F. W. Murnaus FAUST ( Restored Deluxe Edition DVD Trailer)

Inspired by the German legend and by Goethe s classic tale, Murnau s Faust tells the story of an alchemist (played by Gösta Ekman) who, struggling with his faith amidst a devastating plague, is offered the power to cure and the gift of youth. .. in exchange for his soul. As the diabolical Mephisto, Emil Jannings (The Last Laugh) delivers a performance of operatic scale and intensity, by turns charming, comical, and horrific. With this restoration, the spell