Czechoslovak-born film director who became an American citizen; acclaimed for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus and a multiple Academy Award winner.

Born 18 February 1932 in Czechoslovakia; died 13 April 2018. Emigrated after the 1968 Prague Spring and established a career in the United States. First American film: Taking Off (1971). Known for directing acclaimed films such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus; his work often emphasizes character, irony, and social themes.

DeBaser reviews praise Milos Forman's command of character-driven drama and biographical storytelling. Readers highlight recurring themes (freedom, genius, rebellion) and strong actor performances. Technical craft (costumes, music, production) and Forman's ironic touch are frequently noted.

For:Fans of classic and auteur cinema, readers interested in biopics and film history.

 Truer than true, but, in the end, all false.

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 Freedom. Rebellion.

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 Talent and genius.

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 A man on the moon. Because there was no place for him on earth. Andy Kaufman.

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