The Red Violin

11/6/1999 2h 10m 7.4/10

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.

Director

François Girard

Top Billed Cast

Anita Laurenzi

Cesca (Cremona)

Jean-Luc Bideau

Georges Poussin (Vienna)

Irene Grazioli

Anna Bussotti (Cremona)

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Samuele Amighetti

Boy (Cremona)

Carlo Cecchi

Nicolo Bussotti (Cremona)

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Tommaso Puntelli

Apprentice (Cremona)

Reviews

JPV852

8/19/2024

8/10

This is one I've watched a few times over the years and still like it quite a bit. Solid performances, at least from I can tell as at times I can't tell when it's in other languages, though while I like Samuel L. Jackson in his role, there were a couple Jackson-ism lines that felt out of place. Still, the filmmakers did a great job showing this violin throughout the 200 years worldwide journey. **3.75/5**