The Violin (2005)

  • NR
  • 03/11/2005 (MX)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 1h 38m

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.

Francisco Vargas

Director, Writer

Cast

Ángel Tavira's headshot

Ángel Tavira

Don Plutarco
Gerardo Taracena's headshot

Gerardo Taracena

Genaro
Dagoberto Gama's headshot

Dagoberto Gama

Capitán
Mario Garibaldi's headshot

Mario Garibaldi

Lucio
Fermín Martínez's headshot

Fermín Martínez

Teniente
Silverio Palacios's headshot

Silverio Palacios

Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez's headshot

Justo Martínez

Hacendado
Octavio Castro's headshot

Octavio Castro

Zacarías

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