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Winner of a host of international film awards including a Goya Award for Best Lead Actor (Eduard Fernández), and Best Film at the 2002 Fantasporto Festival, FAUSTO 5.0 is a contemporary reworking of the Faust myth as a psychosexual surrealist horror film. Directed by Álex Ollé, Isidro Ortiz and Carlos Padrisa (better known as members of La Fura Dels Baus, the controversial experiemental theatre group responsible for the notorious sexually explicit stage play "XXX"), the film stars Miguel Ángel Solá (Tango), Eduard Fernández (The Goalkeeper) and Najwa Nimri (Sex And Lucia).
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IF YOU WERE TO SELL YOUR SOUL, WHAT WOULD YOU ASK FOR? Brought to the screen by Barcelona's controversial theatre group La Fura Dels Baus, FAUSTO 5.0 is contemporary and highly imaginative reworking of the Faust myth In the tradition of ANGEL HEART and JACOB S LADDER. Dr. Fausto (the acclaimed Miguel Ángel Solá), a specialist in terminal medicine spends his entire life with patients on the brink of death. So wrapped up in his routinue and soulless work he has become a man without dreams. A man closer to death than life. Whilst attending a medical conference in the city, Dr. Fausto meets the mysterious Santos Vella (Eduard Fernández), a man who claims to have once been his patient. A patient who claims the Doctor had given up on him for dead eight years ago. Fausto has no memory of him. The charismatic Santos quickly becomes the Doctor's guide around the city, and he's a guide with magician's skills. He re-introduces the jaded doctor to life and real experience, and makes a bold pact with the Doctor to turn any of his desires into reality. Prepare for a fantastic and horrendous journey through a tunnel of dark emotions which will change Fausto forever. SOME DESIRES CAN BECOME NIGHTMARES. DVD EXTRAS: Making of Fausto 5.0, Spanish 5.1, Catalan 5.1, Spanish DTS, English 2.0, Theatrical Trailer, Image Gallery.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I never knew that they made psychotronic films in Spain but after watching this amazing bit of cinema I feel re educated! Here's a brief summary of the story :
Dr. Fausto is a surgeon who deals with terminally ill cases & is on his way to a medical convention where he is due to present a paper when the first of many odd things happen - he's waiting for a train & because of his behaviour on the platform we get the impression that he might be contemplating suicide. After all his is not exactly a joyous occupation! The suicide idea turns out to be a red herring, otherwise the film would be over very quickly but once he's on the (very smart) train he gets eyed up by a very strange looking old lady! She converses with him but he has no idea who she is -he winds up taking her bag off the train as she has simply disappeared! If you think this is mad so far, stay with it! The next strange character that Fausto meets is a guy called Vela, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the classical appearance of Mephistopheles! Vela claims the doctor operated on him years ago by removing his stomach (!) but Fausto can't recall. Vela follows the doctor around, offering him happiness and the fulfilment of all his wishes but don't be fooled into thinking this is just a variation on the selling your soul to the devil story.
From here on in events resemble a cross between the nightmare imagery of Jacobs Ladder (remember that one?) & the grossness of Reanimator!
Sensitive dog owners need to be `cautioned'! You have been warned! There's some gratuitous sex involved too! To give away any more details would be criminal, so go check this out for yourself!
Bonus making of doco is really cool but I can't help wondering how they coped with 3 directors! The dubbed English language version is absolutely fine & all sub titles can be removed!
A great Saturday evening's entertainment!
Dr. Fausto is a surgeon who deals with terminally ill cases & is on his way to a medical convention where he is due to present a paper when the first of many odd things happen - he's waiting for a train & because of his behaviour on the platform we get the impression that he might be contemplating suicide. After all his is not exactly a joyous occupation! The suicide idea turns out to be a red herring, otherwise the film would be over very quickly but once he's on the (very smart) train he gets eyed up by a very strange looking old lady! She converses with him but he has no idea who she is -he winds up taking her bag off the train as she has simply disappeared! If you think this is mad so far, stay with it! The next strange character that Fausto meets is a guy called Vela, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the classical appearance of Mephistopheles! Vela claims the doctor operated on him years ago by removing his stomach (!) but Fausto can't recall. Vela follows the doctor around, offering him happiness and the fulfilment of all his wishes but don't be fooled into thinking this is just a variation on the selling your soul to the devil story.
From here on in events resemble a cross between the nightmare imagery of Jacobs Ladder (remember that one?) & the grossness of Reanimator!
Sensitive dog owners need to be `cautioned'! You have been warned! There's some gratuitous sex involved too! To give away any more details would be criminal, so go check this out for yourself!
