Amadeus

In the Austrian court, composer Salieri is driven by jealousy as Mozart eclipses him, leading him to scheme against his rival. Set against the backdrop of the 18th‑century court, the narrative follows his obsession. The story unfolds as a period drama featuring F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce.

Amadeus is a programme presented as a movie, classified within the period‑drama genre. It transports viewers to the late‑eighteenth‑century Austrian court, a setting where music and status intertwine. The production is listed under the title “Amadeus” and is identified as a film‑type programme rather than a series or documentary. The narrative centres on the composer Antonio Salieri, whose life becomes dominated by envy. As Mozart’s extraordinary talent begins to eclipse Salieri’s own reputation within the court, Salieri feels increasingly marginalised. Consumed by this jealousy, he resolves to undermine his younger rival, devising a plan aimed at bringing about Mozart’s downfall. The plot therefore follows Salieri’s internal struggle and his outward attempts to sabotage the celebrated prodigy. The work is staged as a period drama and features the performances of F Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce. Abraham portrays the tormented Salieri, while Hulce takes on the role of Mozart, bringing the historical rivalry to the screen. Their involvement underscores the film’s focus on the personal and professional tensions that defined the lives of these two composers in the Austrian capital.