The Violin
El violín
Synopsis
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
Explore Star Directory →Ángel Tavira
Don Plutarco
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Mario Garibaldi
Lucio
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco Vargas
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco Vargas
- Original Score
- Cuauhtémoc Tavira, Armando Rosas
- Original Title
- El violín
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco Vargas
Francisco Vargas
Cuauhtémoc Tavira, Armando Rosas
Martín Boege
Francisco Vargas, Ricardo Garfias
Ángeles Castro, Martín Boege, Hugo Rodríguez, Francisco Vargas
Department Leadership Roster
Martín Boege
Director of Photography
Francisco Vargas
Director
Ángeles Castro
Producer
Martín Boege
Producer
Hugo Rodríguez
Producer
Francisco Vargas
Producer
Francisco Vargas
Editor
Ricardo Garfias
Editor
Francisco Vargas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Violin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Violin about?
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.
Who directed The Violin?
The Violin was directed by Francisco Vargas.
Who stars in The Violin?
The principal cast of The Violin includes Ángel Tavira, Gerardo Taracena, Dagoberto Gama, Mario Garibaldi, Fermín Martínez.
When was The Violin released and how long is it?
The Violin was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Violin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Violin was composed by Cuauhtémoc Tavira, Armando Rosas.