Question 1

What real-life violin inspired the story of The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

The movie was inspired by the Stradivari violin known as 'The Red Mendelssohn'.

Question 2

How did Joshua Bell contribute beyond performing the soundtrack for The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

Joshua Bell served as a violinist double for non-musician actors in close-up shots and was scolded by director François Girard for overacting.

Question 3

Which famous painting is recreated in a scene with Frederick Pope in The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

When Frederick Pope leans back in the tub with a letter, the shot recreates the famous painting 'The Death of Marat'.

Question 4

What is the central journey depicted in The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

The film follows a red violin crafted in 1681 Italy as it travels through Austria, England, China, and Canada over 300 years, leaving beauty and tragedy in its wake.

Question 5

Which major film festivals featured The Red Violin in 1998?

Accepted Answer

The Red Violin was featured at the BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1998.

Question 6

What real-life violin inspired the story of The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by the Stradivari violin known as 'The Red Mendelssohn'.

Question 7

Which famous painting is recreated in a scene with Frederick Pope in the bathtub?

Accepted Answer

The shot of Frederick Pope leaning back in the tub with a letter recreates the famous painting 'The Death of Marat'.

Question 8

How did Joshua Bell contribute beyond performing the soundtrack for The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

Joshua Bell served as a violinist double for non-musician actors in close-ups and appears as an orchestra violinist in one scene.

Question 9

What is the central narrative of The Red Violin?

Accepted Answer

It follows 300 years of a remarkable musical instrument crafted in 1681, traveling through Austria, England, China, and Canada, with an appraiser in Montreal examining its history.

Question 10

Which major film festivals featured The Red Violin in 1998?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the BFI London Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Venice Film Festival in 1998.

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