The Violin (2005)

The Violin (2005)

2005-03-11 Mexico 98 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Ángel Tavira is Don Plutarco
Don Plutarco
Dagoberto Gama is Capitán
Silverio Palacios is Comandante Cayetano
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez is Hacendado
Octavio Castro is Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo is Soldado Colaborador
Soldado Colaborador
Humberto Castillo is Niño Mensajero
Niño Mensajero
Cornelio Cruz is Vendedora
Vendedora
Ángeles Cruz is Jefa Guerrillera 1
Jefa Guerrillera 1