The Red Violin
1998
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
Writers:
Don McKellar, François Girard
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 19 nominations total
Production:
François Girard
Country:
Canada, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, Austria
