The violinist (Film) (La violinista)

click on the images to download them in high res

original title:

The violinist

italian title:

La violinista

directed by:

Ervin Han, Raúl García

screenplay:

Ervin Han, Jordan K. See

animation:

Wendy Li

editing:

Elaine Chan

music:

Ricky Ho, Isabel Latorre

producer:

Ervin Han, Raúl García, Paloma Mora, Yuki Takafumi, Cristiano Bortone

production:

Robot Playground Media, TV On Producciones, Altri occhi, Throne, supported by Ministero della Cultura

distribution:

New Story [France], Golden Village [Singapore]

world sales:

France Televisions Distribution [France]

country:

Singapore/Spain/Italy

year:

2026

film run:

114'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (22/07/2026)

genre:

animation film

festivals & awards:

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026: Feature Films: Official - Cristal for a Feature Film, Best Original Soundtrack
Busan International Film Festival 2026: A Window on Asian Cinema
Haifa International Film Festival 2026: Animation
TIFF - Toronto International Film Festival 2026: Centrepiece programme

As a Spanish reporter uncovers the mystery behind an aging violin legend and her treasured instrument, a forgotten story of love, war and music emerges. In 1930s Singapore, childhood friends Fei and Kai are bound by music until war and the Japanese occupation tear them apart.

The violinist (Film) (La violinista)

by Ervin Han, Raúl García