# The Red Violin (1998)

> A legendary violin links artists, collectors, and lost passions across three centuries of upheaval and desire.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8428

## Facts

- Runtime: 130 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery, Music, Romance
- Director: François Girard
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli, Anita Laurenzi, Tommaso Puntelli, Aldo Brugnini, Samuele Amighetti, Jean-Luc Bideau
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120802/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, ambitious, romantic, reflective evening, classical music night

## Synopsis

A haunting journey through time, revealing the secrets of a legendary violin.

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