Bavaria Media and Beta Film join forces on opulent series ‘Mozart Mozart’

Mi., 2. Juli 2025 Content Distribution

Munich, 2 July 2025. Bavaria Media and Beta Film have teamed up on Mozart Mozart, a fresh and bold reimagining of the Mozart legacy. Remixing history, the witty yet moving six-hour series puts the spotlight on the talented Maria Anna Mozart, the sister of the legendary Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. When her younger brother begins to spiral out of control, Maria Anna steps into his shoes to save the family’s legacy. Bursting with opulence, modern beats, and unforgettable images, this tale of ambition and deception is a touching story of a complex sibling bond full of love, rivalry, and rebellion.

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Mozart Mozart

Maria Anna (Havanna Joy) und Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Eren M. Güvercin) kommen voller Erwartungen in Wien an.

From the showrunner of the international hit Sisi, this contemporary period series for ARD and ORF is driven by a unique musical score that fuses Mozart’s iconic compositions with a contemporary edge. Bavaria Media and Beta Film are handling international sales.

Mozart Mozart stars up-and-coming actress Havana Joy (Love Sucks) as Maria Anna Mozart, alongside Eren M. Güvercin (Druck, Eldorado), who plays Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Further cast members include Eidin Jalali (The Swarm, Maxton Hall), Verena Altenberger (Wild Republic, First Snow of Summer), Peter Kurth (Babylon Berlin, In the Aisles), Philipp Hochmair (Other People’s Money, The Conference, Freud), Sonja Weißer (Maxton Hall), Lisa Vicari (Next Level), and Annabelle Mandeng (Exterritorial, Vikings: Valhalla).

Andreas Gutzeit (Sisi, Dignity) serves as executive producer, showrunner and head-author. Together with Swantje Oppermann (Dignity), he wrote the scripts for the series. Clara Zoë My-Linh von Arnim (Druck, The Zweiflers) serves as director, Simon Dat Vu as director of photography, Jessica De Rooij (Sisi, Blood & Gold) is the composer. Jens Freels (Sisi, Dignity) joins Andreas Gutzeit as Executive Producer; Simona Weber serves as Producer.

Everybody knows the musical genius Mozart, the one and only “wunderkind,” a superstar with a boatload of issues – and a sister, who is just as talented as her brother. When he is fired from a position in Salzburg, Maria Anna sees a chance to escape the prospect of an arranged marriage by helping Amadeus to secure a position at the court of Emperor Joseph II in Vienna. But Amadeus’ erratic behavior jeopardizes their plan. So, she slips into the role of her brother, performing for the Emperor disguised as Amadeus – captivating the entire court and drawing the envy of Mozart’s greatest rival, Antonio Salieri. Her bold stunt quickly gets out of control. When Maria Anna convinces the Emperor to commission the first German-language opera, she must protect her charade, juggle her brother’s unpredictability, and keep her secret from her newfound love – who happens to be none other than Antonio Salieri.

Mozart Mozart: First Look Teaser

Helge Köhnen, Head of Content Sales, Bavaria Media:

“Mozart Mozart is not a retelling of Amadeus’s well-known story — it offers a brand-new perspective on the Mozart mythos by shifting the spotlight to his sister, Maria Anna. Her story has never been told like this before. While visually stunning, the series also captivates with its unique approach to transforming Mozart's music into an emotionally charged soundscape for modern audiences — framed by a narrative of self-expression, creative power, and the courage to defy convention. We’re confident that this fresh, fearless reinterpretation of the Mozart legacy will strike a powerful chord with audiences and buyers around the world. And above all, it is a long-overdue tribute to the brilliance of Maria Anna — finally giving her the stage she was always denied.”

Oliver Bachert, Chief Distribution Officer, Beta Film:

“We are excited and energized by the unique storyline of Mozart Mozart, which sheds light on the multi-layered relationship between the Mozart siblings, highlighting the brilliant and hidden gem of the Mozart legacy – Maria Anna. It’s a series like no other and we are confident this fresh take on the iconic IP will appeal to a wide international audience.”

Andreas Gutzeit, Creator / Showrunner, Story House Pictures:

“Mozart is a global brand that has been successful for 250 years. We will continue this legacy in a loud, exciting, and fun new way – diving into a story that audiences think they know. But once they meet our Maria Anna Mozart, they can’t help but falling in love with her, while she struggles to save the music, her brother and ultimately herself simply by realizing her own full potential. What could be more inspiring and empowering?“

Mozart/Mozart is produced by Story House Pictures in coproduction with ARD (WDR/SWR/ARD Degeto Film), ORF, and The Dreaming Sheep Company. Bavaria Media and Beta Film are handling international sales.