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

Türkiye
$12,106
Summary Details
Opening$2,040
1 theaters
Release DateNov 23, 2007
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release405 days/57 weeks
Widest Release1 theater
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Nov 23-2528$2,040-1-$2,040$3,2181
Nov 30-Dec 239$1,137-44.3%1-$1,137$7,1812
Dec 7-943$922-18.9%1-$922$8,9493
Dec 14-1636$388-57.9%1-$388$9,6354
Apr 18-2081$202-1-$202$12,10622