Amadeus (1984) Edit

A divine music...

A fire which never dies, burning you forever.

A funny tune, but it yielded good things.

A great Mass of death.

A hundred.

A little modesty might suit you better.

A miracle!

A miracle!

A single note, hanging there, unwavering.

A sweetheart or a pretty little wife

A tiresome piece. I heard it too.

A woman's much better than wine

A young man trying to impress beyond his abilities.

About the ballet.

Actually, the man had no ear at all.

Actually, you could.

After I die...

Ah, Mozart.

Ah!

All educated people agree on that.

All I ever wanted was to sing to God.

All men are equal in God's eyes.

All the same, I couldn't bear to think of anyone else touching her.

All the time fainter...

Am I not welcome?

Amen.

An excellent effort! You have shown us something...

And all you do is drink and talk nonsense and frighten me.

And as I stood there, understanding how...

And be sure tell no one what you do.

And believe me, I honored it.

And do you know what happened?

And drinking

And he's been commissioned to write an opera. Is it true?

And he's working on it very hard.

And here, this is not a ghost!

And his...

And I don't want you here. Just go, please.

And I swear to you, I never laid a finger on her.

And I'll give you my heart

And I'll give you my heart

And I'll try to do better too.

And I'm never gonna come see you again!

And if you finish by tomorrow night...

And it was wonderful.

And it's new!

And love our dove of peace

And love...

And music...

And nevermore we'll part

And not to be vague, that is the price.

And now he has returned the compliment.

And now look.

And now, good night to you all. It was...

And now...

And on dictus. And underneath, just violins. Arpeggios.

And so on, on and on.

And the penalty is...

And then deny me the talent?

And then, do you know what happened?

And then...

And there are simply too many notes. Just cut a few and it'll be perfect.

And we're a famous horsy

And what did you think of the music?

And when you make a soprano stew

Anything will do.

Are they?

Are you neglecting my request?

Are you sure it's an opera?

Are you sure you can't...

Are you...

As a matter of fact, I do.

As he got off the stool, he fell.

As I wandered through the salon...

As you honor the father who has devoted his life to yours...

Ask him if he would give me some money now.

Astounding!

At last, such immense joy!

At that moment I knew, beyond any doubt...

Bassoons, basset horns...

Be careful Be careful

Be careful. Come with me.

Be honest, tell me. You've been drinking.

Be my most tasty little dish

Be my most tasty little dish

Because His Majesty wishes it.

Because I've already found the most wonderful libretto.

Because there's nothing to see.

Because they do.

Because you are unjust...

Because you choose for your instrument...

Because, madame, I was at hand.

Before I leave this earth...

Being a foreigner, I'd love to learn.

Bello, bello, bello. Come on now, be honest!

Beloved father:

Better? What do you think?

Between us, no one in the world could do musical harm to the princess.

Brava, madame! You are an ornament to our stage.

Bravo, maestro.

Bravo, Majesty!

Bring the palace set back in, please.

But don't blame him. The fault is mine, entirely.

But he's working on it, he told me to tell you.

But I love you?

But I...

But it's impossible, I'm afraid.

But it's perfect as it is.

But my penalty! I've got to have a penalty!

But not German. I beg, Your Majesty.

But slowly.

But the man's a fool! He's a total mediocrity.

But there are those who have power over him.

But they showed no corrections of any kind. Not one.

But what did it matter?

But what is it that they don't like?

But why him?

But why?

But with opera, with music...

But you see, I am endowed with talent, and you with money.

But, in secret, I went to every one of those five.

But, Your Majesty...

C major.

Call me among the blessed.

Calm yourself. What's the matter with you?

Can I...?

Can we see the scene with the music, please?

Can you give me one reason I can understand?

Can you recall no melody of mine?

Can't you be my little dove?

Can't you talk to him?

Capezzoli di Venere! Nipples of Venus.

Certainly! Certainly, Herr Direktor!

Certainly.

Choose a man, not a baby, I said.

Come back later.

Come back tonight.

Come in!

Come in.

Come on, come on!

Come on, Papa. Hurry!

Come, come! Give me some gossip.

Come, we're going to listen to some music. Come!

Come.

Common time. Second beat of the first measure.

Composed by his devoted friend...

Composition doesn't pay. You know that.

Confutatis. A minor.

Consigned to flames of woe.

Continue. Very good.

Could I help you?

Couldn't be better.

Court composer...

Damn.

Dear God...

Dear Mozart, my sincere congratulations.

Delightful, court composer!

Did my work please you?

