The Bowmakers
“The story of the most important instrument you’ve never heard of.”
Synopsis
This documentary film explores the world of the bow and the extraordinary masters who make them. The bow is the Cinderella of the orchestra—the overworked and overshadowed ally to its more glamorous partners. Few people, even among lovers of classical music, think of the bow as an instrument in its own right, but players of stringed instruments see them differently. To musicians, the bow is as essential to expressing the soul of the music as the violin or cello. The film follows the journey of the “silent servant” of the music world—from the workshops of the virtuosos of the trade, to the birthplace of the bow in France, and to Brazil, home to the imperiled tree from which the world’s finest bows are made.
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The Bowmakers - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Charles Espey
Self, bow-maker
Paul Siefried
Self, bow-maker
Robert Morrow
Self, bow-maker
Ole Kanestrom
Self, bow-maker
Cody Kowalski
Self, bow-maker
Stéphane Tomachot
Self, bow-maker
Joséphine Tomachot
Self, bow-maker
Noel Burke
Self, bow-maker
Johnny Gandelsman
Self, violinist, Brooklyn Rider
Colin Jacobsen
Self, violinist, Brooklyn Rider
Nicholas Cords
Self, violist, Brooklyn Rider
Michael Nicolas
Self, cellist, Brooklyn Rider
Joel Link
Self, violinist, Dover Quartet
Bryan Lee
Self, violinist, Dover Quartet
Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt
Self, violist, Dover Quartet
Camden Shaw
Self, cellis, Dover Quartet
Daniel Ching
Self, violinist, Miró Quartet
William Fedkenheuer
Self, violinist, Miró Quartet
Release History & Theatrical Window
27/09/2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ward Serrill
- Screenplay & Story
- Ward Serrill
- Original Title
- The Bowmakers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 27/09/2019
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Woody Creek Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ward Serrill
Ward Serrill
Eric Frith
Rocky Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Rocky Friedman
Producer
Ward Serrill
Director
Ward Serrill
Writer
Eric Frith
Editor
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What is The Bowmakers about?
This documentary film explores the world of the bow and the extraordinary masters who make them. The bow is the Cinderella of the orchestra—the overworked and overshadowed ally to its more glamorous partners. Few people, even among lovers of classical music, think of the bow as an instrument in its own right, but players of stringed instruments see them differently. To musicians, the bow is as essential to expressing the soul of the music as the violin or cello. The film follows the journey of the “silent servant” of the music world—from the workshops of the virtuosos of the trade, to the birthplace of the bow in France, and to Brazil, home to the imperiled tree from which the world’s finest bows are made.
Who directed The Bowmakers?
The Bowmakers was directed by Ward Serrill.
Who stars in The Bowmakers?
The principal cast of The Bowmakers includes Charles Espey, Paul Siefried, Robert Morrow, Ole Kanestrom, Cody Kowalski.
When was The Bowmakers released and how long is it?
The Bowmakers was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.