France tv distribution is delighted to announce the launching of the international distribution of THE VIOLINIST, a film by Ervin Han and Raul Garcia.

Distributed worldwide (except Singapore, Malaysia, Spain) by France tv distribution, THE VIOLINIST will be launched at the Festival de Cannes, which will take place from May 13 to 24, 2025.

This film is an official co-production between Robot Playground Media (Singapore), TV On Producciones (Spain), and Altri Occhi (Italy), with the support of key production and financing partners including Bombillo Amarillo, Mystic House Animation, Throne Inc., Select Entertainment and Little Green White.

Synopsis

In 1930s British-colonial Singapore, young Fei and a gifted orphan boy, Kai, dream of becoming world-class violinists.
But when war descends upon Southeast Asia in 1941, Kai joins the resistance and disappears after the war. Refusing to accept his loss, Fei devotes herself tirelessly to becoming a soloist, touring across the region in a quiet, determined search for her missing friend. Her music becomes both a beacon of hope and a vessel for grief.
As the years pass, Fei must confront the truth: did Kai truly perish in the war - or has time merely buried the truth?

Alexandre René (VP International Cinema Sales at France tv distribution) and Julia Schulte (SVP International Sales at France tv distribution):

"We are thrilled to present 'The Violinist', a poetic exploration of resilience, memory, and the enduring power of human connection. Set against the backdrop of colonial Singapore and the turmoil of World War II, the film resonates with contemporary audiences, touching on the bittersweet reality that sometimes the dreams we once cherished are lost when war comes knocking. Bringing together some of the finest talents in modern animation, 'The Violinist' offers a lyrical and musical meditation on today’s most pressing existential questions."

THE VIOLINIST

French Title: LA VIOLONISTE

Directed by Ervin Han & Raul Garcia

Written by Ervin Han & Jordan K. See

Composer and music director: Ricky Ho

Cast: Kheng Hua Tan (The Tiger's Apprentice, Crazy Rich Asians, Kung Fu), Kazuya Tanabe (Tokyo Vice, Kate), Adrian Pang, Ayden Sng, Fang Rong

Production: Robot Playground Media, TV On Producciones & Altri Occhi with the support of key production and financing partners including Bombillo Amarillo, Mystic House Animation, Throne Inc., Select Entertainment and Little Green White

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Since January 2017, France tv distribution has gone hand in hand with distribution films abroad. As a major player on the distribution of rights in France and in foreign markets, this new activity of trading feature films is added to its savoir-faire.