Mexico / Mar 11, 2005
1h 38min
Overall average
5.0/10
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Octavio Castro | Zacarías |
| Carlos Gallardo | Soldado Colaborador |
| Humberto Castillo | Niño Mensajero |
| Cornelio Cruz | Vendedora |
| Ángeles Cruz | Jefa Guerrillera 1 |
| Alfonso López | Jefe Guerrillero 3 |
| Mercedes Hernández | Jacinta |
| Ariel Galván | Joaquín |
| Yomotlazoalli | Vendedor de Armas |
| Francisco Casasola | Cabo |
| Esteban Castellanos | Manuel |
| Cristina Domínguez | Desplazada |
Genres
DramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El violín |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC) |
| Release date | 11 marzo 2005 |
| Production | Ángeles Castro, Martín Boege, Hugo Rodríguez, Francisco Vargas |
| Writer | Francisco Vargas |
| Editing | Francisco Vargas, Ricardo Garfias |
| Cinematography | Martín Boege, Francisco Vargas |
| Assistant directors | Francisco Vargas |
| Camera operators | Martín Boege |
| Additional photography | Martín Boege |
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Release dates
Theatrical release
Physical media
Netherlands / Apr 22, 2011 / 12 / DVD
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