"This film was first restored in 1981 by Joseph Pantieri" "And MICS-Museum "Joseph Pantieri" Film and Entertainment- and has now been saved from destruction for reconstruction by the Film Archive Austria through an international cooperation agreement." "The Austrian silent film "Mozart, life, love and suffering" (1921) had been considered lost for over three quarters of a century." "After extensive investigation of the MICS, the first fragmentary copy was found in the Italian Gladiator Company, and served as the basis for this reconstruction." "Special thanks to the Austrian Forum di Roma culture." "The shots have been made at the original locations in" "Vienna, Salzburg and vicinity." "For scenes at court, the first permission to shoot in the Viennese castle area was obtained." "Mozart, life, love and suffering An artist's life" "Leopold Mozart, director of the court orchestra" "Archbishop's residence in Salzburg." "His children, Wolfgang and "Nannerl" Mozart." "His mother, Ana Maria Mozart." "Little Wolfgang exhibited very early the talent of a great artist." "A young maestro at play." ""What are you doing there, Wolfgang?"" ""I am composing a menuetto!"" ""I will present it myself to the archbishop's children."" "Mirabell Palace." "His Excellency, Count Siegmund Christoph Schrattenbach," "Archbishop of Salzburg." "A dance" "Then the archbishop met with Leopold Mozart." ""I am making a special request:" "Go and conquer the world with your child prodigy!"" "The young musical genius has its first recognition." "Leopold Mozart received it gratefully." "Leopold Mozart presents his child prodigy to the crowns of Europe." "After a performance before Maria Theresa in Vienna" "The young Mozart plays at the court of King Louis XIV." ""And now, my little master, give us a taste of your art."" "For many years traveling in Europe, Mozart followed a path to glory but also in suffering." "1771: full of happiness and success, Mozart returns to his homeland." ""Our good archbishop is dead." "Tomorrow we will begin serving our new master."" "The solemn entry of the new Archbishop Count Hieronymus Colloredo." ""Your Eminence may see the reputation of the Court orchestra and give us the honor of accepting the presentation of the Serenata."" "Now, however, just the "wandering":" "I remind you that my staff is subject to my orders!"" "High Mass in the cathedral of Salzburg." ""The young Mozart plays divinely!"" "After the Holy Mass" ""The elector of Bavaria asked me to conduct my opera" ""La Finta Giardinera" in Munich."" ""We will ask for a vacation for you."" ""The Court orchestra asked for a holiday for the young Mozart."" ""I do not care since it is [Only] a work of art"" "Munich, 1775:" "The Premiere of "La Finta Giardinera."" "Elector Maximilian III of Bavaria." "Thunderous applause confirmed the complete success of the opera." ""Munich is proud of this success and, as the great concert master is ready, offer appropriate tribute and laurels to the victor."" ""In Salzburg his talent cannot develop."" "1777:" "Mozart travels with his mother to Paris." "In Mannheim they meet with the actor Joseph Lange." ""Am I thus so spoiled!" "Shameful ..." "Cherchez la femme!"" ""To help me in my work, I employ an assistant to copy my notes."" ""The prompter Weber accepts as work this kind of art."" "The Weber family." "Mozart immediately surrenders to the magic of Aloysia Weber." ""Come with your mother to spend Christmas evening with us." "This will be a great feast."" "Christmas." ""This is entirely yours, my dear!"" "Constance Weber surreptitiously passed a secret love note to Mozart." "Guests of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing." ""Do you want me to collaborate in the creation of a German opera?"" "1781:" "After many disagreements, Mozart is fired" "His service in Salzburg is over, and he moves to Vienna." "Aloysia has become in the meantime Mrs. Joseph Lange." "Mozart seeks consolation with her sister, Constance." "The relationship of these two is not hidden." ""We love each other:" "I ask for the hand of Constance."" ""A girl must marry without a dowry a man who can assure her of a happy future."" "Mozart turns to his protector," "Baroness Martha Elisabeth von Waldstätten." ""Dear Baroness, I beg protection for Constance." "Please, take her into your house." "Help us!"" "The kidnapping of Constance." "Baroness Waldstätten takes the pair of lovers under her protection." ""Now you will stay in my house, my children, until you have received your mother's approval."" "1782:" "In the church of St. Stephen in Vienna:" "The blessing of the priest sanctifies the union of two noble hearts." "1785:" "Mozart meets the librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte at the Baroness's home." "1785:" "Mozart meets the librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte at the Baroness's home." ""The Emperor commissions him to compose "Le Nozze di Figaro."" "The Emperor Joseph II summons Mozart to him  and congratulates him on the success of "Figaro."" ""I hope you have the same success for "Don Giovanni"" "as you achieved with "Figaro."" "Next:" "King Friedrich II of Prussia." ""Master, your reputation leads us to offer you the position of" "Orchestra Director of our Realm" "with a salary of 3000 thalers." "Each piece of music pays extra."" ""Should I leave my good Emperor Joseph?"" "An audience with the Emperor." ""I hear you want me ..."" ""I will remain, Your Majesty!"" "1787:" "Leopold Mozart is dead." "Prague, 1787:" "Premiere of "Don Giovanni."" "The applause never ends." "Again, a resounding success." "In the midst of triumph, Mozart receives a warning of his destiny." "Mozart's heart did not permit him to acquire things, so the lack of food in his kitchen was common." "Others, however, had the benefit of the creation of an exuberant life." "After the success of "Le Nozze di Figaro" and "Don Giovanni"" "the Schikaneder theater director, was able to convince his impractical friend... to compose "The Magic Flute" to save him from ruin." "However, Mozart had to endure, with his wife and children, the worst needs," "Which gently shortened the thread of his life." "1791:" "A stranger appears and commissions requiem from Mozart." "The poet of the music, who was at death's door, got to work  However, he was unable to finish." "On December 5, 1791, Mozart dies in Vienna and is buried in St. Marx Cemetery." "END"