Directed by:
François GirardCinematography:
Alain DostieComposer:
John CoriglianoCast:
Irene Grazioli, Clotilde Mollet, Johannes Silberschneider, Jason Flemyng, Greta Scacchi, Sylvia Chang, Xiaoshuai Wang, Carlo Cecchi, Samuel L. Jackson (more)VOD (3)
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An epic adventure of mystery and obsession unfolds when Charles Morritz (Samuel L. Jackson), an appraiser of rare musical instruments, discovers a one-of-a-kind, red violin at a prestigious Montreal auction house. Convinced he's found an authentic long-lost masterpiece, Morritz uncovers the spectacular journey of the priceless violin, how it changed hands and the lives of all who touched it. When the violin's shocking secret is finally revealed, Morritz must wrestle with his own demons and choose between burying the truth, and risking everything. (Lionsgate US)
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The Red Violin is one of those rare films where the main character is actually an object—a violin—around which multiple stories revolve. It's not some wildly supernatural tale, but rather a series of grounded, human stories, all tied to this mysterious instrument. The way it unfolds feels surprisingly civilized and draws you in until the very end. While not every storyline captivates equally, the final segment makes it all worth watching. Plus, the medieval atmosphere with those stunning castles in the background? I absolutely loved that part. A beautiful film overall.
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A decent film that unfortunately doesn't have the same balanced script in all the stories. It’s almost surprising that they were all shot by the same director.
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