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The Violin

Original title: El violín
  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.5K
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POPULARITY
77,959
9,013
The Violin (2005)
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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 ... Read allIn 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,... Read allIn 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... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
77,959
9,013
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    • Director
      • Francisco Vargas
    • Writer
      • Francisco Vargas
    • Stars
      • Ángel Tavira
      • Gerardo Taracena
      • Dagoberto Gama
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Francisco Vargas
    • Writer
      • Francisco Vargas
    • Stars
      • Ángel Tavira
      • Gerardo Taracena
      • Dagoberto Gama
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 15User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 30 wins & 11 nominations

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    The Violin (2005)
    Ángel Tavira in The Violin (2005)
    Dagoberto Gama and Ángel Tavira in The Violin (2005)
    Ángel Tavira in The Violin (2005)

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    Ángel Tavira
    • Don Plutarco
    Gerardo Taracena
    Gerardo Taracena
    • Genaro
    Dagoberto Gama
    Dagoberto Gama
    • Capitán
    Mario Garibaldi
    • Lucio
    Fermín Martínez
    Fermín Martínez
    • Teniente
    Silverio Palacios
    Silverio Palacios
    • Comandante Cayetano
    Justo Martínez
    Justo Martínez
    • Hacendado
    Octavio Castro
    • Zacarías
    Carlos Gallardo
    • Soldado Colaborador
    Humberto Castillo
    • Niño Mensajero
    Cornelia Cruz
    • Vendedora
    Ángeles Cruz
    • Jefa Guerrillera 1
    Alfonso López
    • Jefe Guerrillero 3
    Mercedes Hernández
    • Jacinta
    Ariel Galvan
    • Joaquín
    Yomotlazoalli
    • Vendedor de Armas
    Francisco Casasola
    • Cabo
    Esteban Castellanos
    • Manuel
    • Director
      • Francisco Vargas
    • Writer
      • Francisco Vargas
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Ángel Tavira won the best actor award in the Cannes Film Festival
    • Goofs
      The ribbon the old man used to attach his bow to his bandaged hand distractingly changed color a couple of times between shots while he was at the army post.
    • Quotes

      Don Plutarco: The music is over.

    User reviews15

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    10/10
    Simply Stunning
    La Violin has the uncanny feel of intimacy – we are drawn as an audience into the nerve- wrecking and immensely dangerous business of opposing a ruthless and unforgiving army. It also achieves the expression of such a huge story in such a small setting – we are really only exposed to four important characters. But through these people, a whole struggle of a country is exposed – and in a more general sense, any oppressed people anywhere. This inspiring drama really tugs at your heartstrings – especially Don Plutarco (Ángel Tavira) who simultaneously pulls off the innocent grandpa look and the sly plotter that he has to become to protect his family. A powerful fight-the-power drama that will have you lost in a surreal world of honor and rebellion – I just have to give it a 10/10.
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    • May 26, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 27, 2007 (Mexico)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El Violin
    • Filming locations
      • Rancho San Isidro, Ixtapaluca, Estado de México, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Camara Carnal
      • Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC)
      • Fidecine
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $800,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $65,298
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,647
      • Dec 9, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,186,247
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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