Flick Picks for Publishing & Printing Professionals: FP4 pick of the week

Love for a woman, music, and the instrument

PICK #11: “The Red Violin” (1998) Director: Francois Girard

Info & Trailer:
http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/129368

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Red_Violin/5670353?strkid=1620467862_0_0

ENTRY: After starting this blog a few months ago, I received several recommendations in return (which is a fringe benefit of the blog). This one, frankly, has been head and shoulders even above my own picks since FP4 started. This is a true winner.

SYNOPSIS: A long lost, hand-crafted violin from the Renaissance era is the central theme in this movie. The story follows the instrument from player to player... though the instrument carries a long held secret through the centuries that waits to be unearthed. The passionate and tremendous journey is a gripping tale. I can't give away more of this plot away... sorry. Let's just say that the scenes (along with the instrument) span the centuries well and across multiple societies.

Scope: I absolutely adored this movie. There is no other word for it. As far as a scope, you must be a romantic OR at the least, an aspiring Romeo/Juliet. If you have ever been in love, this movie is for you. It's not a overly sappy love story you might see in the theater. It's not that trite. If you don't mind the sub-titled during certain scenes in the film, you'll enjoy this film. It is shot partly in classical film during the "flash backs" and then jumps ahead to modern day scenes also. The story lines envelope themes of love, passion, obsession, music, and much more. It is a more than worthy of the academy award winner. Thank you for the person that recommended this to me! It is the best I have seen in quite a while. I hope you agree.