Milos Forman
Born February 18, 1932 · Čáslav, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
2
Films reviewed
8.5
Avg. rating
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Best-reviewed
1975–1984
Years active
Biography
Jan Tomáš "Miloš" Forman (/ˈmiːloʊʃ/; Czech: [ˈmɪloʃ ˈforman]; February 18, 1932 – April 13, 2018) was a Czech and American film director, screenwriter, actor, and professor who rose to fame in his native Czechoslovakia before emigrating to the United States in 1968.
Forman was an important figure in the Czechoslovak New Wave. Film scholars and Czechoslovak authorities saw his 1967 film The Firemen's Ball as a biting satire on Eastern European Communism. The film was initially shown in theatres in his home country in the more reformist atmosphere of the Prague Spring. However, it was later banned by the Communist government after the invasion by the Warsaw Pact countries in 1968. Forman was subsequently forced to leave Czechoslovakia for the United States, where he continued making films, gaining wider critical and financial success. In 1975, he directed One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) starring Jack Nicholson as a patient in a mental institution. The film received widespread acclaim, and was the second in history to win all five major Academy Awards: Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, Actor in Leading Role, and Actress in Leading Role.
In 1978, he directed the anti-war musical Hair which premiered at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival. In 1981, he directed the turn of the century drama film, Ragtime, which was known for its large ensemble cast. The film went on to receive 8 Academy Award nominations. His next feature was a period biographical film, Amadeus (1984), based on the life of famed classical musician Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart starring Tom Hulce, and F. Murray Abraham. The film was both a critical and financial success earning 11 nominations with 8 wins including for Best Picture, and another win for Forman as Best Director. In 1996, Forman received another Academy Award nomination for Best Director for The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996).
Throughout Forman's career he won 2 Academy Awards, 3 Golden Globe Awards, Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, a British Academy Film Award, a César Award, David di Donatello Award, and the Czech Lion.
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“The public reaction to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" has been mixed and varied, with some criticizing the portrayal of mental illness and others praising Jack Nicholson's performance. The internet has also played a role in spreading wild theories about the movie, such as the one claiming that the Chief killed McMurphy because he thought McMurphy was ignoring him.”
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“The public reaction to "Amadeus" is largely positive, with many praising the film's attention to detail and performances. The reviews highlight the complexity of Salieri's character and Tom Hulce's portrayal of Mozart, suggesting that Abraham's performance is particularly noteworthy. The comments also suggest that the movie has been well-received by audiences and collectors alike.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Dick Cavett Show(1968)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Guest
- American Playhouse(1982)TV Series · 1 epas Self (voice)
- The South Bank Show(1978)TV Series · 1 ep
- Spécial cinéma(1974)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche(1975)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- Film '72(1971)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Omnibus(1967)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Cérémonie des César(1976)TV Series · 1 epas Self - President
- Please Turn the Page(1977)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Man on the Moon(1999)Director
- The People vs. Larry Flynt(1996)Director
- Hair(1979)Director
- Valmont(1989)Director
- Goya's Ghosts(2006)Director
- Golden Sixties(2009)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Keeping the Faith(2000)as Father Havel
- Beloved(2011)as Jaromil
- The Statue of Liberty(1985)as Self - Film Director
- Heartburn(1986)as Dimitri