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Vitus

Vitus

20067.32h 0m

Overview

Vitus tells the story of a highly-gifted boy (played by real-life piano prodigy Teo Gheorghiu) whose parents have demanding and ambitious plans for him.

Directed by Fredi M. Murer
Written by Fredi M. Murer, Peter Luisi, Lukas B. Suter
Produced by Christian Davi, Fredi M. Murer, Christof Neracher
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Top Cast

Fabrizio Borsani

Fabrizio Borsani

Vitus - age 6

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Teo Gheorghiu

Vitus von Holzen - age 12

Julika Jenkins

Julika Jenkins

Helen von Holzen, mother

Urs Jucker

Urs Jucker

Leo von Holzen, father

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

Grandfather

Eleni Haupt

Eleni Haupt

Luisa

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Kristina Lykowa

Isabel - age 12

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Tamara Scarpellini

Isabel - age 19

Daniel Rohr

Daniel Rohr

Hoffmann jun.

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Norbert Schwientek

Hoffmann sen.

Themes & Keywords

child prodigy

About Vitus

Vitus is a music, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of child prodigy. Directed by Fredi M. Murer, it stars Fabrizio Borsani, Teo Gheorghiu, Julika Jenkins. Vitus tells the story of a highly-gifted boy (played by real-life piano prodigy Teo Gheorghiu) whose parents have demanding and ambitious plans for him.

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