The Red Violin (1998)

Hidden in depths of independent film and 90's cinema, The Red Violin is an absolutely lovely film. A mosaic of fascinating international short stories, spanning the entire 300 year history of this particular violin. It's seen a lot of lives, and a lot of tragedy. It's the art that binds humanity together. It's a thematic balancing act that director Francois Girard does beautifully here. If all of that isn't good enough for you, Sam Jackson is in here too. 4 out of 5 Stars.