DVD
REVIEW: THE RED VIOLIN
MERIDIAN
COLLECTION
05/25/08
An epic adventure of
mystery and obsession unfolds when Charles Morritz
(Jackson), an appraiser of rare musical instruments,
discovers a one-of-a-kind, red violin at a prestigious
Montreal auction house. Convinced he’s found an authentic
long-lost masterpiece, Morritz uncovers the spectacular
journey of the priceless violin, how it changed hands and
the lives of all who touched it. When the violin’s shocking
secret is finally revealed, Morritz must wrestle with his
own demons and choose between burying the truth and risking
everything.
Winner of the Academy®
Award for Best Original Score, The Red Violin stars Samuel
L. Jackson as an appraiser tracing the vast, storied history
of a priceless violin across numerous countries and
generations. The Meridian Collection DVD features a
digitally remastered transfer with new 5.1 Dolby Digital
Sound and includes two new featurettes and filmmaker
commentary.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (1:78:1) 16x9
AUDIO:
English 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles - English, Spanish,
DVD
SPECIAL FEATURES
Audio
commentary with co-writer/director Francois Girard and
co-writer Don McKellar
“The
Oscar®-Winning Chaconne” featurette – with composer
John Corigliano
“The
Auction Block” featurette - depicting
record-breaking violin auctions and the appeal of
Stradivarius violins
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