The Red Violin

1975·Movie
1h 29min

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, politics, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

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About

When Estonian violinist Eduard Sõrmus starts his concert tours in Europe, he is convinced that the world revolution is about to begin. His mission as a Red Violinist is to call the proletariat around the world to join with the revolution. It is only two things - music and revolution - that Eduard has dedicated himself to. His audience is enchanted by his performance and ignited by his ideas. With this knowledge, he travels Europe between the two world wars, accompanied by his faithful friends, his audience's admiration and the hostility of the authorities.
Historical DramaMusical JourneyPolitical AwakeningRevolutionary IdeasClass StruggleArtistic DedicationInterwar EuropeEstonian CultureIdeological Conflict

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Is The Red Violin worth watching?

41
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 4.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Red Violin?

1 h 29 min

The Red Violin runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Red Violin in?

Estonian

It was made in Estonian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does The Red Violin use?

How We Got HereArt Imitates ArtInformed AbilityFailed a Spot CheckArtifact of AttractionTarot MotifsThe MuseTrue CraftsmanOne-Woman WailKarma HoudiniBookendsCannot Keep a Secretand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 storytelling tropes for The Red Violin, including How We Got Here, Art Imitates Art, Informed Ability.

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