Rent The Violin (2005)
3.9 of 5 from 66 ratings
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
In this stunning feature debut from writer-director Vargas, elderly Don Plutarco (Tavira), his son and grandson are farmers and traditional musicians who also support the campesina peasant guerilla movement's armed efforts. When the military seizes their village, the inhabitants flee, leaving ammunition behind. Don Plutarco has a plan to recover it - who wouldn't welcome a harmless old violin player? Might and music play cat-and-mouse, but who'll get the cream? Beautifully shot in black and white, with a heightened sound mix of traditional music and ambient noise, El violin is anchored on the amazing performance by Tavira (an actual violinist) and Gama as the captain. Through its juxtaposition of gorgeous images and shocking violence, the film evokes the struggle between peasants and government, duty and pleasure. - Actors:
- Angel Tavira, Gerardo Taracena, Dagoberto Gama, Mario Garibaldi, Fermín Martínez, Silverio Palacios, Octavio Castro, Mercedes Hernandez
- Directors:
- Franscisco Vargas
- Aka:
- El Violin
- Studio:
- Soda Pictures
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- New waves of Latin American Cinema
- Countries:
- Mexico
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