The Violin

The Violin

2005
1h 38m
6.9

6.9/10

37 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

In an unnamed Latin American country that closely resembles Mexico, the government fights a rural insurgency with torture, assault, rape, and murder. Soldiers descend on a town, cutting off the rebels from their cache of ammunition hidden in a field. A family of grandfather, son, and grandson are among the rebels in the hills. The grandfather, with his violin over his shoulder, tries to pass the checkpoint, ostensibly to tend his corn crop. The commanding officer lets him pass but insists on a daily music lesson.

Status: Released

Language: ES

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Production Information

Production Companies
Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Production Countries
Mexico
Spoken Languages
Spanish

Quick Facts

Original Title El violín
Release Date March 11, 2005
Status Released
Language ES
IMDb ID tt0451966

Cast

Ángel Tavira
Ángel Tavira

Don Plutarco

Gerardo Taracena
Gerardo Taracena

Genaro

Dagoberto Gama
Dagoberto Gama

Capitán

Mario Garibaldi
Mario Garibaldi

Lucio

Fermín Martínez
Fermín Martínez

Teniente

Silverio Palacios
Silverio Palacios

Comandante Cayetano

Justo Martínez
Justo Martínez

Hacendado

Octavio Castro
Octavio Castro

Zacarías

Carlos Gallardo
Carlos Gallardo

Soldado Colaborador

Humberto Castillo
Humberto Castillo

Niño Mensajero

Cornelio Cruz
Cornelio Cruz

Vendedora

Ángeles Cruz
Ángeles Cruz

Jefa Guerrillera 1

Key Crew

Francisco Vargas
Director
Ángeles Castro
Producer
Martín Boege
Producer
Hugo Rodríguez
Producer
Francisco Vargas
Producer
Francisco Vargas
Writer