The Violin Player
Le joueur de violon
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Van Damme
- Original Title
- Le joueur de violon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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Charles Van Damme
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Charles Van Damme
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What is The Violin Player about?
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.
Who directed The Violin Player?
The Violin Player was directed by Charles Van Damme.
Who stars in The Violin Player?
The principal cast of The Violin Player includes Richard Berry, François Berléand, Inês de Medeiros, Hanns Zischler.
When was The Violin Player released and how long is it?
The Violin Player was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.