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Written by Peter Luisi, Fredi M. Murer, Lukas B. Suter; cinematography, Pio Corradi; editing, Myriam Flury; music, Mario Beretta
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. It is no wonder his parents begin to anticipate a brilliant future for him. They want Vitus to become a pianist. However, the child prodigy 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
Teo Gheorghiu, Fabrizio Borsani, Julika Jenkins, Urs Jucker, Bruno Ganz
Rating: PG
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In German with optional subtitles in English or German
Winner, audience award, AFI Film Festival, Rome Film Festival ; Official selection, Palm Springs International Film Festival