The read
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Following the death of his wife, a renowned musician ostracises himself from the outer world and dedicates his life to music. However, his life changes when a young man approaches him to learn music.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
200 audience votes
Key crew
- Alain CorneauDirector
- Pascal QuignardScreenplay
- Alain CorneauScreenplay
- Jordi SavallOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jean-Pierre MarielleMonsieur de Sainte Colombe
- Gérard DepardieuMarin Marais
- Anne BrochetMadeleine
- Guillaume DepardieuYoung Marin Marais
- Carole RichertToinette
- Michel BouquetBaugin
- Jean-Claude DreyfusAbbe Mathieu
- Yves GascCaignet
- Yves LambrechtCharbonnières
- Jean-Marie PoirierMonsieur de Bures
- Myriam BoyerGuignotte
- Violaine LacroixYoung Madeleine
Stills
Themes
violinorchestra17th centuryinstrument maker