Mozart and Salieri (1962)
Film version of the Rimsky Korsakov opera from the Pushkin story. Motsart i Salyeri (Mozart and Salieri), based on a legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart, meditates on the nature of creativity while introducing, in brilliantly compressed speeches, what was to be one of the important Russian themes—metaphysical rebellion against God.
Director: Vladimir Gorikker
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: November 19, 1962
Cast
- Pyotr Glebov - Salieri
- Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy - Mozart
- Sergey Lemeshev - Mozart
- Aleksandr Pirogov - Salieri
Screenplay
- Alexander Pushkin (Original Story)
Music: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Production: Rīgas kinostudija
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru
Themes
Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art
Keywords
opera, mozart
More Films by Director: Vladimir Gorikker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mozart and Salieri about?
- Film version of the Rimsky Korsakov opera from the Pushkin story. Motsart i Salyeri (Mozart and Salieri), based on a legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart, meditates on the nature of creativity while introducing, in brilliantly compressed speeches, what was to be one of the important Russian themes—metaphysical rebellion against God.
- Who directed Mozart and Salieri?
- Mozart and Salieri was directed by Vladimir Gorikker.
- Who stars in Mozart and Salieri?
- Mozart and Salieri stars Pyotr Glebov, Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Sergey Lemeshev, Aleksandr Pirogov.
- How long is Mozart and Salieri?
- Mozart and Salieri has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is Mozart and Salieri?
- Mozart and Salieri is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was Mozart and Salieri produced?
- Mozart and Salieri was produced in Soviet Union.
- What are the themes of Mozart and Salieri?
- The themes of Mozart and Salieri include: Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Classical Music and Art.