I saw this film when it came to the big screen in the 80's. What a superb film, a great teaching moment. Superb performance by F Murray Abraham. Here we can see ourselves mirrored in the person of Salieri, our pride and vanity. It is a lesson in humility that teaches that 'My will be done' begets chaos, and destruction and despair, but hope is kept alive in that the examined life can be worthwhile if we learn from it. Visually enchanting, musically mesmerizing, humanly touching. A stunning work it's 8 Oscar haul fully recognizes. A fantastic period drama that will stand as a timeless masterpiece. I now keep a DVD copy in video my library.
