Amadeus is a 1984 drama biopic film directed by Miloš Forman and written by Peter Shaffer. Adapted from Shaffer's stage play Amadeus, the story is based loosely on the lives of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri, two composers who lived in Vienna, Austria, during the latter half of the 18th century. The film was nominated for 53 awards and received 40, including eight Academy Awards (including Best Picture), four BAFTA Awards, four...
Salieri on the absolution via Mozart's music.
Emperor hearing from the Kapellmeister, Count and Salieri that there is no ba...
Emperor about Mozart's Figaro with no music for the dancing/
Salieri tells Mozart he will take this issue with the Director up with the Em...
Mozart about the Director having too much power.
Director to Mozart about the dangers of interpreting his majesty's edicts.
Director taking out the dance in Mozart's Figaro.
Director pointing out to Mozart that dancing should not be part of his play.
Emperor suggesting Mozart change to more elevated themes.
Emperor on the issue not being Mozart's music but his judgement of literature.
Leopold asking Mozart if his wife does not feed him properly.
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