Did we vote in the end for German or Italian?

Did we?

Did you know?

Did you like it at all?

Did you try...?

Displace one note...

Displace one phrase, and the structure would fall.

Do any pupils come to the house?

Do you accept?

Do you accept?

Do you expect anyone to walk out into a mess like this every day?

Do you have me? Show me.

Do you have pupils?

Do you know how many people I've hired?

Do you know how much work went into it?

Do you know what for?

Do you know what these are?

Do you like this?

Do you mean it?

Do you not know that His Majesty has expressly forbidden ballet in operas?

Do you really think that subject is appropriate for a national theater?

Do you still want to look at these?

Do you want me to beg on the streets?

Does he work at all?

Does he?

Don Giovanni

Don't answer it.

Don't answer it.

Don't be shy.

Don't be stupid.

Don't keep calling me that.

Don't you have a maid?

Down payment?

Down to business. We're going to commission an opera from you.

Duet turns into trio.

Eagerly, I went there to seek him out.

Early!

Elevated! What does that mean, elevated?

Em yrram!

Even the pope in Rome.

Even without the politics, it would remain a vulgar farce.

Evening came.

Every day, sometimes for hours, I would pray.

Every night I sat with the emperor of Austria...

Everybody liked me.

Everybody's here, and we've got guests. Bravo! I've got some more.

Excellency, please.

Excellency...

Excellent, sire!

Excellent!

Excuse me, Majesty, but what do you think these could be?

Excuse me, my dear.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Excuse me. Wolfie, Mom isn't feeling very well.

Excuse me...

Excuse us, Fräulein. Good night, signore.

Extremely clever.

Favoritism.

Fifty.

Fill me with one piece of true music.

Finished?

First, I must get the death Mass, and then...

Five minutes, please.

Five minutes!

For God's sake, my son...

For his sake...

For the first time in my life, I began to know...

Forgive me, Majesty.

Forgive me, Mozart!

Forgive me.

Forgive me. We all have patriotic feelings of some kind.

Forgive your assassin!

Fourth beat of the first measure, on C.

Francesco!

Fresh sugar rolls.

Fresh sugar rolls.

From now on, we are enemies.

Gentlemen, I've just heard some news...

Gentlemen, please. A little less enthusiasm, I beg you.

Gentlemen, sit down.

Gentlemen.

German is...

Give him one more chance?

Give him this. That's his share.

Give me a hoof, my darling

Give me some hay, my darling

Give yourself some peace.

Go back to bed!

Go on, signore. Laugh.

Go on. Mock me. Laugh!

Go to the spa and get your health back. I was shocked.

Go, go. go.

Go!

Go! Go!

God bless, Your Grace! I thank Your Grace.

God was singing through this little man...

Good boy.

Good morning, Father.

Good morning, professor. Time for the water closet.

Good morning. This is my niece, Princess Elizabeth.

Good night.

Good, Majesty.

Good!

Good. Show me the whole thing from the beginning.

Good. Where's our friend?

Govern your tongue, Mozart! How dare you!

Grazie a lei, Signor Antonio.

Grazie, signore.

Grazie, signore.

Grazie, Wolfgang.

Guess, Your Majesty.

Guess.

Ha ha.

Half the house.

Half the receipts!

Have I seen it?

He became dizzy, that's all.

He came to Vienna to play some of his music...

He came to Vienna to play some of his music...

He could do musical harm to the princess.

He destroyed his own beloved, rather than let a mediocrity...

He didn't think I would enjoy it.

He drinks all day...

He gave me that longing...

He had simply written down music...

He has succeeded in alienating practically the whole of Vienna.

He jumped into her arms and said, Will you marry me? Yes or no?

He just sits there, writing and writing.

He kept seven snuffboxes in here. I could swear they were all gold.

He needs me, ma'am.

He never pays his debts.

He said to give you this.

He sits there all the time, doing some silly opera.

He'd be frantic if he knew they were missing.

He's here.

He's not here.

He's not to work on this anymore.

He's remarkable, Majesty. I heard an extraordinary opera of his last month.

He's setting that play to music?

Her mother's a very sweet woman, you'll...

Here again was the very voice of God.

Here is our illustrious court composer...

Here is the other one. I think you will love it.

Here, everything goes backwards.

Here, how about this?

Here!

Here.

Here's the third one. So? Here we go.

Herr Mozart frightens me.

Herr Mozart, play. Please, I beg you.

Herr Mozart, why don't you name your son's penalty?!

Herr Mozart!

Herr Mozart?

Herr Mozart.

