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The Violin

2005·Drama·1h 38m
7.1
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.
Directed by Francisco Vargas

Cast

Gerardo Taracena
Gerardo Taracena
Genaro
Dagoberto Gama
Dagoberto Gama
Capitán
Fermín Martínez
Fermín Martínez
Teniente
Silverio Palacios
Silverio Palacios
Comandante Cayetano
Justo Martínez
Justo Martínez
Hacendado
Octavio Castro
Octavio Castro
Zacarías
Carlos Gallardo
Carlos Gallardo
Soldado Colaborador
Ángeles Cruz
Ángeles Cruz
Jefa Guerrillera 1
Mercedes Hernández
Mercedes Hernández
Jacinta

Crew

Martín Boege
Martín Boege
Director of Photography
Martín Boege
Martín Boege
Producer

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liz
liz
The Violin
TRIGGER WARNING ALERT : there is a rape scene at the very beginning. it was very disturbing so please be aware of that if you are considering watching this.

i love the cinematography, really great work. the story is good, impactful, and although it doesn’t mention a specific place it is very reminiscent of mexico. a bit of a rough start, i will have to rewatch soon because my attention was not all there for parts of the beginning but the final act really got me going. the tension building up was intense. overall a good film but i could’ve done without that opening scene, it was completely unnecessary.

don plutarco tienes mi corazón <3
TRIGGER WARNING ALERT : there is a rape scene at the very beginning. it was very disturbing so please be aware of that if you are considering watching this.

i love the cinematography, really great work. the story is good, impactful, and although it doesn’t mention a specific place it is very reminiscent of mexico. a bit of a rough start, i will have to rewatch soon because my attention was not all there for parts of the beginning but the final act really got me going. the tension building up was intense. overall a good film but i could’ve done without that opening scene, it was completely unnecessary.

don plutarco tienes mi corazón <3
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martin
martin
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se acabó la música
se acabó la música
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