The Red Violin (1998)

Name: The Red Violin
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Music, Romance
Released: 1998
Duration: 130 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli, Samuele Amighetti

2h 10m Austria, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America

Drama Thriller Mystery Music Romance

Plot

Spanning three centuries, a stunning red violin holds a captivating tale of artistry and sorrow. Created by the renowned Italian craftsman Bussotti in 1681, this exquisite instrument journeys through Austria, England, China, and Canada, weaving a narrative filled with poignant moments. In Montreal, an appraiser, portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson, delves into the violin's intricate past, uncovering the profound impact it has had on those who played it. Each note resonates with the echoes of its storied legacy, blending beauty with the shadows of loss that accompany its legacy.

Cast

Carlo Cecchi Irene Grazioli Anita Laurenzi Tommaso Puntelli Samuele Amighetti Jean-Luc Bideau Samuel L. Jackson Greta Scacchi Aldo Brugnini Christoph Koncz Clotilde Mollet Florentín Groll Johannes Silberschneider Rainer Egger Paul Koeker