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The Red violin = Le Violon rouge = Violino rosso, Il

Canada, 1998
film

A five part tale which tells the life story of an exquisite 300 year old violin. The film begins with the loving creation of the instrument in 17th century in..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

The Story of a violin

Canada, 1947
Similarity: 77%

The Violin maker of Cremona

United States, 1909
Similarity: 73%

The Violin: Manoug Parikian

United Kingdom, 1964
Similarity: 71%

Steffan the violin maker

United States, 1979
Similarity: 71%

Noir

Australia, 1998
Similarity: 71%

Ravel

Canada, 1988
Similarity: 70%

Concerto grosso modo

Canada, 1985
Similarity: 70%

The Violin: Manoug Parikian

United Kingdom, 1970
Similarity: 70%

A Red ribbon

United States, 1981
Similarity: 69%

L'ombre Rouge = the Red Shadow

France, 1981
Similarity: 69%

The Red balloon (K) = Le Ballon rouge

France, 1956
Similarity: 69%

Gaston's recital = Le Violon de Gaston

Canada, 1974
Similarity: 69%

L'affiche Rouge = the Red Poster

France, 1975
Similarity: 69%

Yehudi Menuhin: the violin of the century

France, 1994
Similarity: 68%

Le Rouge et le Noir (Episode 1) = the Red and the Black

France, 1954
Similarity: 68%

Le Rouge et le Noir (Episode 2) = the Red and the Black

France, 1954
Similarity: 68%

Stravinsky

Canada, 1966
Similarity: 68%

String instruments

Canada, 1950
Similarity: 68%
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