Plot
Antonio Salieri believes that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's music is divine and miraculous. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. He began his career as a devout man who believes his success and talent as a composer are God's rewards for his piety. He's also content as the respected, financially well-off, court composer of Austrian Emperor Joseph II. But he's shocked to learn that Mozart is such a vulgar creature, and can't understand why God favored Mozart to be his instrument. Salieri's envy has made him an enemy of God whose greatness was evident in Mozart. He is ready to take revenge against God and Mozart for his own musical mediocrity.
Written by
Peter Shaffer, Zdenek Mahler
Directed by
Milos Forman
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
The Saul Zaentz Company, AMLF
Languages
Latin, Italiano, Deutsch, English
Awards
Won 8 Oscars. 43 wins & 15 nominations total