Vitus (2006)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Fredi M. Murer

Writers:

Peter Luisi, Fredi M. Murer,

Stars:

Fabrizio Borsani, Teo Gheorghiu, Julika Jenkins

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Fabrizio Borsani	...	Vitus - age 6
Teo Gheorghiu	...	Vitus von Holzen - age 12
Julika Jenkins	...	Helen von Holzen, mother
Urs Jucker	...	Leo von Holzen, father
Bruno Ganz	...	Grandfather
Eleni Haupt	...	Luisa
Kristina Lykowa	...	Isabel - age 12
Tamara Scarpellini	...	Isabel - age 19
Daniel Rohr	...	Hoffmann jun.
Norbert Schwientek	...	Hoffmann sen.
Heidy Forster	...	Gina Fois
Daniel Fueter	...	Direktor Konservatorium
Livia S. Reinhard	...	Kindergärtnerin
Susanne Kunz	...	Primarlehrerin
Thomas Mathys	...	Arzt

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

piano | zurich switzerland | recital | deception | airplane | 

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Taglines:

The story of a highly-gifted boy

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements and language

Details

Official Sites:

Océan Films [fr] Official site [us]

Country:

Switzerland

Language:

Swiss German English

Release Date:

7 December 2006 (Israel)

Also Known As:

Vitus, l'enfant prodige

Filming Locations:

Schloss Waldeck, Solothurn, Kanton Solothurn, Switzerland

Box Office

Budget:

CHF 3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,722 (USA) (29 June 2007)

Gross:

$186,492 (USA) (19 October 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vitusfilm GmbH, SRG SSR idée suisse, Schweizer Fernsehen (FS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Vitus von Holzen - age 12: The hardest part was losing that game of chess!

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Connections

Referenced in Die Vitusmacher (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Allegro babaro"
Composed by Charles-Henri Alkan (as Charles Henri Alkan)
Performed by Teo Gheorghiu

User Reviews

And so when do we get it here?

I just saw this on a plane (and overseas flight) and I watched it twice, as it was so good. The acting was superb, the script very credible. This is perfect art-house cinema or Netflix material. So when do we get it here? Even just on video? (Is this where I whine that pleasant little gems like this go unnoticed by dumb Americans?) Besides, how many Swiss films will you ever see in your entire life? BTW, the piano playing fooled me entirely. I kept looking and trying to figure out how it was done (hence, the dumb American comment). It will be very easy for anyone who is smarter than the average bear to identify with this story.