Herr Mozart.

Herr Mozart. What a surprise!

Herr Salieri composed this little march for you.

Herr Salieri?

Herr Zummer?

His bed. His wedding bed.

His funeral!

His Majesty has been more than patient, signore.

How are we supposed to live?

How can I help you?

How can you be so boring? Tea!

How charming, but why did he not come himself?

How could I tell him...

How do you like it?

How does one do that?

How does one kill a man?

How good is he, this Mozart?

How is your...

How much will you pay him now? Down payment.

How shall one say, direktor?

How was I?

How well are you trained in music?

How would you translate that?

However...

I absolve you.

I absolve you.

I admit it is.

I admit, I was jealous...

I am fed to the teeth with these...

I am their champion.

I am their patron saint.

I am working on something that will explode like a bomb all over Europe.

I am! I'm stopping it. Slowly.

I assume she's the virtuoso in that department.

I believe...

I brought him home.

I brought samples of his work so he can be considered for the appointment.

I can offer you God's forgiveness.

I can't lose this post. I simply can't.

I can't say that I do.

I can't think of a time when I didn't know his name.

I can't think of anyone to whom I'd dare recommend him.

I cannot leave alone a soul in pain.

I could kill him! I mean, really! Kill him!

I couldn't believe my eyes, poor little thing.

I did it. And I was proud to do it.

I didn't know you were home.

I didn't.

I dine with the emperor tomorrow evening.

I do everything I can to help you.

I do not censor things lightly. When I do, I have good reason.

I don't have it yet.

I don't know where they met or how. There she stood!

I don't like him! Another one!

I don't like to talk against a fellow musician.

I don't like what he did with your opera. It was common.

I don't mean that he's lazy, because he works all day long.

I don't need to tell you I said nothing, whatever, to the emperor.

I don't think it was really decided, Your Majesty.

I don't think you have, Herr Direktor. It's quite new.

I don't think you should become known in Vienna as a debtor, Mozart.

I don't trust that man.

I don't understand.

I don't want pupils!

I feel wrong being here.

I feel wrong.

I have no idea.

I have no intention of dismissing you. You will remain in my service...

I have no one else to turn to.

I have scenes...

I have to have time for composition.

I have to tell you.

I hear your concerts are quite successful.

I heard the music of true forgiveness filling the theater...

I hope you won't find it improper, but I've written a march in his honor.

I kept my hands off women.

I knew God had arranged it all. That was obvious.

I knew...

I know it!

I know your work well.

I know, I know.

I know, I know.

I know! Let's go dancing. Papa loves parties, don't you?

I liked myself.

I liked the horse.

I look dreadful.

I love you.

I love you.

I mean, I won't actually show concubines exposing their...

I missed you so much.

I name a penalty!

I name the penalty! I name the penalty!

I need a minute to practice.

I never knew that music like that was possible.

I only ever dine with people of my own height!

I prayed as I had never prayed before.

I promise you...

I really cannot do that, sir.

I regret it is not too familiar.

I regret we have no servants to show you out, Herr Salieri.

I sat there, not knowing whether she would return or not.

I saw a woman...

I speak for all mediocrities in the world.

I suppose so.

I swear it.

I swear, there's nothing like that in the piece.

I tell you, if you played Don Giovanni here...

I tell you...

I thank you!

I think I found out about the money, sir.

I think I'll take this up with the emperor.

I think I'm right in saying that, aren't I, court composer?

I think it's an interesting notion to keep Mozart in Vienna.

I think so, sire. Yes.

I think we should help Mozart all we can.

I think you overestimate our dear Viennese, friend.

I think you really are going mad.

I thought you did not care for my work, or me.

I threw the entire score into the fire, he made me so angry.

I threw the entire score into the fire, he made me so angry.

I told him that, but he won't listen to me.

I treat them just like my own children.

I understand.

I understand. And that's all?

I want to meet this young man. Arrange a pleasant welcome for him.

I want you to come back to Salzburg with me.

I was a model of virtue.

I was asked to come here and offer my services to you.

I was assisting him.

I was foolish.

I was staring through the cage...

I was the most famous composer in Europe.

I was thinking of Herr Mozart. What is your view?

I was too indulgent with him.

I wasn't born a court composer, you know.

I went to the theater to tell Mozart something, anything...

I will get him the royal position.

I will hinder and harm your creature on earth...

I will look at them the moment I can.

I will speak for you, Father.

I will speak for you, Father.

I would never miss anything you had written.

I would prefer you dismissed me. It's obvious I don't satisfy.

