EL VIOLIN

(THE VIOLIN)
Francisco VARGAS
  • 2006
  • Un Certain Regard
  • First film
Un Certain Regard Award for Best Actor 2006

Five Elements
A violin. Ammunition. An army. People in rebellion. The fight for their rights.

Four Characters
Don Plutarco, an old violonist. Genaro, his guerillero son. Lucio, the grandson, silent witness. The Captain, a ruthless soldier.

Three Engagements
Living the music to be free. Imposing weapons´ strength on human will. Jeopardizing everything to reach a just life.

Two Paths
The respect for one´s ideals or the painful treason.

Un Film
…that gives you to feel what is life.

Directed by : Francisco VARGAS
Year of production: 2006
Country: Mexico
Durée : 98 minutes

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Contacts

Secondary Production

  • FIDECINE Mexico

Secondary Production

  • CENTRO DE CAPACITACION CINEMATOGRAFICA Mexico

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