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. Can the old man ferry out the ammunition in his violin case under the soldiers' nose?

Grosses

United Kingdom
$7,840
Summary Details
DistributorSoda Pictures
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Opening$2,727
1 theaters
Release DateJan 4, 2008
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release363 days/51 weeks
Widest Release1 theater
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Jan 4-649$2,727-1-$2,727$2,7271
Jan 11-1349$2,823+3.5%1-$2,823$7,8402