First String (2016)

In a story of love, science and music a creative 14 year-old cellist, Aleksandrya 'Aleks' Landis, competing for the Gold Pin award and a guest chair in a prestigious symphony, faces ... See full summary »

Director:

Dean Christakis (as Dean G. Christakis)

Writer:

Dean Christakis

Stars:

Domenica Cameron-Scorsese, Giovanni Mazza, Sophie Ali

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Domenica Cameron-Scorsese	...	Evelina Axel
Giovanni Mazza	...	Giovanni
Sophie Ali	...	Sophie Axel
Mark Trujillo	...	Andreas Pappas
Renee Sebby	...	Magdalena Landis
Kyla Gabka	...	Rebecca Carlisle
Alisha Dziarski	...	Alice Loris
Rich Wotkun	...	Maximiliano Giuseppe Ambrigdio Ferrari
Morgan Doud	...	Eliza Jane Fairchild
Dean Christakis	...	George Christos
John McDonnell	...	Antonio Stradivari
David Ross	...	Aleksander Landis
Earl Halbe	...	Emile Chronos
Jeffrey D. Augenstein	...	Monk Brother Titus
Tommy Martin	...	Hudson Finn II

Storyline

In a story of love, science and music a creative 14 year-old cellist, Aleksandrya 'Aleks' Landis, competing for the Gold Pin award and a guest chair in a prestigious symphony, faces obstacles from an oppressive maestro, more competent string players, and her own skeptical parents. On a cold winter day, Aleks struggles to get to rehearsal. She arrives late, but offers to stay late and make up the time. Her maestro, rather than being sympathetic, berates her and closes the door on her. On her way home, Aleks joins a busker in a special duet, and has an innocent, romantic encounter with a classmate, Andreas. Aleks's parents remind her of the sacrifices they have made to pay for her cello lessons. Aleks informs her parents that she would be just as content playing in a rock band. A parallel group of young musicians is exemplified by the story of a 10 year-old violinist, Giovanni. While in Italy visiting the Museo del Stradivari, Giovanni meets a wise woman, Evelina, brilliantly acted by ...

---

Genres:

Drama | Family | Music

---

User Reviews

Details

Country:

USA Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

First String: Quest for the Gold Pin

Filming Locations:

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pro Phase Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9