The Violin (2005)
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?
All Releases
Domestic (5.5%)
$65,298
$65,298
International (94.5%)
$1,120,949
$1,120,949
Worldwide
$1,186,247
$1,186,247
Domestic DistributorFilm Movement
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Domestic Opening$5,647
Earliest Release DateApril 5, 2007
(Argentina)
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama
Music
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Domestic
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | Dec 5, 2007 | $5,647 | $65,298 |
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | May 11, 2007 | – | $110,241 |
| Greece | Nov 29, 2007 | $24,839 | $24,839 |
| Türkiye | Nov 23, 2007 | $2,040 | $12,106 |
| United Kingdom | Jan 4, 2008 | $2,727 | $7,840 |
Latin America
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Apr 27, 2007 | – | $910,004 |
| Argentina | Apr 5, 2007 | – | $21,705 |
| Brazil | $32 | $15,636 | |
| Uruguay | Jun 1, 2007 | $1,640 | $10,112 |
| Venezuela | May 16, 2008 | $1,635 | $2,970 |
Asia Pacific
| Area | Release Date | Opening | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | Aug 15, 2008 | $1,899 | $5,496 |
