Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust
Faust

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Faust

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Adam Maida) was limited to 1,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

KimStim is a Brooklyn based, full-service distribution company dedicated to the release of exceptional independent, foreign, and documentary film. Founded in 2000 by Mika Kimoto and Ian Stimler, KimStim brings to US and North American audiences selected films from around the world gleaned from the most prestigious film festivals and include top prize winners from Sundance, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Berlin, and Tribeca.

Jan Svankmajer’s Faust is a rendering of the infamous Dr. Faustus fable of temptation and damnation. Borrowing freely from both Marlowe and Goethe and ancient folktales and timeless myths, the story follows a lonely Czech businessman who sells his soul to the devil in return for 24 years of self-indulgence. A visually fantastic combination of live-action, claymation, puppet theatre, stop-motion animation, and other special effects, Svankmajer creates an unsettling universe presided over by diabolic life-size marionettes and haunted by sinister human messengers from hell.

directed by: Jan Svankmajer
starring: Petr Čepek
1994 / 97 min / 1.37:1 / Czech DTS-HD MA 2.0

Additional info:

  • Region A Blu-ray
  • New audio commentary with film historian Adrian Martin
  • Booklet with new writing by film programmer Irena Kovarova
  • English subtitles

Overall rating: 4.882353 / 5 from 68 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Faust, a visually stunning Blu-ray from KimStim, combines live-action, claymation, and puppet theatre in a unique adaptation of the Dr. Faustus fable. Customers appreciate the film's craftsmanship and the special effects. The release is highly praised, featuring new audio commentary and a booklet with additional insights.

Summary topics

  • Film Craftsmanship (22%): A significant amount of customers expressed appreciation for the film, describing it as great, wonderful, and well-crafted.
  • Release Quality (19%): Based on a significant number of customers, the release of Svankmajer film is highly praised.

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Review highlights

  • "Excellent release with wonderful packaging and extras!" — Andrew K.
  • "As a long term Svankmajer fan, it's a delight to finally have his films getting worthy releases." — Matthew K.
  • "Weird and wonderful film." — callum d.

Reviews

Delightfully Devilish

"A worthy edition of a great film from one of my favorite directors. Hopefully this isn't the last Svankmajer film to get the boutique treatment"

— Adam M. (5/5)

This movie looks beautiful picture

"This movie looks beautiful picture wise, the remastering is top notch. This really was a freakiy flick with stop motion and claymation! I love every crazy Czech I've seen so far and this one is no exception. Great release!"

— Bryan K. (5/5)

Fun mixed medium horror

"I particularly liked this take on the Faust story. The combination of live action/stop motion/and puppetry really added to the overall experience/ The picture transfer was really good as well."

— Sean B. (5/5)

Liked

"I really like this. The creative direction was interesting, fun, and unique; a direction you don’t see too often in horror films. I’m glad to have purchased."

— Ismael F. (5/5)

Faust, beautiful imagery

"I love this movie so much! I first watched it a few years ago on some foreign streamer with no subtitles but it didn’t matter, I was enthralled completely by the visuals. I’m so happy to finally have this on blu ray and can get the complete experience"

— Bren A. (5/5)

Faust

"I haven’t seen a Svankmajer movie in a long time, maybe Lunacy shortly after seeing Little Otik almost 20 years ago. This movie is astounding. To take an old tale that has been told many many times and make it fresh and exciting is a feat in itself but to see the artistry and craftsmanship in the puppetry and stop motion animation is absolutely fantastic. It’s intriguing and gorgeous, almost a perfect film. There aren’t any special features on this, which really is a shame. Great essay in the booklet though. I’m happy I was able to get the slipcover though the original theatrical artwork on the standard is great as well. Picked this up right away. Very happy it was released by KimStim."

— Steven C. (5/5)

A Unique Take on Marlowe and Goethe

"Excellent animation and marionette work from Şvenkmajer, a truly hidden gem."

— Zakaria S. (5/5)

The packaging looks good, and

"The packaging looks good, and the scan looks great! I had been trying to find this movie in the original Czech language for quite a while, so this release was perfect. The movie itself is very quirky, it feels like a playthrough of a very obtuse 90s point and click adventure game."

— Brett B. (5/5)

unrelenting creativity

"once it starts, it doesn't stop to catch its breath. each scene tumbles into the next, the whole film folding in on itself like a kaleidoscope. beautiful, dizzying, surreal. hand crafted wonder."

— Jack B. (5/5)

Love Jan!

"I realize he isn't for everyone but if you've enjoyed his past films, grab this one too! Interesting booklet also."

— Joel P. (5/5)

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