Lust in music

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 1999)

This movie can really be summarized as a commentary on how lust can have disastrous effects on it's "victims". The violin is a symbol - it could just as easily be a woman, and how she brought out the worst in people; however, because we are dealing with an inanimate object, we have the luxury of following it through many lifetimes.
When I first read reviews on this movie, I was worried that the "jumping around" in time that takes place would detract from my enjoyment. I must say that the "jumping around" is an essential device in this case, each part of the story making more sense as you see other parts.
Expertly filmed, and one of the rare music movies, where it really appeared as if the actors were actually playing the instrument.