Devil in the detail: 100 years on, FW Murnau’s Faust scrapbook reveals the secrets of his silent masterpiece

TL;DR

FW Murnau, a renowned silent film director, created visually stunning films like Nosferatu and Sunrise.
His 1926 film Faust, based on Goethe's play, was his final German production and the most expensive Ufa film at the time.
The Faust Bible, a book created by art directors Robert Herlth and Walter Röhrig, documents the making of Faust with unseen images and details.
The book was originally a prop, a Bible, that was altered with sketches and photos as a gift for Murnau.
It survived numerous potential losses, including wartime bombing and floods, before being acquired by the Cinémathèque Française.
The book reveals how Murnau and his crew achieved the film's innovative visual effects and cinematography, emphasizing collaboration.
Techniques like the 'unchained camera' and meticulously planned set designs and lighting contributed to the film's distinctive look.
The book includes details on specific sequences, such as the 'flight around the world,' and showcases the creative process behind them.

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