The Red Violin

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 13, 1998

Original language

French

Spoken languages

English, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, German, French

Countries

Canada, Italy, United Kingdom

Production

New Line Cinema,Film4 Productions,Téléfilm Canada,Rhombus Media,Mikado Film,Salon Films,Sidecar Films & TV,CITY-TV,Shanghai Film Studio,Vienna Film Financing Fund,Dor Film,Euphoria Films,China Film Co-Production

Budget

$18,000,000

Revenue

$9,495,408

IMDb

tt0120802