Bonus making of doco is really cool but I can't help wondering how they coped with 3 directors! The dubbed English language version is absolutely fine & all sub titles can be removed!
A great Saturday evening's entertainment!
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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having seen la fura dels baus i had to see this movie . Cant understand why it is not more well known . Its a great surreal very catalan , very de sade , very spanish in style, crazy , odd , I didnt necessarily understand it all , but would be more than happy to watch it again . Dont let the cover put you off , this is not horror , more an exploration through posibilities.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Be Careful What You Wish For
19 Nov 2005
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Dr. Fausto, a surgeon who deals with terminally ill cases, is on his way to a medical convention where he is due to present a paper. On the way he is accosted by the devilish looking Santos Vela, a man who claims the doctor operated on him years ago. This is not a chance encounter. "Vela" follows the good doctor about, offering him happiness and the fulfillment of all his wishes, good and bad. And in spite of himself, Dr. Fausto succumbs.
Of course, getting your wishes fulfilled isn't always a good thing. Pretty soon, Fausto realizes he is in over his head. Things are getting--to say the least--creepy. How will he ever get out? How will he ever get rid of the Mephistophelean Santos Vela? Or, will he?
Thankfully, redemption is possible, and comes in a surprising but satisfying way--which, of course, I won't share with you. You'll have to watch this movie for yourself. I picked up the film to help with my Spanish, was thoroughly enchanted by it, watched it twice and loved it. Beautifully done, with great photography, sound, symbolism, over-the-top fantasies, and--of course--the unnaturally cheerful demon who is Santos Vela.
I recommend this one highly. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber.
Of course, getting your wishes fulfilled isn't always a good thing. Pretty soon, Fausto realizes he is in over his head. Things are getting--to say the least--creepy. How will he ever get out? How will he ever get rid of the Mephistophelean Santos Vela? Or, will he?
Thankfully, redemption is possible, and comes in a surprising but satisfying way--which, of course, I won't share with you. You'll have to watch this movie for yourself. I picked up the film to help with my Spanish, was thoroughly enchanted by it, watched it twice and loved it. Beautifully done, with great photography, sound, symbolism, over-the-top fantasies, and--of course--the unnaturally cheerful demon who is Santos Vela.
I recommend this one highly. Reviewed by Louis N. Gruber.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Surreal. Nothing is what it seems.
17 Jun 2005
Format:DVD
A very unusual film. The cinematography, sets, characters and story are all very different.
The story revolves around Dr. Fausto (a venerated doctor dealing in terminal medicine) and one of his past patients called Salles. Salles is an eccentric character, the kind of person who can get under your skin with his attitude and behavior. Salles is a demi genie and he helps (otherwise a very uptight and reserved) Dr. Fausto unveil his dark and hedonistic side. Salles encourages Fausto to be forceful with his wishes. Dr. Fausto had operated on a terminally ill Salles many years back (and allegedly removed his stomach). Salles recovered miraculously (because of wishful thinking) and maintained a grudge against Dr. Fausto for removing his stomach. His character is intriguing and you'll be confused if he is thankful or vengeful.
The transformation in Dr. Fausto's character is sudden and scary. The intriguing and somewhat confusing story is supplemented by dark ambient music, draped sets and psychedelic lighting. The end is sudden and will keep you guessing.
The story revolves around Dr. Fausto (a venerated doctor dealing in terminal medicine) and one of his past patients called Salles. Salles is an eccentric character, the kind of person who can get under your skin with his attitude and behavior. Salles is a demi genie and he helps (otherwise a very uptight and reserved) Dr. Fausto unveil his dark and hedonistic side. Salles encourages Fausto to be forceful with his wishes. Dr. Fausto had operated on a terminally ill Salles many years back (and allegedly removed his stomach). Salles recovered miraculously (because of wishful thinking) and maintained a grudge against Dr. Fausto for removing his stomach. His character is intriguing and you'll be confused if he is thankful or vengeful.
The transformation in Dr. Fausto's character is sudden and scary. The intriguing and somewhat confusing story is supplemented by dark ambient music, draped sets and psychedelic lighting. The end is sudden and will keep you guessing.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Strange and Kind of Compelling
19 Oct 2004
Format:DVD
This is a very odd, compelling retelling of the Faust legend set in contemporary Spain. The performances and visuals are excellent but it took me a little while to settle into the film and go along for the ride. It's not slow, but if you're expecting a fast-paced, emotionally satisfying entertainment then this is deifintely not for you. However, if you like your cinema somewhat challenging, ambiguous and little frightening then you'll find it quite worthwhile.
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