The Last Violin | Bangalow Film Festival

The Last Violin
Directed by Carla Thackrah | Australia | 2023 | Documentary | 75 mins
World Premiere

When professional violinist and composer Romano Crivici persuades retired master violinmaker, Harry Vatiliotis, to make a last violin, a heart-warming story unfolds. Charalambos Vatiliotis, or Harry, is considered Australia's greatest living violin maker. He and his wife Maria came from Cyprus in the 1950s. Romano has known Harry for 48 years. Together they share the making of Romano's last violin, which also threatens to be Harry's last, as the ravages of old age take their toll on each of them.

A sincere and humorous documentary about music, love, ageing and the passions that keep us young at heart.

The screening will be followed by a live performance of music from the film by Allie Osborne playing The Last Violin and Romano Crivici accompanying her on piano.