1960 Faust German Expressionist Cinema Promo Poster Gustaf Gründgens Art House

FAUST – Original German Cinema Poster (1960)
Gustaf Gründgens / Goethe

Original West German theatrical poster for the 1960 cinema release of Faust, the filmed stage production directed by and starring Gustaf Gründgens, widely regarded as the definitive Mephistopheles of the 20th century. The film documents Gründgens’s celebrated Hamburg staging at the Deutsches Schauspielhaus and was produced in color specifically for cinema exhibition, not as a simple stage record.

The poster uses a restrained, typography-led design with bold black, grey, and magenta fields, reflecting early-1960s German modernist graphic style. Instead of imagery, it features prominent review excerpts from leading newspapers, underscoring the film’s cultural status. The official West German film rating “Prädikat: besonders wertvoll” is clearly displayed, marking the work as artistically significant.

This production occupies an important place in postwar German cultural history, preserving a landmark theatrical interpretation of Goethe’s Faust while asserting cinema as a serious medium for literary drama. Posters for this release were issued in limited numbers and are considerably scarcer than standard narrative film posters of the period.

Details

Germany, 1960

Original cinema poster (one-sheet)

Film in color, produced by Walter Traut (Divina), released by Gloria-Film

Text in German

In Good Vintage Condition - Fold Wear, Edge Wear, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On The Poster. Unfolded Measures Approx. 16-1/2" Wide by 23-1/4" Tall. Will Be Shipped Folded.

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