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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.

Top Cast

  • Ángel Tavira

    Ángel Tavira

    Don Plutarco

  • Gerardo Taracena

    Gerardo Taracena

    Genaro

  • Dagoberto Gama

    Dagoberto Gama

    Capitán

  • Mario Garibaldi

    Mario Garibaldi

    Lucio

  • Fermín Martínez

    Fermín Martínez

    Teniente

  • Silverio Palacios

    Silverio Palacios

    Comandante Cayetano

  • Justo Martínez

    Justo Martínez

    Hacendado

  • Octavio Castro

    Octavio Castro

    Zacarías

  • Carlos Gallardo

    Carlos Gallardo

    Soldado Colaborador

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.

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