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The Luthier
The Ballad of Amnon Weinstein
A FILM BY JUSTIN TOOPS & JON ADELMAN
About the Film
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In a tiny shop tucked away...
behind Rabin Square, a family of violin makers quietly launches some of the world's greatest virtuosos and restores the voices of the six million souls lost to the Holocaust.
The Luthier: The Ballad of Amnon Weinstein traces Amnon’s extraordinary journey from Bohemian artist to master violin maker. Amnon's passion and mastery would lead him to restore the collection known as the Violins of Hope, haunting symbols of Jewish suffering and resilience from the Holocaust.
Simultaneously, composer Berthold Tuercke rushes to complete his symphony honoring the stories behind each violin in the collection. As Amnon's and Berthold's stories converge and diverge, a ticking clock chases each master craftsmen. Berthold rushing to complete his Concerto for 53 Violins of Hope in time for its world premier. Amnon racing against time itself.
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The Luthier: The Ballad of Amnon Weinstein
is an independently produced documentary dedicated to honoring the extraordinary life and work of master violin maker Amnon Weinstein and the enduring voices carried through the Violins of Hope collection.
Your tax-deductible contribution directly supports the completion of the film, including archival restoration, music licensing, post-production, outreach, and educational distribution.
We are fiscally sponsored by Docs In Progress, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Silver Spring. All donations are fully tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Supporters may receive:
- Special Thanks recognition in the film credits
- Invitations to special events and local screenings
- Tickets to a special screening at Freeman Arts Pavilion
- Our deepest gratitude for helping bring this important story to audiences around the world
For inquiries regarding Producer or Executive Producer opportunities, please contact:
luthier-documentary@forcedetour.com