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.
Key facts
Cast
Dagoberto Gama, Geraldo Taracena, Gerardo Taracena, Ángel Tavira, Mario Garibaldi, Fermín Martínez, Silverio Palacios, Justo Martínez
Original language
Spanish
First release
March 11, 2005 (Mexico)
Production companies
CÁMARA CARNAL FILMS (MEXIQUE), Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica
Crew
Screenplay
Francisco Vargas
Producer
Ángeles Castro, Francisco Vargas, Hugo Rodríguez, Martín Boege
Cinematography
Martín Boege
Editing
Francisco Vargas, Ricardo Garfias
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Festival History
- Cannes Film Festival 2006 generic
- São Paulo International Film Festival 2006 generic
- Toronto International Film Festival 2006 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 2005 generic
Titles
| Original title | EL VIOLÍN | Spanish |
| Alternate title | Le Violon |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Mexico | March 11, 2005 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (Spanish) | ||
| Home video | Netherlands | April 22, 2011 |
| Home video | Netherlands | May 13, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Francisco Vargas |
| Cast | Dagoberto Gama, Geraldo Taracena, Gerardo Taracena (Genaro), Ángel Tavira, 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) |
| Screenplay | Francisco Vargas |
| Producer | Ángeles Castro, Francisco Vargas, Hugo Rodríguez, Martín Boege |
| Cinematography | Martín Boege |
| Editing | Francisco Vargas, Ricardo Garfias |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
