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Switzerland10 Essential Swiss FilmsStop 6 of 10

Vitus

2006

A musical prodigy weighed down by his parents' overbearing ambitions longs for an ordinary childhood, and hatches a bold scheme — with the help of his free-spirited grandfather — to reclaim his own life. A charming Swiss drama.

Why it’s here

A Swiss-German drama and one of Switzerland's major modern audience successes.

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Part of 10 Essential Swiss Films

This film is stop 6 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Switzerland. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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