Review of The Red Violin (1998) by Courtney S — 09 Jul 2008

Tantas historias memorables y diversas en torno a este hermoso instrumento... Muchas emociones me genero esta historia...

This review of The Red Violin (1998) was written by Courtney S on 09 Jul 2008.

The Red Violin has generally received very positive reviews.

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Like the immaculate instrument it follows, The Red Violin is a piece of filmmaking fully refined by the hands of someone who believed in the…

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