The Red Violin

An appraiser of rare musical instruments traces the history of a blood-red violin and everyone whose lives it touched.

Corporate Author: Lions Gate Films., New Line International Releasing., Channel Four Films (Firm), Telefilm Canada., Rhombus Media (Firm), Mikado Film.
Other Authors: Cecchi, Carlo, 1939-, Grazioli, Irene., Bideau, Jean-Luc., Scacchi, Greta., Flemyng, Jason., Zhang, Aijia, 1953-, Feore, Colm, 1958-, McKellar, Don, 1963-, Jackson, Samuel L., Corigliano, John, 1938-, Fichman, Niv., Girard, François, 1963-
Format: Videos DVD
Language: English
Italian
French
German
Chinese
Spanish
Published: Santa Monica, Calif. : Lionsgate, [2008].
Edition: Widescreen.
Series: Meridian collection.
Subjects:
Summary: An appraiser of rare musical instruments traces the history of a blood-red violin and everyone whose lives it touched.
Item Description: Title from container.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1998.
Special features: Audio commentary with co-writer/director François Girard and co-writer Don McKellar; "The Oscar-winning Chaconne" featuring composer John Corigliano; "The auction block" depicting record-breaking violin auctions and the appeal of Stradivarius violins; theatrical trailer.
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 130 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: DVD, region 1; widescreen (1.85:1) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 or 2.0.
Audience: MPAA rating: R; some sexuality.
Production Credits: Music, John Corigliano.