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THE RED VIOLIN (1998)
131 min. Rating: AA
DIRECTOR: François Girard

WRITER: Don McKellar and François Girard

10/10 REEL Student Rating (3 votes)

Plot Summary
François Girard and Don McKellar's The Red Violin tells the tale of a very special instrument - a perfectly crafted 17th century violin finished with a mysterious red glaze. The final masterpiece of a virtuoso craftsman, the violin sits in a Montreal auction house waiting to be sold. As the auction proceeds, the violin's history is revealed through four interconnected tales spanning 300 years. As it passes through the hands of musicians in Italy, Vienna, London and Shanghai, the violin fills its owners' lives with romance, adventure, intrigue and tragedy. At the centre of the story is the instrument's dark secret, which is revealed only at the film's suspenseful finale. "In a time of timid projects and easy formulas, The Red Violin has the kind of sweep and vision that we identify with elegant features from decades ago." - Roger Ebert

About The Director

François Girard

Montreal filmmaker François Girard began his career making experimental short films, dance and music videos. In the Grammy Award-winning Secret World Live, he captured the excitement of a Peter Gabriel concert. Thirty-Two Short Films About Glenn Gould won four Genie Awards, including Best Picture in 1993. The Red Violin won eight Genies, including Best Picture, and an Oscar for Best Original Score. His most recent feature, Silk, was released in 2007.

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2 REVIEWS of " THE RED VIOLIN "

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Wednesday April 16, 2008 at 09:39 PM

Sarah said:

This is a really good movie Very interesting! WATCH IT!

Hishama Fadil of Glebe Collegiate Institute said:

Interesting

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