Il Mefistofele (1989): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1989 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1989, Il Mefistofele is a notable film directed by Ken Russell.
What it’s about. Arrigo Boito's Il Mefestefele was first performed in 1868 and his most known work. In Ken Russell's modern interpretation presented by the Genoese Opera, it has Faust as an ageing hippy. He smokes marijuana and is tormented by his lost youth. Mephisto makes a bet with God that he can turn anyone to pagan life, even someone as innocent as Faust. From then on it is a battle of good against evil in a flamboyant, surreal display of primary colours, PVC costumes, nurses with swastikas, rocket trips, love and even characters dressed as Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse. Ken Russell said because the devil is always with us is his reason for the contemporary setting.
Who’s in it. Il Mefistofele stars Paata Burchuladze and Ottavio Garaventa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Il Mefistofele has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Il Mefistofele page.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Il Mefistofele (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Il Mefistofele change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Il Mefistofele worth watching?
- Il Mefistofele holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Il Mefistofele?
- Il Mefistofele stars Paata Burchuladze and Ottavio Garaventa.
- When was Il Mefistofele released?
- Il Mefistofele was released in 1989.