The Violin

The story

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 & crew

Ángel Tavira

Ángel TaviraDon Plutarco

Gerardo TaracenaGenaro

Dagoberto GamaCapitán

Mario Garibaldi

Mario GaribaldiLucio

Fermín MartínezTeniente

Silverio PalaciosComandante Cayetano

Justo MartínezHacendado

Octavio CastroZacarías

Carlos GallardoSoldado Colaborador

Humberto Castillo

Humberto CastilloNiño Mensajero

Cornelio Cruz

Cornelio CruzVendedora

Ángeles CruzJefa Guerrillera 1