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Vitus (DVD, 2007)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2007
- UPC
- 0043396214767
- Format
- DVD
- Director
- Fredi M. Murer
- Genre
- Drama
- Movie/TV Title
- Vitus
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Product Information
In this engaging drama from Switzerland, a child prodigy finds a unique way of dealing with being different. Vitus is no normal child. With a 180 IQ, a voracious appetite for knowledge, and a preternatural gift at playing the piano, he finds it hard to fit in with his peers. Like many parents of exceptional children, his mother and father (Julika Jenkins and Urs Jucker) are overbearing, eager to see their child succeed. But as his parents push and fellow children jeer, Vitus's grandfather (Bruno Ganz, THE DOWNFALL) simply allows the boy to be himself.Though VITUS follows the blueprint for childhood prodigy movies (such as SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER and the first act of SHINE) a bit too closely at times, it's saved by a great cast and some interesting twists. As the 12-year-old Vitus, Teo Gheorghiu, himself a piano prodigy, heightens the sense of realism in the film. The classic music he plays is beautiful, and the actor's playing itself is remarkable. Audiences used to seeing hand doubles in films about musicians will be presently surprised to see that there aren't any cuts, displaying Gheorghiu's incredible talent. Veteran actor Ganz has literally played everything from an angel to Hitler in his decades-long career, and he's wonderful here as Vitus's warm grandfather and best friend. As a result of great performances like these, it's easy to see why VITUS was the Swiss entry to the Oscars.Though VITUS follows the blueprint for childhood prodigy movies (such as SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER and the first act of SHINE) a bit too closely at times, it's saved by a great cast and some interesting twists. As the 12-year-old Vitus, Teo Gheorghiu, himself a piano prodigy, heightens the sense of realism in the film. The classic music he plays is beautiful, and the actor's playing itself is remarkable. Audiences used to seeing hand doubles in films about musicians will be presently surprised to see that there aren't any cuts, displaying Gheorghiu's incredible talent. Veteran actor Ganz has literally played everything from an angel to Hitler in his decades-long career, and he's wonderful here as Vitus's warm grandfather and best friend. As a result of great performances like these, it's easy to see why VITUS was the Swiss entry to the Oscars.
Product Identifiers
UPC
0043396214767
eBay Product ID (ePID)
62922191
Product Key Features
Movie/TV Title
Vitus
Director
Fredi M. Murer
Format
DVD
Release Year
2007
Genre
Drama
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
USA
Film Country
USA
Release Date
20071127
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- Oct 08, 2023
All-time classic child genius story.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: macbongo56
- Aug 04, 2017
Very interesting story with excellent acting
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: media-n-rare
- Jun 19, 2023
do not pass this one by!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale
- Aug 22, 2017
Great movie!
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: recordaffair
- Dec 19, 2018
A must for all grandfathers (and grandsons)
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: db_electro_1
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