Switzerland

Synopsis

Vitus is a boy who almost seems to be from another planet: He has hearing like a bat, he plays piano like a virtuoso and studies encyclopaedias at the age of five. No wonder his parents begin to anticipate a brilliant future for him. They want Vitus to become a pianist. However, the little genius prefers to play in his eccentric grandfather's workshop. He dreams of flying and of a normal childhood. Ultimately, with one dramatic leap, Vitus takes control of his own life...
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Cast & Crew

Directed by: Fredi M. Murer

Written by: Lukas B. Suter, Peter Luisi, Fredi M. Murer

Cinematography: Pio Corradi

Cast: Teo Gheorghiu (Vitus at 12), Julika Jenkins (mother), Bruno Ganz (grandfather), Urs Jucker (father), Fabrizio Borsani (Vitus at 6)

Nominations and Awards

  • Feature Film Selection 2006