
From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.


After failing to be admitted into the OSESP Orchestra, a talented violinist is forced to give music classes to teenagers in a public school. He soon finds his world transformed by the power of music and friendships formed with his pupils.

Lázaro Ramos
Laerte

Sandra Corveloni
Alzira

Kaique de Jesus
Samuel

Elzio Vieira
VR

Fernanda de Freitas
Bruna

Marin Alsop
Self

Graça De Andrade
Rosimeire

Hermes Baroli
Laerte's friend

Criolo
Clayton

Milton Gonçalves
Laerte's father (voice)
The Violin Teacher is a drama, music film released in 2015 exploring themes of music teacher, classical music, teacher, brazilian music, favela. Directed by Sérgio Machado, it stars Lázaro Ramos, Sandra Corveloni, Kaique de Jesus. After failing to be admitted into the OSESP Orchestra, a talented violinist is forced to give music classes to teenagers in a public school. He soon finds his world transformed by the power of music and friendships formed with his pupils.
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