Amadeus (film)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Write what each word means, using the article.

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Amadeus (film)?Peter Shaffer
2. What is the film genre?Period biographical drama
3. What is the director?Miloš Forman
4. What is the movie Amadeus about?It tells the story of the brilliant composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his jealous rival, the composer Salieri, set in 18th-century Vienna.
5. Who made the movie Amadeus?The film was directed by Miloš Forman and the screenplay was written by Peter Shaffer, based on his play that was inspired by Alexander Pushkin.

Period Drama: A film genre that recreates a specific historical era, emphasizing authentic costumes, settings, and social customs.
Fantasia: In music, a composition characterized by free improvisation and imaginative structure; here, used metaphorically for a fictionalized account.
Biographical Drama: A film that dramatizes the life of a real person, often focusing on significant events and relationships.
National Film Registry: A list maintained by the U.S. Library of Congress of films deemed 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant' for preservation.