Wolfgang A. Mozart (1991)
When rumors spread about a "child prodigy" among the Mozarts in Salzburg, the archbishop orders an investigation in which the seven-year-old Wolfgang has to demonstrate his talent before a committee of scholars. Soon afterwards, Leopold Mozart and his son are traveling all over Europe to play for patrons and admirers. The new Archbishop of Salzburg, Count Colloredo, is not very enthusiastic about Mozart and dismisses him. Mozart marries Constanze Weber, settles in Vienna and has his first successes, earning him commissions and the goodwill of Josef II. In the last years of his life, his situation worsens; Mozart runs into financial difficulties and health problems, but still works incessantly.
Director: Juraj Herz
Genre: History
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: December 1, 1991
Cast
- Alexander Lutz - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Barbara Wussow - Aloisia
- August Schmölzer - Schikaneder
- Toni Böhm - Father
- Hana Militká - Mother
- Jitka Havlíčková - Nannerl
- Magdalena Reifová - Konstanze
- František Němec - Joseph Haydn
- Boris Rösner - Antonio Salieri
- Radoslav Brzobohatý
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dodo Šimončič
Editing: Jan Svoboda
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Juraj Herz
More Films in Genre: History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wolfgang A. Mozart about?
- When rumors spread about a "child prodigy" among the Mozarts in Salzburg, the archbishop orders an investigation in which the seven-year-old Wolfgang has to demonstrate his talent before a committee of scholars. Soon afterwards, Leopold Mozart and his son are traveling all over Europe to play for patrons and admirers. The new Archbishop of Salzburg, Count Colloredo, is not very enthusiastic about Mozart and dismisses him. Mozart marries Constanze Weber, settles in Vienna and has his first successes, earning him commissions and the goodwill of Josef II. In the last years of his life, his situation worsens; Mozart runs into financial difficulties and health problems, but still works incessantly.
- Who directed Wolfgang A. Mozart?
- Wolfgang A. Mozart was directed by Juraj Herz.
- Who stars in Wolfgang A. Mozart?
- Wolfgang A. Mozart stars Alexander Lutz, Barbara Wussow, August Schmölzer, Toni Böhm, Hana Militká, Jitka Havlíčková.
- How long is Wolfgang A. Mozart?
- Wolfgang A. Mozart has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is Wolfgang A. Mozart?
- Wolfgang A. Mozart is a History film.
- Where was Wolfgang A. Mozart produced?
- Wolfgang A. Mozart was produced in Austria.