional movie experience which is distinctly directed by a masterful director who creates versatile perspectives and invigorating scenes with is characteristic use of colors and soft focus. His detailed period piece takes place in the Harz mountain chain of Northern Germany between the Weser and Elbe Rivers during the 19th Century and has adventurous milieu depictions which are complimented by Elena Zhukova's ardent production design and French cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel's noticeable photography.
This wandering, philosophical and in-depth study of character about a man who makes a life-altering compromise for the sake of knowledge, is significantly reinforced by the marvelous use of light and the engaging acting performances by Austrian actor Johannes Zeiler, Russian actor Anton Adasinskiy and the understated acting performance by Russian actress Isolda Dychauk in her second feature film role."