Il Mefistofele(1989)
Ken Russell's modern interpretation of Arrigo Boito's Il Mefestefele
Il Mefistofele Synopsis
Arrigo Boito's most known work is Il Mefestefele, first performed in 1868. Russell's modern interpretation presented by the Genoese Opera has Faust as an ageing hippy, who smokes marijuana and is tormented by his lost youth. Mephisto bets God that he can turn anyone to pagan life, even someone as innocent as Faust. It becomes 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.
Il Mefistofele (1989) is a music and tv movie film directed by Ken Russell, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Paata Burchuladze, Ottavio Garaventa and Adriana Morelli. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Russell
- Writers:
- Arrigo Boito
- Status:
- Released
Il Mefistofele Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ken Russell, written by Arrigo Boito.
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Il Mefistofele – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Il Mefistofele?
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The main cast of Il Mefistofele (1989) includes Paata Burchuladze, Ottavio Garaventa and Adriana Morelli. The film was directed by Ken Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Il Mefistofele released?
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Il Mefistofele was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Il Mefistofele worth watching?
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Il Mefistofele (1989) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.