The Red Violin poster

The Red Violin (1998)

7.419982h 10mFR
DramaThrillerMysteryMusicRomance

Directed by François Girard

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

2h 10m

Language

FR

Release

November 13, 1998

Director

François Girard

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Charles Morritz (Montréal)

Carlo Cecchi

Carlo Cecchi

Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)

Irene Grazioli

Irene Grazioli

Anna Bussotti (Cremona)

Anita Laurenzi

Anita Laurenzi

Cesca (Cremona)

Tommaso Puntelli

Tommaso Puntelli

Apprentice (Cremona)

Aldo Brugnini

Aldo Brugnini

Assistant (Cremona)

Samuele Amighetti

Samuele Amighetti

Boy (Cremona)

Jean-Luc Bideau

Jean-Luc Bideau

Georges Poussin (Vienna)

Christoph Koncz

Christoph Koncz

Kaspar Weiss (Vienna)

Clotilde Mollet

Clotilde Mollet

Antoinette Pussin (Vienna)

Florentin Groll

Florentin Groll

Anton von Spielmann (Vienna)

Johannes Silberschneider

Johannes Silberschneider

Father Richter (Vienna)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Red Violin (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Red Violin. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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