Francois Girard's The Red Violin follows the imaginary history of a unique instrument as it passes over continents and through lives over the span of three centuries. The film was shot in five languages, in five countries, over a period of six months. Beginning in Canada in February 1997, the production moved on to Austria, Italy, England and China before returning to Montreal for post-production.

GENRE: Comedydrama
MPAA RATING: R
RUN TIME: 2h 20m
RELEASE DATE: June 11, 1999
STARRING: Greta Scacchi, Jean-Luc Bideau, Anita Laurenzi, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli
DIRECTOR(S): Francois Girard
PRODUCER(S): Niv Fichman
WRITER(S): Don McKellar, Francois Girard
STUDIO: Lionsgate