--- product_id: 1849342 title: "Mephisto (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - United Kingdom ]" price: "KD 9.13" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1849342-mephisto-uk-non-usa-format-pal-reg-0-import-united store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Mephisto (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - United Kingdom ] **Price:** KD 9.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mephisto (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - United Kingdom ] - **How much does it cost?** KD 9.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1849342-mephisto-uk-non-usa-format-pal-reg-0-import-united) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description ## Images ![Mephisto (UK) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - United Kingdom ] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XWPR8ELHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complex Political Film *by B***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 13, 2010* István Szabó's Mephisto is not always the easiest film to watch but the careful viewer will be rewarded. Klaus Maria Brandauer gives the performance of his career as actor Hendrik Hoefgen as he moves from a provincial player to acclaimed star and puppet of the Third Reich. The film is much more than a biopic of actor Gustaf Gründgens it is a subtle analysis of the place of art in an oppressive government.Hoefgen is a political idealist in his native Hamburg wanting to stage plays to bring art to the masses. He gives up his dream when he moves to Berlin and becomes a tool of the National Socialists. The exploration is whether or not true art has a place in this type of government or whether art is just another piece of propaganda that can be used to keep those in power in power. Hoefgen finds that the artist must give up everything including his soul to reach the top. Brandauer's performance is magnificent and he is supported by a great cast. Szabo's long time cinematographer Lajos Koltai creates a mood of oppression with his intentionally long sweeping shots that sometimes seem to go on forever.The film has long been out of print but can be found at some cost in this Anchor Bay edition which features a slightly dark transfer of the film with English subtitles. The subtitles are clear but may not always accurately translate the original German. The only extras are text biographies of Brandauer and Szabo and a short but vital featurette called The Naked Face which covers both Brandauer's and Szabo's methods for filmmaking.This is a long difficult film but well worth the investment of time for anyone interested in serious foreign films. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great film *by S***0 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 11, 2022* Klaus Maria Brandauer's performance is tremendous. Hadn't been able to find it on previous searches. Thanks Amazon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent film. This transfer looks good enough *by T***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2015* Excellent film. This transfer looks good enough, though it's probably only a bit better than the VHS I have in storage somewhere. Certainly, it's not restored. But it's probably the best version out there of the film, which is sadly neglected now.One huge issue I have with this edition, however, is the subtitles. While it's nice to have optional English subs, these ones are NOT optional. Hence, if you speak German, as I do, and you don't want to have the pictured obscured with captioning, you're out of luck. Note to DVD and Blu-ray manufacturers: we're passed the point of burnt-in subtitles; that's one of the many reasons that DVD technology, with its branching and options, is far superior to VHS. Welcome to 2015 :) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1849342-mephisto-uk-non-usa-format-pal-reg-0-import-united](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/1849342-mephisto-uk-non-usa-format-pal-reg-0-import-united) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*