Gounod's Faust is one of the most performed operas in the world... in its final version. The original 1859 edition, however, is not so common. This week, you can discover how music and words enhance each other in this celebrated production from Opéra de Lille. 🎥 Full interview with conductor Louis Langrée and director Denis Podalydès: operavision.eu/performance/faust 🔔 Friday 12 September at 19:00 CET Credit: Opéra de Lille – Réalisation Déroute vidéo | OperaVision

🎬 Faust (2011), directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, is a visually striking adaptation of the classic German legend. The film reimagines the story of Faust, a scholar driven by insatiable curiosity and ambition, who makes a pact with the devil, Mephistopheles, in exchange for knowledge and power. Set in a grim and surreal world, Sokurov’s version explores themes of greed, corruption, and existential despair, offering a haunting portrayal of humanity's darker impulses. The film, known for its dreamlik