The Faust Bible: How Murnau Made Magic 2026

Directed by Ben Porro

The groundbreaking visual effects of F.W. Murnau’s FAUST have remained shrouded in mystery since its release 100 years ago. Now, the publication of a long-lost book assembled by the filmmaker’s closest collaborators has revealed the spectacular secrets of this expressionist masterpiece. Utilising a trove of newly-unearthed sketches and on-set photographs, this exclusive Program Notes short documentary by Amos Levin and Ben Porro explores the artistic vision and technical wizardry behind the film’s most astonishing sequence: the flight around the world.