Quintessential Directors: Barry Jenkins
A brief look at two Barry Jenkins films that have established him as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.
Doctor Faustus
The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus, to give it its full title, by Christopher Marlowe, was first published in 1604, at least twelve years after its first performance, although the basic story of the play is much older. Having decided he has accumulated all he can of conventional knowledge, Doctor Faustus turns to magic in a quest for greater truths. Before long, he ends up selling his soul to the devil – the famous “Faustian pact” that has entered everyday language. Dr Faustus gradually realizes his terrible mistake. He apparently repents, but finally dies, the devil coming to collect his soul, and his friends the dismembered body.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Christopher Marlowe
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Runtime:129 minutes
Studio:Stage & Screen
Cast
Elizabeth Freestone
Director
Joanna Christie
Evil Angel/Helen of Troy
Beatrice Curnew
Chorus/Wrath
Amy Rockson
Devil / Pride / Duchess of Vanholt / Vintner / Envy / Paramour
Harvey Virdi
Vintner/Envy/Paramour
Jonathan Battersby
Good Angel/Old Man
Guy Burgess
Wagner/Lucifer/Beelzebub
Samuel Collings
Valdes/Rafe/Devil/Covetousness
Mark Extance
Lawman/Gluttony/Cardinal/Emperor
Gareth Kennerley
Faustus
Adam Redmore
Cornelius/Robin/Lechery
Tim Treloar
Mephistopheles
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