VITUS

Year: 2006
USA: Sony Pictures Classics
Cast: Fabrizio Borsani, Teo Gheorghiu, Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker, Bruno Ganz, Eleni Haupt, Kristina Lykowa, Tamara Scarpellini, Daniel Rohr, Norbert Schwientek, Heidy Forster, Daniel Fueter, Livia S Reinhard, Susanne Kunz, Thomas Mathys, Ursula Reiter, Annelore Sarbach, Adrian Furrer, Frank Demenga, Stephan Witschi, Andreas Kramer
Director: Fredi M Murder
Country: Switzerland
Language: German (English subtitles)
USA: 123 mins
USA Rated: PG for mild thematic elements and language
USA Release Date: 6 July 2007 (Limited Release - Los Angeles)
USA Release Date: 29 June 2007 (Limited Release - New York)


Synopsis

Vitus is a highly gifted, child prodigy with an intellect way above his years. From studying encyclopaedias at the age of five to being a highly talented musician at a young age, his parents want him to pursue his musical aptitude and become a pianist. Vitus however enjoys playing in his grandfather's workshop but ultimately, with one dramatic leap, Vitus takes control of his own life.