Movies and TvShows featuring "faustian" theme.

Shortcut to Happiness is a comedy-drama fantasy film based on the play 'The Devil and Daniel Webster'. It follows a struggling writer in New York City who sells his soul to the devil in order to achieve fame and fortune. However, he soon realizes the moral consequences of his decision and must find a way to break the deal and restore his life.

After discovering an ancient manuscript, a nerdy computer programmer transforms into a muscular hunk and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, all while dealing with identity crises and disbelief from those around him. With the help of his therapist and psychologist, he navigates his new identity, facing challenges and embracing his newfound masculinity.

In the 19th century, a group of doctors engages in a murderous scheme to supply cadavers for medical school lectures. Their unethical actions and greed lead to a Faustian pact, ultimately leading to their downfall.

In this satirical comedy, a man makes a deal with the devil to regain his youth and wealth. As he indulges in vanity and temptation, he realizes the emptiness of his superficial desires. A humorous allegory about the follies of human nature and the pursuit of eternal youth.

The Convent tells the story of a young American woman who embarks on a historical research journey that leads her to a sacred space, a convent. As she delves deeper into her research, she discovers a mystical sign and a manuscript that holds the secret to a Faustian deal with the devil. Along the way, she encounters astrology, literature, and the occult, taking her on a thrilling and sinister adventure.

The real fate of Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský, a prominent hermeticist, occultist, believer in black magic and an exceptionally well-educated person with a brilliant memory. This avid book lover had doctorates in law, theology and philosophy and was fluent in five languages. He was interested in occult teachings, practiced magical ceremonies, was in contact with the Freemasons, but at the same time he was a member of the National Fascist Community while being homosexual. During the war he cooperated with the Nazis, after the war with the communist StB.

In 'Woe to the Young,' a penniless young man in old Athens, Greece makes a pact with the devil to regain his youth. However, he soon realizes that there are consequences to his decision, and he must find a way to break the deal before it's too late.

It tells the story of an older pedant who buys adolescence from Satan.

As a young man, Dorian Gray's beguiling innocence captured the eye of famed artist Basil Hallward. As the two enter into a close friendship, Basil crafts a remarkable piece of art that seems to capture Dorian's essence as much as it does the artist's obsession. Stricken by the remarkable beauty of the piece and lamenting his own inevitable loss of youth, the troubled Dorian makes a wish that the artistic rendering of him bear the weathers of time while he remains forever youthful. Later, as Dorian strikes up a friendship with Lord Henry, wealthy entitlement, decadence, and obsessive pleasure lead the handsome young noble down a dark path of drugs and dangerous friendships. When Basil attempts to help his old friend, the artist's nobility ends up costing him his life. Through it all, Dorian remains as hypnotically handsome as ever.

The Writ is a dramatic fantasy about a dreamy writer who meets a magical shopkeeper granting him fame and success at a tremendous cost.

An oppressive droning score makes this rendering of the Faust legend quite disturbing to watch. The film itself consists of a number of impressive ‘appearing out of thin air’ effects, some lavish costumes, sets and backdrops. A climactic sword fight between a man and the Devil is a standout scene.

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