list http://www.spout.com/ Recent community activity around The Red Violin on Spout Copyright 2005-9 Spout, LLC Spout RSS http://www.spout.com/images/SpoutLogoRSS.jpg http://www.spout.com/ 136 30 http://www.spout.com/films/The_Red_Violin/128822/default.aspx Title: The Red Violin
Year: 1999
Director: François Girard
Plot: Francois Girard directed this drama tracing the history of a musical instrument through five countries and three centuries. In 1681, to keep the spirit of his wife alive, an Italian paints the violin with a red varnish made from her blood. It is later found in the Austrian Alps when a prodigy gives a performance in the court of Vienna in 1792. Taken by gypsies, the instrument is acquired by a Dionysian composer. After a journey by boat to China in 1966, it is hidden during the Cultural Revolution. In contemporary Canada, it is spotted at an auction house by a violin expert (Samuel L. Jackson) who becomes obsessed with it. Scripted by Girard and Don McKellar. Filmed on a $10 million budget in Montreal, China, Italy, Austria, and Oxford. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:21:41 GMTThe Red Violin1999François GirardFrancois Girard directed this drama tracing the history of a musical instrument through five countries and three centuries. In 1681, to keep the spirit of his wife alive, an Italian paints the violin with a red varnish made from her blood. It is later found in the Austrian Alps when a prodigy gives a performance in the court of Vienna in 1792. Taken by gypsies, the instrument is acquired by a Dionysian composer. After a journey by boat to China in 1966, it is hidden during the Cultural Revolution. In contemporary Canada, it is spotted at an auction house by a violin expert (Samuel L. Jackson) who becomes obsessed with it. Scripted by Girard and <a href="/players/P___102184/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Don McKellar</a>. Filmed on a $10 million budget in Montreal, China, Italy, Austria, and Oxford. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide9Taggedy Taggged (6-10)9113http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/t30997u941g.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/The_Red_Violin/128822/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Re_Historical_Drama/643/38218/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 12/10/2008 6:56:57 PM
Body: My personal favorites: Barry Lyndon Unequivocally the best 18th century period film ever made. Incredible. Black Narcissus Great drama set in the Himalayas. And nuns! Elizabeth Probably have already seen this, but just in case. Great film. Dogville A lot of people have not seen this due to the overwhelming negative reviews for it. But it is an amazing film nonetheless about early 20th century America. Manderlay The second film in the unfinished trilogy that follows Dogville. Gosford Park Impeccable film about the English caste system. A Little Princess Amazing kid's film. I still love it. Edward II Postmodern interpretation of Edward II. Might be too much for some. Battleship Potemkin Great historical film. Iconic scenes throughout. The Red Violin Traces a violin from its creation over 300 hundred years ago to today. And it has Samuel L. Jackson. A Very Long Engagement Tragic wartime flick about World War I in France. The Mission Insightful film about the struggles to convert South American natives to Christianity. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Best adaptation of the novel in my opinion. The Hours Three women going through the same whirlwind of emotions a three different times in history. Plunkett & Macleane Dramatic comedy set around the time of Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette (2006) I've grown to love this film since my hesitant initial reaction. Titus Postmodern interpretation of Titus Andronicus. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Another postmodern interpretation of the life of Joan of Arc. Andersonville Tragic movie about life in a prisoner of war camp in the South during the Civil War. Sleepy Hollow Quirky flick set in 19th century New England. The Color Purple Early 20th century South and the struggle of slaves. Great movie. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure you've seen a number of these.
]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:56:57 GMTmercurialCommunity Recommendations12/10/2008 6:56:57 PMMy personal favorites: Barry Lyndon Unequivocally the best 18th century period film ever made. Incredible. Black Narcissus Great drama set in the Himalayas. And nuns! Elizabeth Probably have already seen this, but just in case. Great film. Dogville A lot of people have not seen this due to the overwhelming negative reviews for it. But it is an amazing film nonetheless about early 20th century America. Manderlay The second film in the unfinished trilogy that follows Dogville. Gosford Park Impeccable film about the English caste system. A Little Princess Amazing kid's film. I still love it. Edward II Postmodern interpretation of Edward II. Might be too much for some. Battleship Potemkin Great historical film. Iconic scenes throughout. The Red Violin Traces a violin from its creation over 300 hundred years ago to today. And it has Samuel L. Jackson. A Very Long Engagement Tragic wartime flick about World War I in France. The Mission Insightful film about the struggles to convert South American natives to Christianity. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Best adaptation of the novel in my opinion. The Hours Three women going through the same whirlwind of emotions a three different times in history. Plunkett &amp; Macleane Dramatic comedy set around the time of Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette (2006) I've grown to love this film since my hesitant initial reaction. Titus Postmodern interpretation of Titus Andronicus. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc Another postmodern interpretation of the life of Joan of Arc. Andersonville Tragic movie about life in a prisoner of war camp in the South during the Civil War. Sleepy Hollow Quirky flick set in 19th century New England. The Color Purple Early 20th century South and the struggle of slaves. Great movie. That's all I can think of for now. I'm sure you've seen a number of these. http://www.spout.com/blogs/shaunhuston/archive/2008/7/23/32997.aspx Post By: ShaunHuston
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Post Date: 7/23/2008 8:01:07 PM
Body: A few days ago I had another DVD review appear on PopMatters. This one is of The Meridian Collection edition of The Red Violin (1998). PopMatters home.The review. Originally posted on:Short-Circuit Signs
]]>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:07 GMTShaunHustonShaunHuston filmblog7/23/2008 8:01:07 PMA few days ago I had another DVD review appear on PopMatters. This one is of The Meridian Collection edition of The Red Violin (1998). PopMatters home.The review. Originally posted on:Short-Circuit Signs http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/music/MemberTagFilms.aspxmusic
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