The Red Violin

In anticipation of the birth of his first child, master violinmaker Nicolo Bussotti begins what will be his greatest achievement. But when his wife dies in childbirth, what was meant as a celebratory offering quickly becomes a fixation. Overwhelmed with grief, Bussotti continues his work determined to create an everlasting tribute to his love: a perfect violin imbued with her spirit. So begins the story of The Red Violin, as it travels across continents, cultures and centuries inspiring passion and obsession in every life it touches.

 

 

       

Director
François Girard
ScreenwriterS
Don McKellar
François Girard
Starring
Samuel L. Jackson
Don McKellar
Sandra Oh
Sylvia Chang
Colm Feore
Jason Flemyng
Greta Scacchi
Producers
Rhombus Media
Mikado Film
Distributors
Alliance Films (Canada)
Lions Gate Films (US)
Channel Four Films (UK)