The Violin
1974, English. Directed by George Pastic & Andrew Welsh.
The Violin is a 1974 short film by Andrew Welsh and George Pastic, featuring Maurice Solway. Solway also wrote the original music. The film promotes peace and understanding through the power of music and the exchange of knowledge and friendship between the old and the young. In 1975, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1974
- Written by
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The Violin runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Violin on?
The Violin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1974. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Violin?
If you liked The Violin, try Stardust Memories, Rufus, Strung.
Who directed The Violin?
The Violin (1974) was directed by George Pastic and Andrew Welsh and stars Maurice Solway, Chris Herman, Chris Langevin.