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Vitus

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From a very early age, Vitus (Teo Gheorghiu) showed signs of genius -- like reading encyclopedias in kindergarten -- and by age 5 had already mastered the piano. With well-intentioned but overbearing parents (Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker) pressuring him to continue his music career, Vitus dreams of a normal childhood. With the help of his grandfather (Bruno Ganz), Vitus feigns an injury and gains wealth quickly in the stock market so he can take up flying.
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Critics Consensus

Though not highly original, Vitus is slightly redeemed by its charm and compelling performances.

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V.A. Musetto New York Post 08/22/2007
2/4
Oh, yes. I loved the music, but it's almost impossible to go wrong with Bach and Schumann. Go to Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 08/03/2007
3/4
It's a simple, gentle tale that pulls its audience in almost imperceptibly; by its end, you just might be blinking away unexpected tears. Go to Full Review Sid Smith Chicago Tribune 07/27/2007
2/4
There are some likable elements to this unusual, erratic, ultimately frustrating film. Go to Full Review Enrique Buchichio Uruguay Total 05/27/2008
2/5
Una pelcula interesante, si bien no original, sobre lo que significa crecer siendo un nio prodigio. Sorprendentes actuaciones de los pequeos protagonistas, junto al veterano y experto Bruno Ganz. Go to Full Review Mark Dujsik Mark Reviews Movies 01/01/2008
3/4
I alternately wanted to slap and hug the majority of the characters Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 11/29/2007
3.5/4
Newcomer Teo Gheorghiu does a fantastic job of bringing the title character to life... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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08/27/2021 It was alright. You can like it just as much as it allows you to is what I'm gonna say about it. See more 07/20/2015 Entertaining crowd-pleaser. See more 02/02/2014 Funny story, quirky kid actor. If you like foreign films, give it a try. See more 01/21/2014 It's interesting to note some less-than-enthusiastic comments of others about 'yet another child prodigy story,' which proceed to harp on that single note without giving the film credit for it's strengths. For me, this fantastic performance by Teo Gheorgiu succeeds at rehumanizing the prodigy stereotype, has fun doing so, and THAT wholistic perspective helps make it an ideal family movie. Big deal, there's no Rach 3, Hammerklavier or Gaspard des le Nuit--for Vitus, this is not a shortcoming. See more 06/27/2013 I Thought it was very interesting, and the pianist was excellent See more bill k @Koolbill 05/09/2013 This is a remarkable film depicting a brilliant talent both in real life and in the film role that he portrays. Bruno Ganz and Teo Gheorghiu are paired in a unique and charming way and play off of each other beautifully. It is spectacular. In my estimation this is 5 stars+++. See more Read all reviews
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Fredi M. Murer

Director

Teo Gheorghiu

Vitus Age 12

Julika Jenkins

Helen

Urs Jucker

Leo

Fabrizio Borsani

Vitus Age 6

Bruno Ganz

Grandfather

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Synopsis From a very early age, Vitus (Teo Gheorghiu) showed signs of genius -- like reading encyclopedias in kindergarten -- and by age 5 had already mastered the piano. With well-intentioned but overbearing parents (Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker) pressuring him to continue his music career, Vitus dreams of a normal childhood. With the help of his grandfather (Bruno Ganz), Vitus feigns an injury and gains wealth quickly in the stock market so he can take up flying.
Director
Fredi M. Murer
Screenwriter
Fredi M. Murer, Peter Luisi
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
SRG SSR idée suisse, Vitusfilm GmbH, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)
Rating
PG (Mild Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 29, 2007, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$186.5K
Runtime
2h 0m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD
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