The Red Violin is a post from: Mark's Remarks

Where can you get a story whose adventures lead from 1681 – present, is translated in four different languages, explores remote German monasteries, displays wandering virtuoso gypsies, echoes music in starched concert halls, reveals steamy romances, auctions priceless antique instruments, boasts an incredible score written by John Corigliano and is played masterfully by Joshua Bell and lastly, an unforgettable role by Samuel L. Jackson, all in a two hours?

The last violin of Niccolo Busotti is auctioned in a riveting account of the life of a violin that has realized itself through the centuries.

I don’t remember ever seeing a film with violinists that actually appear as if they are playing the violin. Most people would not notice this, however, a player can tell immediately.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the Red Violin DVD at you local video store and watch, listen and enjoy this pinnacle of filmmaking and storytelling. You’ll want to watch and listen again and again!