Forman, Miloš

One flew over the cuckoo's nest ( Visual )
91 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 3,233 libraries worldwide
The story of a man whose rebelliousness pits him against the head nurse of a mental ward and the full spectrum of institutional repression.

Amadeus ( Visual )
90 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in 9 languages and held by 2,489 libraries worldwide
Adapted from Shaffer's play, the film presents the life of Antonio Salieri, a mediocre 18th century Viennese composer obsessed with and jealous of the musical genius of the age: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Peter Shaffer's Amadeus ( Visual )
11 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in English and held by 1,565 libraries worldwide
Adapted from Shaffer's play, the film presents the life of Antonio Salieri, a mediocre 18th century Viennese composer obsessed with and jealous of the musical genius of the age, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Hair ( Visual )
7 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 941 libraries worldwide
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate with shocking consequences.

Ragtime ( Visual )
39 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 884 libraries worldwide
From the E.L. Doctorow novel of 1906 America, a compelling story of human emotions and a reflection of the innocence, excitement and drama of an important time in America's history. It is now an award winning Broadway musical.

Man on the moon ( Visual )
26 editions published between 1999 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 842 libraries worldwide
A stunning portrayal of the late Andy Kaufman.

Goya's ghosts ( Visual )
16 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 772 libraries worldwide
Told through the eyes of celebrated Spanish painter Francisco Goya. Set against political turmoil at the end of the Spanish Inquisition and start of the invasion of Spain by Napoleon's army. Captures the essence and beauty of Goya's work which is best known for both the colorful depictions of the royal court and its people, and his grim depictions of the brutality of war and life in 18th century Spain. When Goya's beautiful muse is accused of being a heretic, the renowned painter must convince his old friend Lorenzo, a power-hungry monk and leader of the Spanish Inquisition, to spare her life.

The people vs. Larry Flynt ( Visual )
24 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and German and held by 615 libraries worldwide
Based on the true story of the notorius Hustler publisher who was sued by the Religious Right and paralyzed by a fanatic's bullet. Chronicles Flynt's raunchy business savvy, his wildly unconventional marriage and his infamous courtroom antics.

Turnaround : a memoir by Miloš Forman ( Book )
28 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in 8 languages and held by 592 libraries worldwide
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Hair. Ragtime. Amadeus. Valmont. Two of these films earned Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture. All display a distinctive combination of intelligence and artistry born of the vision of one man: Milos Forman." "Milos Forman's uncommon childhood left him orphaned by World War II in a small Czechoslovakian town. Eight years old when his father was seized by the Gestapo, ten when his mother was arrested, Forman spent his next thirty years living out of a suitcase and nurturing a dream to make movies." "As a teenager, he made his way to Prague, where he began his apprenticeship among drunken filmmakers and humorless state-controlled film czars, but most significantly with brilliant mentors such as Alfred Radok, the legendary Czech director. In this frustrating and often surreal Communist state, Forman cultivated youthful friendships with the likes of Vaclav Havel, Milan Kundera, and Ivan Passer, and through sheer force of will he made his dream come true, virtually inventing the Czech New Wave with such films as Black Peter, Loves of a Blonde, and Fireman's Ball." "But it wasn't until Forman emigrated to New York that he was able to realize the full range of his talents. First with Taking Off, and then working with the likes of Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and Danny De Vito in the Academy Award-winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Forman found enough peace to unpack his suitcase at last.".

Valmont ( Visual )
30 editions published between 1989 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 541 libraries worldwide
The vindictive widow Merteuil bets her friend debaucherous Valmont that he cannot seduce the virtuous (and married) Madame de Tourvel. If Valmont succeeds he may also bed Merteuil, but if he fails he must join a monastery. Set amongst the aristocracy in France in the 18th century.