Movie·2005·1h 38m
The Violin
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
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The Story
Original title: El violín
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.
Producer
Martín Boege, Ángeles Castro
Cinematography
Martín Boege
Editor
Francisco Vargas
Production House
Audience Score
39 votes
// cast
Cast
Ángel Tavira
Don Plutarco
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Mario Garibaldi
Lucio
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
Octavio Castro
Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo
Soldado Colaborador
Humberto Castillo
Niño Mensajero
Cornelio Cruz
Vendedora
Ángeles Cruz
Jefa Guerrillera 1
Alfonso López
Jefe Guerrillero 3
Mercedes Hernández
Jacinta
Ariel Galván
Joaquín
Yomotlazoalli
Vendedor de Armas
Francisco Casasola
Cabo
Esteban Castellanos
Manuel
// crew
Crew
Martín Boege
Director of Photography, Producer
Francisco Vargas
Director, Writer, Editor
Ángeles Castro
Producer
Hugo Rodríguez
Producer
Francisco Vargas
Producer
Ricardo Garfias
Editor
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