F. W. Murnau's FAUST!

The Devil's Details: The Evolution of the Devil through Art and Literature

On this episode, we cover F.W. Murnau's Faust: A German Folktale. In this classic of silent cinema, our Mephisto (Emil Jannings) makes a bet with an archangel that Faust's soul can be corrupted. Faust (Gösta Ekman) is desperately trying to save his village from a plague. He is able to help the villagers, thanks to Mephisto, but further dealings with the devil lead Faust on a decadent downward spiral. Can he redeem his soul before it's too late?

Featuring:

• "Fauft?!"
• The Three Horsemen of the Apocalypse (because times were tough in Germany)
• You win this round, God!
• Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Paradise What Did I Come Into This Room For?
• Mephistos Just Wanna Have Fun
• Cancel your subscription, Lester!
• Otho from Beetlejuice?! What are YOU doing here?
• You can see her doublets!
• I ALWAYS drink ... wine!
• Kynan puts dirty words ... in my MOUTH!
• All you need is love, love, love ...
• ... and more!

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