Mephisto (1981) Original Movie Poster Folded 27x41
Mephisto (1981) Original Movie Poster Folded 27x41
Mephisto (1981) Original Movie Poster Folded 27x41
"Mephisto" (1981), directed by István Szabó, is a poignant exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by an ambitious Hungarian actor, Hendrik Höfgen, played by Klaus Maria Brandauer. Set against the backdrop of 1930s Germany, the film chronicles Höfgen's rise to fame as he navigates the complexities of art, politics, and personal ambition amid the encroaching threat of Nazism. As he becomes increasingly entangled with the regime, the film delves into themes of identity, compromise, and the dark allure of power, ultimately questioning the price of artistic integrity in a world marked by oppression. Brandauer's captivating performance earned him widespread acclaim, making "Mephisto" a compelling meditation on the relationship between art and totalitarianism.