"The Violinist"
France tv distribution to launch animated Ervin Han and Raul Garcia's film at Cannes Film Festival that will take place from May 13 to 24, 2025.
The movie is an official co-production between Robot Playground Media (Singapore), TV On Producciones (Spain), and Altri Occhi (Italy), with the support of key production and financing partners including Bombillo Amarillo, Mystic House Animation, Throne Inc., Select Entertainment and Little Green White and it's distributed worldwide (except Singapore, Malaysia, Spain) by France tv distribution.
"We are thrilled to present 'The Violinist', a poetic exploration of resilience, memory, and the enduring power of human connection. Set against the backdrop of colonial Singapore and the turmoil of World War II, the film resonates with contemporary audiences, touching on the bittersweet reality that sometimes the dreams we once cherished are lost when war comes knocking. Bringing together some of the finest talents in modern animation, 'The Violinist' offers a lyrical and musical meditation on today’s most pressing existential questions," said Alexandre René, VP International Cinema Sales at France tv distribution and Julia Schulte, SVP International Sales at France tv distribution.
SYNOPSIS
In 1930s British-colonial Singapore, young Fei and a gifted orphan boy, Kai, dream of becoming world-class violinists. But when war descends upon Southeast Asia in 1941, Kai joins the resistance and disappears after the war. Refusing to accept his loss, Fei devotes herself tirelessly to becoming a soloist, touring across the region in a quiet, determined search for her missing friend. Her music becomes both a beacon of hope and a vessel for grief.
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