The Violin

Mar 11, 2005

1h 38m

★ 7.1

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)

The Violin Trailers

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Cast

Don Plutarco

Ángel Tavira

Genaro

Gerardo Taracena

Capitán

Dagoberto Gama

Lucio

Mario Garibaldi

Teniente

Fermín Martínez

Comandante Cayetano

Silverio Palacios

Hacendado

Justo Martínez

Zacarías

Octavio Castro

Soldado Colaborador

Carlos Gallardo

Niño Mensajero

Humberto Castillo

Vendedora

Cornelio Cruz

Jefa Guerrillera 1

Ángeles Cruz

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