The Violin
11/03/2005
2h



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
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
Cristina Domínguez
Desplazada
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