The Violin Player

– This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 34 Minutes
Release Year:
1994
Original Name:
Le joueur de violon
The Violin Player (1994) - Also known as Le joueur de violon

This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.

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Release Date:

08 Jun 1994

Director:

Charles Van Damme

Writer:

Jean-François Goyet, André Hodier (novel), Charles Van Damme

Main Actors:

Richard Berry, François Berléand, Bernard Ballet, Valerie Da Motta

Plot:

Arman, a truly brilliant violin player, one day decides to take a break from his career and descends into the bunkering world of tube stations.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10