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

Spain
$110,241
Summary Details
DistributorGolem Distribución
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Release DateMay 11, 2007
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release235 days/33 weeks
Widest Release11 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 18-2037$15,516-9-$1,724$43,8702
May 25-2739$11,401-26.5%10+1$1,140$62,8943
Jun 1-346$8,224-27.9%10-$822$75,6554
Jun 8-1053$4,157-49.5%11+1$377$83,8165
Jun 29-Jul 147$3,305-4-$826$102,2788