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?

Summary Details
Distributor
Opening$1,899
Release DateAug 15, 2008
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresDrama Music
In Release139 days/19 weeks
DateRankWeekend %± LW TheatersChange AvgTo DateWeekend
Aug 15-17
Beijing Olympics
17$1,899----$2,3481
Aug 22-24
Beijing Olympics
22$1,072-43.5%---$5,4963