Underplayed Gems

Stradivari (1988)

Stradivari poster
Directed by
Giacomo Battiato
Genre
biographical film
Country
France, Italy
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This film tells the story of Antonio Stradivari, the famous violin maker. It follows his life in Cremona as he crafts instruments and navigates personal relationships. The movie shows his dedication to his work and the events that shaped his legacy.

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What happens

Stradivari is a 1988 Italian biographical drama film directed by Giacomo Battiato. It depicts real life events of luthier Antonio Stradivari. It was filmed in sixteen weeks between Cremona (Stradivari's hometown) and Cinecittà. It stars Anthony Quinn along with his three sons by Italian costume designer, Iolanda Addolori. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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