Some films travel the world before finally coming home. For Singapore-led animated feature The Violinist (沧海琴声), that homecoming has already been a remarkable one. Following its Singapore Gala Premiere at Capitol Theatre on 3 September, the award-winning film will open in cinemas nationwide on 17 September 2026, giving audiences the choice of experiencing the story in both English and Mandarin. Supported by the Infocomm Media … Continue reading Film: ‘The Violinist’ 沧海琴声 to be released in both English and Mandarin this September

After winning two major prizes at Annecy and earning a place in the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, Singapore’s The Violinist is finally coming home. The animated feature will celebrate its Singapore Gala Premiere at The Capitol Theatre on 3 September, before opening in Golden Village cinemas nationwide on 17 September 2026. For a film that has already travelled from Singapore to some of the … Continue reading Film: Award-winning Singapore animated film ‘The Violinist’ comes to home to the local cinemas this September

Singapore has just scored one of its biggest victories in animation, and it all began with a story about friendship, music and memory. At this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, often described as the “Cannes of Animation,” The Violinist made history by becoming the first Singapore-led animated feature to win the festival’s highest honour, the Cristal Award for Best Feature Film. The film also … Continue reading Film: ‘The Violinist’ Wins Cristal Award and Best Original Soundtrack at Annecy, Marking Historic First for Singapore Animation