Jules Eid (Jules1st)

Films don't get any more perfect than this. Watching it in the 21st century and still astonished by the visual wonder that F.W. Murnau brought to the screen. Faust isn't just an excellent film, it's a landmark in cinema history as an innovation in stylish directing and a huge influence in almost every single aspect. We all know that the story is excellent and that the original material is praised as one of the greatest literary works ever. But even all this wasn't the strong point in the film. What makes the film the timeless classic it is, is Murnau's extreme futuristic and stylish direction. Every scene is innovative, every scene is a feast for the eyes and has an insight that is way beyond his time. The acting is theatrically excellent and a joy to watch.