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The Violin Teacher

The Violin Teacher

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The Violin Teacher

2015

1h 37m

6.7(57 votes)

Drama

Music

Overview

After failing to be admitted into the OSESP Orchestra, a talented violinist is forced to give music classes to teenagers in a public school. He soon finds his world transformed by the power of music and friendships formed with his pupils.

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Gullane Entretenimento

20th Century Fox Brazil

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lázaro Ramos

Lázaro Ramos

Laerte

Sandra Corveloni

Sandra Corveloni

Alzira

Kaique Jesus Santos

Kaique Jesus Santos

Samuel

Elzio Vieira

Elzio Vieira

VR

Fernanda de Freitas

Fernanda de Freitas

Bruna

Marin Alsop

Marin Alsop

Self

Graça De Andrade

Graça De Andrade

Rosimeire

Hermes Baroli

Hermes Baroli

Laerte's friend

Criolo

Criolo

Clayton

Milton Gonçalves

Milton Gonçalves

Laerte's father (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: Sérgio Machado
Written by: Maria Adelaide Amaral
Marcelo Gomes

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