The Competitors: Russia's Child Prodigies / 2010

At the age of seventeen, Irina Chistyakova looks back at an international concert career spanning ten years. Irina is the youngest of the four protagonists of the film Russia's Wonder Children made in 2000. By now seventeen years old, she is going through a drama that many prodigies experience: while they were children, they were able to stun audiences with the contrast of their delicate appearances and precocious talents. Like Irina, Nikita Mndoyants (18), Dmitry Krutogolovy (19), and Elena Kolesnichenko (25), are still showered with praise and distinction. But what price did they have to pay for it?

Prodigy Dreams / 2022

A young screenwriter is on the verge of receiving an award, but his self-sabotage makes it difficult to craft a speech, accompanied by doubts from his childhood.

How I Was a Prodigy / 1983

Seva, a young schoolboy, is fighting his parents and especially grandmother who want to make child prodigy out of him.

Jazz Open Stuttgart 2017 - Festival of World Stars and Child Prodigies / 2017

Idil Biret: The Portrait of a Child Prodigy / 2015

When Idil was seven, the Turkish congress passed a special law which allowed her to study in Paris. Away from her friends, in an alien city, she was now working under strict supervision, while dreaming of running away.

The Child Prodigy / 2010

On the keyboard, the young hands fly rapidly and the melody rises. For the child, nothing is easier; he hears the sounds in his head. These hands belong to 6 years old André Mathieu. He won his audiences and fired up concerts halls in London, New York, Paris and around the world. Adulated, hailed, praised, the child prodigy seemed to have everything to succeed. From the top of his vertiginous successes, to depths of torment, the life of the "Little Canadian Mozart" blends into his music. A romantic and passionate composer wishing for happiness, his story is nevertheless played on tragic notes.

Team of Prodigies / 1988

In August 1968, the Taitung Red Leaves swept 7-0 to beat an all-star youth team from Japan.

Temporarily Prodigy / 2012

This is the story of 15-year-old Alex Pryer, an English child prodigy who entered the St. Petersburg Conservatory at the age of 13. Alexei Prior was already called "Little Pavarotti" at the age of 10, when he performed in front of the musical elite on the stage of "CarnegieHall" and "LondonArena". The father is an Englishman, he supports all the boy's undertakings, the Russian mother takes over the organization of concerts and accompanies her son everywhere. With all their might, parents try to help their child climb to the very top of the musical Olympus. Alex perceives his successes with childish ease and spontaneity.

Beck - Den förlorade sonen / 2021

A jawbone is found in the middle of the forest. When the rest of the body is found, it turns out that it has just recently been moved and belongs to Viktor Eklund, who has been missing for five years.

Secret of the Shaolin Poles / 1977

Legendary Chinese rebel Fong Sai Yuk (Fei Meng) takes on the Manchu dynasty in this high-octane martial arts actioner. After killing one of the governor's thugs, Fong must not only elude authorities, but also face a deadly assassin. Discovering the governor has murdered his two kung fu brothers, Fong vows to take on the corrupt leader. The film includes a slew of awe-inspiring battles using lethal Shaolin poles.

The Affairs of Anatol / 1921

Socialite Anatol Spencer, finding his relationship with his wife lackluster, goes in search of excitement. After bumping into old flame Emilie, he lets an apartment for her only to find that she cheats on him. He is subsequently robbed, conned, and booted from pillar to post. He decides to return to his wife and discovers her carousing with his best friend Max.

Deadly Duo / 1981

Seeking revenge for the murder of his family, a man returns to Hong Kong to track down the killers. He becomes enthralled in further intrigue when his new boss is targeted by the same group.

L'enfant prodigue / 1916

Cécile Guyon is young Pierrot. He has fallen in love with the laundress, pretty Jane Renouardt. However, she wants more than a lover whose poor fashion sense impels him to dress as a stage clown. She wants jewelry, pretty clothes, and probably a string of poloponies, so Guyon robs his parents' safe and steals their life savings so he can run off with Mlle Renouardt.

Young Hero of Shaolin / 1976

This film is about Fong Sai-yu going under cover as a servant in the villain's mansion. He is a famous fighter that fights for justice. While at the mansion he met the great Kow Lee played by Tao-Liang Tan also a great fighter that works there for the villain. He recognize Fong Sai-Yu right away and challenge him to a fight because he wanted to match his fighting skill with the famous fighter. At first Fong Sai-Yu declined but eventually agreed after the great Kow Lee threatens to reveal his identity. They met on top of a mountain where they fought to a draw and then became great friends. The great Kow Lee later help Fong Sai-Yu at the end of the film to defeat the villain who was very tough to beat.

L'Enfant prodigue / 1900

Early film adaptation of The Prodigal Son.