Miloš Forman
2) Ragtime
Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
From the E.L. Doctorow novel of 1906 America, a compelling story of human emotions and a reflection of the innocence, excitement and drama of an important time in America's history. It is now an award winning Broadway musical.
3) Hair
Pub. Date
[1999]
Edition
Widescreen/Standard edition.
Language
English
Description
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort...
Series
Criterion collection volume 1081
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Blu-ray special edition.
Language
English
Description
"In Munich in 1972, eight renowned filmmakers each brought their singular artistry to the spectacle of the Olympic Games, capturing the joy and pain of competition and the kinetic thrill of bodies in motion for an aesthetically adventurous sports film unlike any other. Made to document the Olympic Summer Games--an event that was ultimately overshadowed by the tragedy of a terrorist attack--Visions of Eight features conributions from Miloš Forman,...
6) Black Peter
Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Czech
Description
This first feature film by Milos Forman presents Peter, a teenage malcontent, who lands a job in a grocery store, which pleases his pompous father. When, Peter finds the work distasteful and depressing, he seeks relief through a clumsy romance with a young girl. A delightful coming-of-age film that finds its humor in the keenly observed details of youthful romance, teenage dissatisfaction, and the small moments of life.
8) Valmont
Pub. Date
[2002]
Edition
Widescreen format (2.35:first).
Language
English
Description
The vindictive widow Merteuil bets her friend debaucherous Valmont that he cannot seduce the virtuous (and married) Madame de Tourvel. If Valmont succeeds he may also bed Merteuil, but if he fails he must join a monastery. Set amongst the aristocracy in France in the 18th century.
11) Amadeus
Pub. Date
[1997]
Language
English
Description
Adapted from Shaffer's play, the film presents the life of Antonio Salieri, a mediocre 18th century Viennese composer obsessed with and jealous of the musical genius of the age: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
13) Les bien-aimés
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
Français
Description
In 1964 Paris, Madeleine works as a shoe salesgirl and a part-time prostitute. She falls in love with Jaromil, a Czech doctor she picks up, and the two continue to see each other for years despite Madeleine's marriage to another man. Meanwhile, Madeleine's daughter Vera has romantic trouble of her own: she is torn between her longtime boyfriend and an unobtainable American musician.
15) Amadeus
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
Anamorphic widescreen.
Language
English
Description
The story of Mozart during his time in Vienna, as seen through the eyes of his jealous rival Antonio Salieri.
17) Amadeus
Pub. Date
2009
Edition
Director's cut.
Language
English
Description
1781, Vienna. Court composer Antonio Salieri believes that Mozart's music is divine. He wishes he was himself as good a musician as Mozart so that he can praise the Lord through composing. But he is unable to understand why God favored Mozart who is such a vulgar, bawdy and impish creature, to be his instrument. Salieri goes mad with envy and has made himself an enemy of God. He is set to take revenge and plots to destroy Mozart by any means necessary....
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