The Studio of Dr. Faustus

Ateljéinteriör / The Studio of Dr. Faustus / Atelierinterieur


Retrospektive, Sweden 1956, 9 Min., no dialogue


This short is the only colour film Peter Weiss ever made. It uses surrealistic images of a fantastical Faust figure in his laboratory, portraying a lunatic whose thoughts are reflected with distorting lenses, collages, and electronic music (by Weiss himself). Jan Christer Bengtsson wrote, “this is a blunt, poetic rendering of the inner experiences of an artist”.

The film is part of the short film programme with 9 short films by Peter Weiss.


Director Peter Weiss, Ragnar Kihlstedt

Screenplay Peter Weiss

Producer Carlo Derkert, Ragnar Kihlstedt, Peter Weiss

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Cast Carlo Derkert

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Screenings

06.11.2025 13:15 Stadthalle Hall 4