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Film · 2026 · 9m

The Faust Bible: How Murnau Made Magic

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Synopsis

The groundbreaking visual effects of F.W. Murnau’s FAUST have remained shrouded in mystery since its release 100 years ago. Now, the publication of a long-lost book assembled by the filmmaker’s closest collaborators has revealed the spectacular secrets of this expressionist masterpiece. Utilising a trove of newly-unearthed sketches and on-set photographs, this exclusive Program Notes short documentary by Amos Levin and Ben Porro explores the artistic vision and technical wizardry behind the film’s most astonishing sequence: the flight around the world.

Details

Director
Ben Porro, Amos Levin
Release
October 16, 2026
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Network
MUBI
Runtime
9m

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