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

Venezuela
$2,970
Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$1,635
3 theaters
Release DateMay 16, 2008
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release230 days/32 weeks
Widest Release3 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 16-1824$1,635-3-$545$1,6351
May 23-2525$456-72.1%3-$152$2,9702