JULY 9, 2009 ISSUE
An Appalachian Summer Presents Film Vitus July 13
Vitus is a film about a 5-year-old boy with hearing like a bat who plays piano like a virtuoso and studies encyclopedias. The child prodigy prefers to play in his grandfather’s workshop, however. The film plays at Dragonfly Theater on Monday, July 13, at 8:00 p.m.An Appalachian Summer Festival first introduced a film series into to its cross-disciplinary mix of cultural arts in 2008, and this year, the month-long festival offers even more film offerings as part of the “Magic of Motion Pictures” film series. The series is sponsored by Footslogger’s Outdoor & Travel Outfitters of Boone.
“This year, we have expanded the series to include independent films and documentaries as well as environmental films,” said Hank Foreman, assistant vice chancellor for Arts and Cultural Affairs at ASU. “With four very distinct and compelling experiences, the ‘Magic of the Motion Pictures’ film series connects us with our world and challenges us to think about the impact we have on the people and the world around us.”
On Monday, July 13, Boone’s Dragonfly Theater & Pub will screen the film Vitus at 8:00 p.m. The winner of the Best Swiss Film Award (2006), this film is the tale of Vitus, a 5-year-old boy with hearing like a bat who plays piano like a virtuoso and studies encyclopedias. His parents anticipate a brilliant future for him as a concert pianist. The child prodigy prefers, however, 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.
The film is rated PG and has subtitles. It is two hours and three minutes long. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students ages 6 to 18 and $5 for children. Purchase tickets at Farthing Auditorium in advance or at the Dragonfly on the night of the show. Ticket prices increase on show nights.
For more information, call 828-262-4046 or click to www.appsummer.org.
Want To Go?
Date: Monday, July 13
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dragonfly Theater, Boone
Cost: $10 adults/$8 students 6 to 18/$5 kids
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