Vitus (2006)
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64% of critics liked it
(61 reviews) -
77% of users liked it
(14,780 ratings)
A young boy whose remarkable, almost supernatural capacity for learning prompts his parents to anticipate a brilliant future as a pianist rebels to take his fate into his own hands in director Fredi M. Murer's contemplative family drama. By kindergarten Vitus is reading encyclopedias, and by age… More A young boy whose remarkable, almost supernatural capacity for learning prompts his parents to anticipate a brilliant future as a pianist rebels to take his fate into his own hands in director Fredi M. Murer's contemplative family drama. By kindergarten Vitus is reading encyclopedias, and by age five he is a piano prodigy. Despite the fact that his parents do their best to nurture the young boy's natural talent for music, Vitus seems strangely disinterested in refining his exceptional talents on the ivory. In fact, the only place where Vitus seems to be in his element is in his eccentric grandfather's cluttered workshop. Now, as the young boy begins to display a keen interest in aviation, one fateful leap will set his entire future into motion, and offer a compelling preview of things to come. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Fredi M. Murer
- Written By
- Fredi M. Murer
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 29, 2007 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
Critic Reviews
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Oh, yes. I loved the music, but it's almost impossible to go wrong with Bach and Schumann.
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Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's a simple, gentle tale that pulls its audience in almost imperceptibly; by its end, you just might be blinking away unexpected tears.
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Marta Barber, Miami Herald
A good example of making the differences work for you. Deep down, this is a film about childhood dreams and the determination to make those dreams come true. With such a positive message, you can't help yodeling on your exit from the theater.
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Sid Smith, Chicago Tribune
There are some likable elements to this unusual, erratic, ultimately frustrating film.
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Jim Emerson, Chicago Sun-Times
The more sentimentally inclined in the audience may even feel like applauding.
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Cast
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Teo Gheorghiu
as Vitus von Holzen
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Bruno Ganz
as Grandfather
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Fabrizio Borsani
as Vitus Age 6
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Julika Jenkins
as Helen von Holzen
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Urs Jucker
as Leo von Holzen
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Kristina Lykowa
as Isabel (earlier)
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Tamara Scarpellini
as Isabel
- Eleni Haupt
- Heidy Forster
- Norbert Schwientek
- Daniel Rohr
