Description
Imfausto
Book Summary
Imfausto is an aesthetic and metaphysical journey born from Fernando Pessoa's unfinished Faust, transforming into a deeply intimate cinematic work. Filmmaker Gerardo Ballesteros orchestrates a dialogue between the Lisbon poet's verses and the visual grammar of cinema, building a bridge between literature and the moving image. This book offers a unique look at the process of adapting and reinterpreting a classic.
What is it about?
The work focuses on the short film of the same name by Gerardo Ballesteros, which uses Fernando Pessoa’s fragmentary Faust as a starting point to construct a cinematic reinterpretation. The book explores how Ballesteros takes on the adaptation of the Pessoan corpus, weaving a dialogue between the poet's verses and the visual language of film. It is a journey that probes the expressive possibilities of literature brought to the screen, offering an artistic experience that transcends the boundaries of both media.
Main themes
- Cinematic reinterpretation of Fernando Pessoa's work
- Dialogue between literature and cinema as artistic languages
- Creative process of adapting fragmentary texts
- Intimacy and aesthetics in visual narrative
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for readers interested in the work of Fernando Pessoa, literary adaptations for film, and the creative processes that fuse both languages. It is also of great interest to cinephiles, art and literature students, and anyone seeking a profound reflection on the relationship between the written word and the moving image.
What this book provides
- A detailed look at the process of cinematographically adapting a classic text
- The exploration of connections between poetry and visual language
- An approach to the creative universe of Gerardo Ballesteros and his work
- A reflection on fragmentariness and artistic reinterpretation
Technical specifications
- Author: Ballesteros, Gerardo; Pessoa, Fernando
- Publisher: El Toro Celeste
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: DIVERSA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 94
- Weight: 169 g
Editorial review
Imfausto presents itself as a unique work that invites reflection on the limits and possibilities of artistic adaptation. The combination of Pessoa's poetry with Ballesteros's cinematic vision offers an enriching experience for those looking to explore the intersections between literature and film. It is a book that will undoubtedly spark the interest of followers of both creators and those who appreciate art in its most experimental and reflective dimension.