The Red Violin
7.3/10
Rating
130 min
Runtime
1998
Release Year
François Girard
Director
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli
Quick Synopsis
The story follows a unique red violin created by the Italian craftsman Bussotti in 1681. Over the course of 300 years, this violin passes through several countries including Austria, England, China, and Canada. Throughout its journey, the instrument influences the lives of various owners, bringing moments of beauty as well as tragedy. In Montreal, an appraiser played by Samuel L. Jackson examines the violin's detailed and complex history.
Detailed Synopsis of The Red Violin
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
