Amadeus classism
In the movie Amadeus, Milos Forman brilliantly depicts Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s short-lived life and the classical era in which he lived. The movie appeared more dramatic than Mozart’s actual life but the general significant facts were portrayed well. He was a shinning star in his age, but under-appreciated by his viewers. It seemed as if Antonio Salieri, Mozart’s unknown enemy, was one of the only people to truly appreciate his music and talent as an artist, while living in jealousy of him his whole life. This film portrays Mozart as a natural genius when it comes to music, and after viewing this one might think he took his talent for granted. The real-life Mozart was quoted saying, “People make a mistake who think that my art has come easily to me. Nobody has devoted so much thought to composition as I. The
Other situations, such as the overall environment gave this film the feeling of Classicism. Buildings were all seen as the Classical architectural style along with the furnishings in the housing, theaters, and palaces. The lifestyles and attitudes of most people shown in the film were stereotypical of the middle to upper class individuals. Everyone was usually dressed properly in public with lavishly flowing gowns worn by women, men in a nothing less than a suit, and everyone wearing an exorbitant wig. Everyone of stature was to attend the balls, operas, and dances hosted by the aristocracy. In the film, and somewhat in reality, Amadeus seemed to be the “leper” of his class. People respected him for his work and genius with music, but never truly understood him. Forman made Mozart’s character stand out when he sai
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