The Violinist
- Animation
- Drama
- Music
It is Singapore in the late 1930s. Kai and Fei are childhood friends and aspiring violinists. When Japan invades Malaya in 1941, Kai chooses to forgo his music career to join the anti-Japanese forces. After the war Kai goes missing. Determined to find him, Fei performs all over Southeast Asia, all the while seeking any news of Kai. Yet, as time fades, Fei has to decide if she must find her own music to define the remaining years of her life.
The Violinist is an animated drama following two childhood friends and violinists in 1930s Singapore whose lives are torn apart by war. When Japan invades Malaya in 1941, Kai abandons his music to join the resistance while Fei searches for him across Southeast Asia, ultimately discovering her own musical identity. The film arrives on August 6, 2026.
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The animated feature 'The Violinist' has been selected for the official competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
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The Violinist — frequently asked
When does The Violinist come out?
The Violinist releases on August 6, 2026. The release date is confirmed.
What is The Violinist about?
The film follows Fei, a violinist in 1930s Singapore, who searches across Southeast Asia for her childhood friend Kai after he disappears during the Japanese invasion of Malaya in 1941, while learning to define her own musical path.
Is The Violinist still in production?
Yes, The Violinist is currently in production and on track for its August 2026 release.
What genre is The Violinist?
The Violinist is an animated drama with a strong music focus, set against the historical backdrop of World War II Southeast Asia.
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