Movie Info

Francois Girard's The Red Violin follows the imaginary history of a unique instrument as it passes over continents and through lives over the s...(read more...) pan of three centuries. The film was shot in five languages, in five countries, over a period of six months. Beginning in Canada in February 1997, the production moved on to Austria, Italy, England and China before returning to Montreal for post-production.

SYNOPSIS:
An epic adventure of mystery and obsession unfolds when Charles Morritz (Jackson), an appraiser of rare musical instruments, discovers a one-of-a-kind, red violin at a prestigious Montreal auction house. Convinced he’s found an authentic long-lost masterpiece, Morritz uncovers the spectacular journey of the priceless violin, how it changed hands and the lives of all who touched it. When the violin’s shocking secret is finally revealed, Morritz must wrestle with his own demons and choose between burying the truth and risking everything.

Director: François Girard

MPAA: R

Running Time: 2 hrs. 11 min.

Release Date: Dec 31, 1998

Cast: Carlo Cecchi, Christoph Koncz, Don McKellar, Irene Grazioli, Jean-Luc Bideau, Samuel L. Jackson