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Vitus streaming

2006 Movie Switzerland Drama, Music 120 min 7

By: Fredi M. Murer With: Fabrizio Borsani, Bruno Ganz, Teo Gheorghiu

The film tells the story of a highly-gifted boy whose parents have demanding and ambitious plans for him - they want him to become a pianist. However, one day the boy, Vitus, is no longer willing to comply with his parents' plans and ambitions because he wants to follow his own star.

Filmium rating

65%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2006

Selections:

Feature Film Selection

Berlin International Film Festival 2006

Selections:

Berlinale Special 2006

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2006

Selections:

Pearls

Mood

Bittersweet

Inspiring

Reflective

Thoughtful

Touching

Cast & Crew

Fredi M. Murer

Peter Luisi

Lukas B. Suter

Fabrizio Borsani

Teo Gheorghiu

Bruno Ganz

Julika Jenkins

Urs Jucker

Cinematic Technique

Authentic

Close-Ups

Natural Lighting

Narrative Structure

Biographical

Character-Driven

Coming-Of-Age

Pace

Balanced

Moderate

Reflective

Style

Aesthetic

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Drama

Dramatic

Realistic

Time-Period

2000S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Family Expectations

Personal Independence

Rebellion

Characters

Child Prodigy

Grandfather

Parents

Piano Virtuoso

Ending

Family Reconciliation

Hopeful

Musical Achievement

Historical Context

Early 2000S

Key Plot Points

Faking Injury

Piano Performance

Stock Market Success

Plot

Coming-Of-Age

Family Conflict

Gifted Child

Musical Talent

Personal Freedom

Rebellion

Setting

Family Home

Rural

Switzerland

Urban

Shooting Location

Switzerland

Zurich

Theme

Family Expectations

Giftedness

Personal Freedom

Genre

Biographical

Drama

Audiences

Family

Music Lovers

Teenagers

Titles

Vitus

Vitus, l'enfant prodige

钢琴小神童

Awards

Swiss Film Award

Critical Reception

66% Rotten Tomatoes

Charm

Compelling Performances

Favorable Reviews

Generally Favorable

Reception

Award-Winning

Favorable Reviews

Swiss Film Award

Production Countries

Switzerland

Release Year

2006

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