Red Violin, The

Aroview: The contemporary auction of a prized antique violin becomes another suspenseful, passionate chapter in its lifespan as we learn of its 300 year history, spanning seven countries and almost as many languages.As lavishly crafted as its wooden protagonist, this generally fulfils its large ambitions, always intriguing in placing modern times in historical context through and an unusual yet lucid narrative. The excellent multi-national cast includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Flemyng, Greta Scacchi, and co-writer Don McKellar.

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