I wouldn't know that, sir.

I wouldn't presume.

I wrote 40 operas alone.

I wrote it.

I, for once, in the end, laughing at him!

I'd live like a prince without thinking

I'll be the richest man in Vienna. I'll pay you back double. Anything.

I'll set it to the finest music ever offered a monarch.

I'm a famous...

I'm a married woman, sir.

I'm a vulgar man...

I'm afraid Mozart is a lost cause, baron.

I'm afraid you're rather innocent.

I'm back.

I'm flattered.

I'm frightened. I'm very, very frightened!

I'm from a small town.

I'm here.

I'm leaving.

I'm not gonna marry you. You're a fiend.

I'm not leaving you.

I'm sick to death of that tune!

I'm so ashamed.

I'm sorry, I didn't know you wrote that.

I'm sorry, no.

I'm tired of this game.

I've come to dinner

I've decided.

I've taken out everything that could give offense. I hate politics.

Identical notes and rhythm.

If a man cannot earn, he must borrow.

If he didn't want me to praise him with music...

If His Grace is not satisfied, he can dismiss me.

If I offer mine...

If you had been me...

If you'd just...

Imagine it!

Imagine the longest time it could be sustained, then double it.

In a few years, I was his court composer. Isn't that incredible?

In a harem, Majesty. In a seraglio.

In a harem.

In a play, if more than one person speaks at once...

In my opinion, it's time we had a piece in our own language.

In return...

In that case, gentlemen, I think...

In there, sir.

In these dangerous times I cannot afford to provoke our people...

Is he working?

Is it modern?

Is it not good?

Is it true?

Is my pupil still interested in learning the art of music?

Is talent like that...

Is that it?

Is that woman still lying on the floor?

Is the emperor angry with me?

Is this your idea, Papa?

It better be.

It doesn't, especially. It could be in Turkish if you really want.

It goes with the harmony!

It has been banned by the emperor.

It is miraculous.

It is not your place to ask questions. Is it true?

It is your regulation, sire.

It looks so marvelous and I love it.

It seemed to me I was hearing the voice of God.

It should infuriate the archbishop...

It starts as a duet. A husband and wife quarreling.

It stirs up hatred between classes.

It was a very popular tune in its day.

It was actually... It was beyond belief.

It was clear to me...

It was incomprehensible!

It was...

It will be an honor. Please give him my warmest regards.

It would be an honor for me.

It would be such a tremendous honor!

It'll be the best thing I've ever done. The best thing anyone...

It's a French play, Kapellmeister.

It's a post all Vienna seeks.

It's a sublime piece.

It's all right here in my noodle. The rest is just scribbling.

It's an interesting idea, Majesty, but...

It's cream cheese mixed with sugar...

It's embarrassing. Can't you think of anyone who can do something for him?

It's entirely new. The people will go mad for it.

It's full of proper German virtues.

It's impossible.

It's just that he's not practical.

It's mine.

It's not a question of liking, Majesty.

It's not easy cleaning up after me.

It's not fair. I worry about you all the time.

It's not indecent. It's highly moral, Majesty.

It's not noise. It's a perfect harmony!

It's one thing...

It's outrageous.

It's quality work.

It's set... The whole thing is set in a...

It's the best music in Vienna today, don't you agree?

It's too soon.

It's Turkish.

It's unfair that a man like that should have power over our work!

It's up to you.

It's very serious.

It's very tempting, sir.

It's what His Majesty thinks that counts.

Italian is the proper language for opera.

Italian?

Italian.

Just a God of torture.

Just a pulse.

Just a...

Just as if we weren't here.

Just go ahead.

Just let me tell you how it begins.

Just like your husband.

Just write it down.

Kapellmeister Bonno, Count Orsini Rosenberg and Salieri.

Kapellmeister?

Katerina, I...

Keep it. It's already here in my head.

Keep playing!

Keep playing! That's it!

Keeps me at such a distance.

Kill me Kill me

Kiss my ass.

Least of all, the creature.

Leave me alone.

Leave them with me. I assure you, they will be safe.

Leporello! Some hay!

Let me celebrate your glory through music...

Let me offer you some refreshment.

Let me stay here with you.

Let me... Let me sit here.

Let's begin.

Let's go to the palace. You can talk to the emperor...

Let's have some fun.

Look at her! Isn't she beautiful? Now, Papa, confess it.

Look, old man!

Look...

Look...

Look...

Looks and talent don't always go together, Katerina.

Looks don't concern me, maestro.

Lord, make me a great composer.

Lord...

Love. Again!

