Sad news for the film industry: Milos Forman, one of greatest Czech film directors, died at 86
Hi everyone,
I usually focus on positive news related to my homeland, the Czech Republic, but today, I have to make an exception and dedicate this post to something that saddened millions of people all over the world.
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Milos Forman, a prominent Oscar-winning film director, died on Friday, April 13, at the ripe age of 86. Born in former Czechoslovakia in 1932, Forman was one of the most renowned and popular Czech film directors of all time. He lived and worked in his homeland until 1968 when he moved to the U.S. Just seven years later, in 1975, he rose to the world fame with his Hollywood blockbuster “One Flew over the Cuckoo´s Nest”, a comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher.
Source: The Irish Times
Considered one of the greatest movies to have ever been made, “One Flew over the Cuckoo´s Nest” became only the second film in history to win all of the top five Academy Awards categories (the first one was the 1934 comedy It Happened One Night). In 1984, Forman won his second Oscar for his period drama Amadeus, followed by numerous prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe, Berlinale, European Film Academy, Cannes and many more.
Acclaimed by film critics and loved by film fans, Milos Forman was one of the greatest figures of the film industry and it is a huge honor for us Czechs that he came from our country.
Rest in peace Mr. Forman, and thank you for your outstanding contribution to the film world. You will never be forgotten.
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One of the all-time best directors. Sad to see him go. Seeing “Amadeus” in 70 mm in 1984 was one of the greatest cinema experiences I have ever had.
@czechglobalhosts, What a sadness news to hear this time about died of Mr. Milos Forman. I have heard lot of times about Mr. Forman & he made amazing block bluster films. He created fantastic cinema industry to world wide his fans. You created better post for him. Mr. Forman was a awarded film producer around the world.
I take a chance to give my deepest simpothy to Mr.Milos Forman. Rest in peace sir.
last year the renowned film director of the Sub-Continent Yash Chopra left us and two days ago the finest director of the 20th century Milos Forman left the film industry alone. Milo's contribution in the film industry deserve massive respect because it changed the whole scenario of cinema world through his ever green directions.
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) and Hair (1979) are also the essence of the film industry.
Dear Milos Forman you are not only the loss of the #czechrepublic rather you belong to whole world. We shall miss you :( :(
Indeed death of Milos Forman is a sad news for millions of his lovers and followers not only in US & Czech Republic but all around the World. Unfortunately death is the ultimate reality of this world. One come in this world have to go back. He was a pride of Czech Republic with his talent he brighten the name of Czech Republic by winning the title of Oscar twice. Great achievement by great director. May God give patience to his relatives & followers. Rest in Peace
"Amadeus" is masterpiece. I remember it was very difficult to find tickets for the movie...Of course, "One Flew over the Cuckoo´s Nest” is another legendary film. Such a brilliant role by Jack Nicholson. Lunetic Asylium where doctors are crazier than patients...
Rest in peace.
Rest in the heaven.
Have a good afterlife
you deserve it
What a bad new. May he rest in peace and shine for everlasting light.
R.I.P
He is one of the best film-makers in history. R.I.P.
May his soul rest in paradise