Amnon's Journey November 13, 2010

For over a decade, Israeli master violin maker Amnon Weinstein located and lovingly brought back to life violins that had been played by Europe's Jews during the Shoah. In this moving documentary, featuring soul-stirring performances by Maestro Shlomo Mintz, Amnon leads us from his Tel Aviv workshop and through Europe in search of these remnants of a lost cultural world. This journey, which included Vilna—his father's birthplace—ends with a concert in Jerusalem's Old City. This dramatic and moving musical evening took place in front of the ancient walls, where sixteen of the restored violins were played by international virtuosos in celebration of Israel's 60th anniversary. These "Violins of Hope" were joined by the Philharmonic Orchestra of Istanbul, Turkey and the Symphonette Orchestra of Ra'anana, Israel.

Film Details
Director:
Jean Marie Hosatte
Main Cast: Amnon Weinstein
Country:
Israel
Language:
French and Hebrew (subtitles); English
Running time:
52 minutes
Year:
2009
Genre: Documentary, Family
Movie Links :
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SPECIAL EVENT
After the film, enjoy a classical music performance that will extend the spirit of the music played in the movie—by musicians Alexander Aisenberg, Hélène Wickett and Dahna Rudin.
Alexander Aisenberg, a brilliant concert violinist, began his studies in Odessa and then continued his studies at the Moscow Conservatory. Hélène Wickett is a Steinway artist who has performed as recitalist and soloist throughout Europe, the United States and Latin America. Dahna Rudin, cello, received her artist diploma from the Vienna Hochschule für Musik, where she worked with Wolfgang Herzer, solo cellist of the Vienna Philharmonic.

Official Website: http://www.svjff.org/films/amnons_journey.shtml