Amadeus 1984
Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman in 1984, is based on a play by Peter Shaffer. Winning 8 Oscars, this film became one of the most popular films of the year. It was very helpful in educating the public about Mozart’s works, but it was criticized for historical inaccuracies. There is very little historical evidence for the rivalry between Antonio Salieri and Mozart. In fact, Mozart and Salieri likely viewed each other as friends and colleagues. Documentary evidence shows that Salieri gave Mozart scores from the public library and presented Mozart’s works on stage many times. Additionally, Mozart’s son Franz Xaver became his music teacher. The fact that he never showed his works is overly dramatized in the film. Also, when Mozart’s works are examined, it can be seen that he made many arrangements. Mozart worked hard and developed his excellent knowledge and skills in accordance with Europe’s music traditions. Shaffer and Forman realized that they never wanted to present a true biography of Mozart, explaining on the DVD of the film that the dramatic narrative was inspired by the story of Abel in the Bible, and they did not want to present it as a true biography of Mozart. and Kabil are brothers, we love God, we despise the other. Mozart’s life is almost the opposite pole of his music. His irrational behavior in showing his talent and his unhealthy attitude towards life cause Antonio Salieri to doubt himself and Amadeus. Antonio, who is much more disciplined and ambitious in music than others, cannot be as successful as the god of music. These thoughts eventually lead them to form other relationships… A masterpiece dedicated to the relationship between Amadeus Mozart, who has divine musical talent, and Antonio Salieri. A classic that focuses on the relationship between art and the personality of the artist and tells the life of a master musician through Salieri.