Madame Cavalieri is here for her lesson, sir.

Madame...

Madame...

Maestro.

Majesty, it is only a comedy.

Majesty, this is just a frolic. A piece about love.

Majesty, you choose the language.

Majesty!

Majesty!

Majesty...

Majesty...

Majesty...

Make me famous through the world.

Make me immortal.

Making my defeat more bitter with every passing bar.

Making my defeat more bitter with every passing bar.

Marry me.

May I just do that, Majesty? Show you how it begins? Just that?

May I play it when he comes in?

Mediocrities everywhere...

Mine?

Mm hm.

Mm hm.

Mm hm.

Mm hm.

Mmm! Is that good!

Molested, Majesty.

Money simply slips through his fingers. It's ridiculous.

Money. Money.

Mozart is not entirely to be trusted alone with young ladies.

Mozart is not here.

Mozart is writing a new opera. An Italian opera.

Mozart was lucky the emperor yawned only once.

Mozart, music is not the issue here.

Mozart, that's wonderful! Wonderful!

Mozart!

Mozart!

Mozart.

Mozart.

Mozart.

Mozart...

Much better than wine Much better than wine

My advice is for you to marry this charming young lady...

My answer is no, Mozart.

My concern is to protect you...

My dear fellow, there are in fact...

My father, he did not care for music.

My hairdresser said everything this year's going to be Turkish.

My heart was filling up...

My husband has gone to a concert.

My husband spends far more than he can ever earn.

My music.

My music...

My name is Lorl, sir. I'm a maidservant.

My plan was so simple...

My sister Antoinette helped him up. Know what he did?

My son can't accept such an offer, no matter how generous...

Name it. I'll do anything you say. Anything.

Name us a German virtue.

Naturally, the Italians! Of course, always the Italians!

Nevertheless, at the risk of imposing...

News travels fast in Vienna.

Next time you wish me to instruct another of your dogs, let me know.

Nine performances! Nine! That's all it's had! Withdrawn!

No matter how painful?

No one calls you that.

No one doubts your talent. It's your literary judgment that's in question.

No other reason why you'd marry someone like that.

No, but I'm broke.

No, he doesn't.

No, I don't think you do.

No, I mean to come to my opera.

No, I'm not tired at all.

No, my dear fellow, the language is not finally the point.

No, no, no. You can't take him away now.

No, no. He has yet to achieve mediocrity.

No, no. Wait!

No, please. It's not a holy relic.

No, sir. This was my own idea.

No, the honor would be all mine.

No, Wolfie, not this. Not this.

No! It's right that he should hear! I'm sick to death of it.

No! Please! I don't want you to see it. I don't want anyone to see it.

No! Say it backwards, shitwit!

No! This is nonsense!

No?

No.

No. But I'm the best.

No. No, I...

Not at the snobby court. You could do anything you like.

Not entirely. Not altogether.

Not from oppression. He's measuring a space.

Not of the brilliant little prodigy...

Not that I've seen.

Nothing!

Nothing. He can marry who he pleases, I don't give a damn.

Now the orchestra. Second bassoon, bass trombones, basses.

Now the tenors.

Now you play it backwards!

Now, Herr Mozart!

Now, that is a challenge! That is a challenge.

Now!

Now.

Oblige me!

Of course it'll be to his satisfaction.

Of course not.

Of course not.

Of course she feeds me. She stuffs me like a goose all day!

Of course, in Italy we know nothing about love.

Of course, now and then, just now and then...

Of course, welcome. Papa, welcome! Welcome!

Of course. It's the best opera yet written.

Of what?

Offer me your confession.

Oh, I am frightened, sir, really!

Oh, yes.

Oh!

Oh! Then you must know this.

Oh.

Oh. No. We could if we wanted...

Oh...

On A.

On paper.

On stage, for all to see.

On the page it looked...

One day I will laugh at you.

One hears such sounds...

One of my own pupils, a very young singer...

One piece with your breath in it, so I know that you love me.

One royal pupil, and all of Vienna will come flocking.

One word from me and the post is his.

Only an idiot would ask him to work on that!

Only for six months. Eight, at the most.

Only talent interests a woman of taste.

Opera is here to ennoble us, Mozart.

Or don't we need to bother anymore?

Or this?

Ostinato, on A. Like this:

Page after page of it. As if he were just taking dictation.

Papa!

Papa?

Part of music, getting used to an audience. Right, Herr Mozart?

People send us gifts all the time.

People so lofty, they sound as if they shit marble!

People walk and dance and sing and even talk backwards.