El violín

Apr 27 2007 Not Rated 1h 38m
Drama, Music

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.

Plot

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. Can the old man ferry out the ammunition in his violin case under the soldiers' nose?

Written by

Francisco Vargas

Directed by

Francisco Vargas

Cast

Ángel Tavira, Gerardo Taracena, Dagoberto Gama

Crew

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Production Countries

Mexico

Production Companies

Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)

Languages

Español

Awards

30 wins & 11 nominations

Trailers
EL VIOLIN TRAILER
Scores
# of Votes
2,684
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA