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

Mexico
$910,004
Summary Details
Distributor
Release DateApr 27, 2007
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release249 days/35 weeks
Widest Release44 theaters
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
May 4-611$86,455-20-$4,322$266,9742
May 11-1311$85,992-0.5%20-$4,299$409,7293
May 18-2011$60,522-29.6%20-$3,026$528,2654
May 25-278$41,138-32%20-$2,056$602,8925
Jun 1-310$74,970+82.2%44+24$1,703$720,4016
Jun 15-1714$21,161-18-$1,175$873,8678
Jun 22-2411$18,555-12.3%14-4$1,325$910,0049