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The Red Violin

Le violon rouge

1998 · 130 min · Drama

Following a single mysterious crimson violin across three centuries and several countries, this drama traces the lives it touches — and the beauty and tragedy it leaves behind — from its creation in 17th-century Italy to a modern-day auction house.

Runtime
130 min
Genre
Drama · Thriller · Mystery
Mood
tense · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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