The Violin (2005)
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.
Cast
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
Octavio Castro
Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo
Soldado Colaborador
Ángeles Cruz
Jefa Guerrillera 1
Mercedes Hernández
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