Film

Jean Carignan, Fiddler

1975 · 1h 28m · Documentary · Music

Man of the people, taxi driver, Jean Carignan is above all else one of the world's greatest violinists. In his hands reels become complex, intelligent creations, played with a virtuosity worthy of Paganni, and which continue the traditions of a genre passed on orally. A genre which has retained its popularity, and whose giants include Skinner, Coleman, Allard. Jean Carignan tackles their repertoire, as well as reaping the harvest of his exploration of Irish and Scottish musical traditions, which has made of him an internationally renowned specialist in Celtic music. This film is also a love story between an impoverished child and his violin, and provide a unique window into a remarkable era.

Jean Carignan

Self

Paul Gosselin

Self

Benoit Bernier

Self

Léo Plamondon

Self

Arcade Gosselin

Self

• Bernard GosselinDirector of Photography · Director
• Paul LaroseProducer
• Louise CarréProducer
• Monique FortierEditor

Release date

June 24, 1975

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Documentary, Music

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