Tag: Film

The Devil of a Movie

Not so much a movie (although two movies exist with that title) but a character. Mephiso is of course, the devil in Faust I + II, the drama written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, generally considered the German play per se. I read it first at school (and loved it); I listened to the most famous production with Gustav Gründgens as Mephisto on lp so often that I know long stretches by heart; I used parts for auditioning pieces; I designed a stage for it – in other words, Faust and Mephisto have been with me for a long time.

There is a movie called Méphisto from 1931 with Jean Gabin, and Mephisto with Klaus Maria Brandauer, which won the 1982 Oscar for Best Foreign Film.

The above cinema in Ulm was named after the character.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Movie

“I Like to Watch”

Chauncey and Eve didn’t realise that they were being watched while they were cuddling and kissing and whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears.

Eve and Shirley didn’t realise they were being watched while they were watching intently on their part.

Jerzy didn’t realise he was being watched when he brought his beer to settle down and watch the action.

Hal didn’t realise that he was being watched when he sneered derisively at the lack of direction.

All in all, Being There was the most important thing.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Animals unaware