The Violin Player
1994, English. Directed by Charles Van Damme.
This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 June 1994
- Original title
- Le joueur de violon
- Country
- France
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The Violin Player runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The Violin Player isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 June 1994. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Violin Player?
If you liked The Violin Player, try Paris Can Wait, Paris Blues, Cyrano.
Who directed The Violin Player?
The Violin Player (1994) was directed by Charles Van Damme and stars Richard Berry, François Berléand, Inês de Medeiros.