The Violin (2005)

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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.

Director: Francisco Vargas
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cuauhtémoc Tavira, Armando Rosas
Cinematography: Martín Boege
Editing: Francisco Vargas, Ricardo Garfias
Production: Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Violin about?
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.
Who directed The Violin?
The Violin was directed by Francisco Vargas.
Who stars in The Violin?
The Violin stars Ángel Tavira, Gerardo Taracena, Dagoberto Gama, Mario Garibaldi, Fermín Martínez, Silverio Palacios.
How long is The Violin?
The Violin has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Violin?
The Violin is a Drama, Thriller film.
Where was The Violin produced?
The Violin was produced in Mexico.