“Mozart: Rise of a Genius,” a three-part docu-drama commissioned by BBC and produced by 72 Films, has sold to the Middle East (BBC), Denmark (Dr), Sweden (Svt), Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania (Discovery) and Hong Kong & Macao (Now TV).
Fremantle is handling global distribution and will meet with interested buyers at Mipcom starting Monday, Oct. 21.
The show, which first premiered on Sept. 16 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, is taking a closer look at the iconic composer. But producer Joe Fell assured that any comparisons to Miloš Forman’s “Amadeus” are unwarranted.
“[‘Amadeus’] was a very good starting platform because classical music is not something people know that much about these days,” Fell tells Variety. “They don’t know the story behind these people’s lives. One exception to this rule is Mozart – precisely because ‘Amadeus’ was so famous.”
Despite the accolades that film received, much...
Fremantle is handling global distribution and will meet with interested buyers at Mipcom starting Monday, Oct. 21.
The show, which first premiered on Sept. 16 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, is taking a closer look at the iconic composer. But producer Joe Fell assured that any comparisons to Miloš Forman’s “Amadeus” are unwarranted.
“[‘Amadeus’] was a very good starting platform because classical music is not something people know that much about these days,” Fell tells Variety. “They don’t know the story behind these people’s lives. One exception to this rule is Mozart – precisely because ‘Amadeus’ was so famous.”
Despite the accolades that film received, much...
- 10/18/2024
- by Marta Balaga
- Variety Film + TV
Fremantle has acquired the global distribution rights for “Mozart: Rise of a Genius,” a three-part docudrama from 72 Films. The show offers an in-depth exploration of the life and legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The series will premiere on Sept. 16 on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Variety is debuting an exclusive clip, below.
“The series examines the tragically short yet profoundly impactful 35 years of the musical prodigy who revolutionized the world of music,” according to a statement. “Marked by intrigue, rivalry and scandal, Mozart’s story is told through a masterful blend of interviews, rich dramatic reenactments, and electrifying live orchestral performances. Set against the backdrop of a flourishing European culture, the series charts his journey from a high-society darling to a rebellious outsider.”
The show will be filmed on location across historic sites – including theaters, palaces and Mozart’s homes – in Vienna and Hungary. The series also features performances by the Hungarian Studio Orchestra,...
“The series examines the tragically short yet profoundly impactful 35 years of the musical prodigy who revolutionized the world of music,” according to a statement. “Marked by intrigue, rivalry and scandal, Mozart’s story is told through a masterful blend of interviews, rich dramatic reenactments, and electrifying live orchestral performances. Set against the backdrop of a flourishing European culture, the series charts his journey from a high-society darling to a rebellious outsider.”
The show will be filmed on location across historic sites – including theaters, palaces and Mozart’s homes – in Vienna and Hungary. The series also features performances by the Hungarian Studio Orchestra,...
- 9/12/2024
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
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