De l'Arbre au Violon (1990)

François Perrin works in the purest tradition of classical violin making, but he is also a researcher in sound, experimenting with new materials and techniques. From raw wood to the first strokes of the bow, the film shows the gestation of a viola. It is a story of suspense, sweat, know-how and passion; the perilous stages of manufacture and - obstacles overcome - the burst of laughter from the instrument maker.