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.

• Francisco VargasDirector
• Francisco VargasWriter

• Ángel TaviraDon Plutarco
• Gerardo TaracenaGenaro
• Dagoberto GamaCapitán
• Mario GaribaldiLucio
• Fermín MartínezTeniente
• Silverio PalaciosComandante Cayetano
• Justo MartínezHacendado
• Octavio CastroZacarías
• Carlos GallardoSoldado Colaborador
• Humberto CastilloNiño Mensajero
• Cornelio CruzVendedora
• Ángeles CruzJefa Guerrillera 1