Faust (1926) – Filming Locations
Fantasy / Drama / Horror · Directed by F. W. Murnau · Starring Gösta Ekman, Camilla Horn
God and Satan wager on the soul of a learned and prayerful alchemist as part of their eternal war over Earth.
Where was Faust filmed?
- Berlin, Germany, Berlin – Interior scenes of Faust's study and the medieval town sequences. Most of the film's interior scenes and elaborate sets were constructed at the UFA studios, the premier German film facility of the era, where Murnau had full control over lighting and production design
- Tivoli, Italy, Tivoli – The earthly paradise and garden sequences where Mephisto transports Faust. The stunning Renaissance gardens provided an ideal location for Murnau to film the visually opulent paradise scenes with natural lighting and architectural grandeur
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Establishing shots and exterior sequences of the Italian city settings. Italian locations provided authentic European architecture and atmosphere for the scenes set in Italy during Faust's journey with Mephisto