Jean Carignan, Fiddler
1975•1h 28m•8.0•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Bernard Gosselin
Languages
French
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Jean Carignan
Self
Paul Gosselin
Self
Benoit Bernier
Self
Léo Plamondon
Self
Arcade Gosselin
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Paul Larose
Producer
Louise Carré
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