National Theatre Live: Amadeus(2017)

Music. Power. Jealousy.

National Theatre Live: Amadeus is a filmed stage production of Peter Shaffer's celebrated play about genius, envy, and artistic ambition. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives in Vienna as a brash young prodigy, immediately captivating the city's musical establishment. Court composer Antonio Salieri, initially awestruck by Mozart's talent, becomes consumed by jealousy as he realizes the younger man's gifts surpass his own. Salieri's obsession transforms into a destructive vendetta—he uses his influence to sabotage Mozart's career while wrestling with questions of faith and divine favor. The drama unfolds as a psychological battle between two composers, exploring themes of mediocrity confronting genius and the corrosive nature of professional rivalry. This National Theatre production captures the play's theatrical grandeur and emotional intensity on screen.