Jean Carignan, Fiddler

Overview

Man of the people, taxi driver, Jean Carignan is above all else one of the world's greatest violinists. In his hands reels become complex, intelligent creations, played with a virtuosity worthy of Paganni, and which continue the traditions of a genre passed on orally. A genre which has retained its popularity, and whose giants include Skinner, Coleman, Allard. Jean Carignan tackles their repertoire, as well as reaping the harvest of his exploration of Irish and Scottish musical traditions, which has made of him an internationally renowned specialist in Celtic music. This film is also a love story between an impoverished child and his violin, and provide a unique window into a remarkable era.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 24, 1975

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Léo Plamondon,Jean Carignan,Paul Gosselin,Benoit Bernier,Arcade Gosselin

Director

Bernard Gosselin

Producer

Paul Larose,Louise Carré

Cinematography

Bernard Gosselin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt0073197