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Directed by François Girard, The Red Violin leans on a strong ensemble — Samuel L. Jackson, Carlo Cecchi, Irene Grazioli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1998.
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Shot in reverse day-by-day through a week—a local sheriff embarks on a quest to unlock the mystery of three small-town criminals and a bank heist gone wrong.
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