The Violin
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.
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Cast
19 people
Ángel Tavira
Don Plutarco
No other roles listed
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Known for
Apocalypto
Narcos: Mexico
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Known for
Sin senos sí hay paraíso
Harina
Mario Garibaldi
Lucio
Also in
Il battello ebbro
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Known for
Narcos: Mexico
Bandidos
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Known for
The Accident
Y Tu Mamá También
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
Known for
El Manantial
Bandidas
Octavio Castro
Zacarías
Known for
We Are the Nobles
Beyond the Sky
Carlos Gallardo
Soldado Colaborador
Known for
El Mariachi
Redcon-1
Humberto Castillo
Niño Mensajero
Cornelio Cruz
Vendedora
No other roles listed
Ángeles Cruz
Jefa Guerrillera 1
Known for
Like Water for Chocolate
A Child of My Own
Francisco Vargas Director · Martín Boege Cinematographer Ricardo Garfias Editor
First release March 11, 2005 · Produced in Mexico · Original title El violín
Production
Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Production
Mexico
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Languages
Original title
El violín
Original language
Spanish
Spoken on screen
Spanish
Release dates
Mexico · March 11, 2005
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Netherlands
April 22, 2011 · Physical · DVD
May 13, 2011 · Physical · Blu ray
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