The Violin

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

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