The Violin (2005)

Directors:

Francisco Vargas

Writers:

Actors:

Fermín Martínez , Mario Garibaldi, Dagoberto Gama, Gerardo Taracena, Ángel Tavira, Silverio Palacios

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 d...
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78

The Violin (2005)

A movie in black and white, it unfortunately ends without a good explanation as to why the old man was given *something* (wouldn't want to spoil the movie for others) and then not use it. Thus leaving an unfinished ending in my eyes. Definitely still worth watching.
doudouce55
February 6, 2014
82

The Violin (2005)

This is a great movie about a small family involved in a resistance movement against an oppressive government in an undefined country. The movie and dialogue are very understated but it does an excellent job of evoking the feelings it wants to evoke.
andrew
March 18, 2012