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Amadeus

Amadeus

DramaMusicBiography
1984, Movie, 2h 40min
The life, success and troubles of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as told by Antonio Salieri, the contemporaneous composer who was insanely jealous of Mozart's talent and claimed to have murdered him.
Country: United States,France
Director:
Miloš Forman
Cast:
F. Murray Abraham,
Simon Callow,
Vincent Schiavelli,
Cynthia Nixon
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8.4
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ian91
Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

As required, F. Murray Abraham gives the performance of a lifetime: brooding, soul-deep, an Iago of seething passion, who always keeps the audience close, intimate to his plans.

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michaelthomsen
Michael Thomsen
rated 9

Som bekendt er filmen overvejende fiktion, men stadig en fantastisk fabel om geni vs. middelmådighed.

3 years ago
pw
pw
rated 10

Ett mästerverk faktiskt.

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

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Miloš Forman
Director
F. Murray Abraham
As Antonio Salieri
Simon Callow
As Emanuel Schikaneder
Vincent Schiavelli
As Salieri's Valet
Cynthia Nixon
As Lorl
Karel Engel
As Mental Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
Jeffrey Jones
As Emperor Joseph II
Jiří Lír
As Salzburg Man

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"Amadeus" is a riveting exploration of the tumultuous relationship between two extraordinary composers, Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Set in 18th-century Vienna, the film unfolds through Salieri's perspective as he grapples with his deep envy of Mozart's unparalleled talent. As Mozart rises to fame with his provocative and genius compositions, Salieri becomes increasingly tormented by feelings of inadequacy and jealousy. The film captures the dark interplay between admiration and rivalry, leading to profound questions about art, ambition, and divine inspiration. With stunning visuals and a breathtaking score, "Amadeus" immerses viewers in a world where passion for music collides with human frailty. Witness a gripping narrative that examines the complexities of genius and mediocrity against the backdrop of one of history’s greatest musical rivalries.

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