---
title: "Faust"
year: 1926
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/faust-1926"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10728
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Faust (1926) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/faust-1926

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Faust is a 1926 silent fantasy film directed by F. W. Murnau and produced by Ufa, starring Gösta Ekman as Faust, Emil Jannings as Mephisto, and Camilla Horn as Gretchen/Marguerite. The film is an adaptation of a German folktale and a German legend where God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist, leading to themes involving a contract with the devil, sensual pleasures in Italy, and a love for the innocent Markétka.

The film features apokalyptické vyobrazení války, hladomor, utrpení, and dark creatures with giant black wings as the devil attempts to establish his rule on Earth. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes and is categorized under fantasy, drama, and horror.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist."

### Why Watch
- Directed by F. W. Murnau.
- Produced by Ufa.
- Stars Gösta Ekman, Emil Jannings, and Camilla Horn.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a 1926 silent film which may not appeal to viewers seeking modern dialogue.
- Tone & Suitability: The film features fantasy, drama, and horror elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #silent-film, #german-folktale, #fantasy, #drama, #horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: F. W. Murnau
- **Networks / Studios**: UFA, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Gösta Ekman** as *Faust*
- **Emil Jannings** as *Mephisto*
- **Camilla Horn** as *Gretchen Marguerite*
- **Frida Richard** as *Gretchens's Mother*
- **William Dieterle** as *Valentin*
- **Werner Fuetterer** as *Erzengel*
- **Yvette Guilbert** as *Marthe Schwerdtlein*
- **Eric Barclay** as *Duke of Parma*
- **Hanna Ralph** as *Duchess of Parma*
- **Hans Brausewetter** as *Farmboy (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Faust (1926)?
Streaming availability is not listed in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Faust (1926) worth watching?
Yes, it is a 1926 silent fantasy film directed by F. W. Murnau and produced by Ufa.

### Q: What is the runtime or duration?
The runtime is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Faust is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Faust — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10728)
- [Faust (1926 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_(1926_film))
- [Faust (film, 1913) – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_(film,_1913))
- [Faust (1926) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/27098-faust)
- [Faust (1926): Zajímavosti | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/31359-faust/zajimavosti)
- [Faust (1926) | Edison Filmhub](https://edisonfilmhub.cz/filmy/faust-1926)

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