Movie · 2011
Is Faust (2011 film) based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Faust (2011 film) is based on the book Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1808).
The movie was released in 2011.
The book behind Faust (2011 film)
Faust
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · first published 1808 · tragedy
Play by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Other adaptations of Faust
- Phantom of the Paradise (film, 1974)
Common questions
Is Faust (2011 film) based on a book?
Yes. Faust (2011 film) is based on the book Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1808).
Who wrote the book Faust (2011 film) is based on?
Faust was written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and first published in 1808.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Faust before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's books
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice (film, 2010)
- Wrong Move (film, 1975)
- The Elective Affinities (film, 1996)
- Young Goethe in Love (film, 2010)
- Young Werther (film, 2024)