The Violin Teacher (2015)

The movie tells the story of Laerte (Lázaro Ramos), a talented violinist who after failing to be admitted into the OSESP Orchestra is forced to give music classes to teenagers in a public ... See full summary »

Director:

Sérgio Machado

Writers:

Maria Adelaide Amaral (screenplay), Marcelo Gomes (screenplay)

Stars:

Lázaro Ramos, Kaique de Jesus, Elzio Vieira

1 win & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Lázaro Ramos	...	Laerte
Kaique de Jesus	...	Samuel (as Kaique Jesus)
Elzio Vieira	...	VR
Sandra Corveloni	...	Alzira
Fernanda de Freitas	...	Bruna
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Graça Andrade	...	Rosimeire
Hermes Baroli
Criolo
Rappin' Hood
Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo
Thogun Teixeira
Daniel Torres	...	Esqueleto
Herberth Vital	...	Sorriso

Storyline

The movie tells the story of Laerte (Lázaro Ramos), a talented violinist who after failing to be admitted into the OSESP Orchestra is forced to give music classes to teenagers in a public school at Heliopolis. His path is full of difficulties, but the transforming power of music and the friendship arising between the teacher and the students open the door into a new world

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Plot Keywords:

organization | watching television | teenager | riot | death | 

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Genres:

Drama | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

Brazil

Language:

Portuguese

Release Date:

3 December 2015 (Brazil)

Also Known As:

The Violin Teacher

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$749,315

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gullane

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Remade as La Melodie (2017)

User Reviews

A Must See for Musicians, Educators, Teens & Parents

Inspirational, insightful, and reaffirming of the critical importance and impact of music, competent teachers, and opportunity on our lives. Word on the street, along with text messages at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (2/2016): "This film is in a class by itself; Don't miss it; Get in line early; You'll want to see it again with your teens; Make sure your musician friends see The Violin Teacher -- It's a Must See."

It's earthy, real, moving, and inspirational-- "Very non-Disney, fast moving with in depth character development which made it really good," I overheard a college student say. The storyline, casting, performances, directing and editing are exceptional. Accolades to all.

If I had the financial means, I'd buy a copy for every secondary school in America to show & discuss at assemblies and Parent/ Teacher meetings. This film's impact could improve the seriousness and commitment of students, parents, teachers, donors and communities. (Voters in Santa Barbara passed to impose a special parcel tax on themselves after local high school student volunteers gathered thousands of voter signatures to fund public music programs independently, outside political, school board administrative greed.)

After viewing The Violin Teacher, audiences fully understand the value of providing high quality instruction with performance expectations and discipline demands to students determined to improve their lot in life; and the potential determinants of familial situations that can be overcome. Whether leaving the theater smiling or teary-eyed, The Violin Teacher moved its audience.