Spring Break Movie Marathon #1: Amadeus

I just took time to watch Amadeus again with Lindsey. This is such an excellent film. What I picked up this time that I had not observed as much in the past was the reflection this film gave on the consuming power of jealousy. This film made it evident that the creative process can be a consuming one, and that artists can easily be led to covet another's talents to the point of total consumption.

(Spoilers)
Salieri's jealousy of Mozart led him to loathe God's divine power and convinced him to have a lifelong vendetta against God. Salieri never denies the fact that his talent is subordinate to Mozart's, and becomes lost in his world of jealousy, anger, and poor self concept. He proclaims himself to be the "champion" of "mediocraties".

In the midst of this, the film also gives an epic and powerful depiction of Mozart. We are able to see him with his eccentricities, vanities, imperfections, and his undeniably genius mind.

If you have not seen it, it is definitely worth your time.