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El Violin (15)

Synopsis

Part of the Soda Viva collection, in conjunction with the Viva Spanish Film Festival

Elderly Don Plutarco (Tavira), his son Genaro and grandson Lucio are humble rural musicians who also support the campesina peasant guerrilla movement's armed efforts. When the military seizes their village, the inhabitants flee, leaving ammunition behind. Playing on his appearance as a harmless violin player to secure the trust of the vain captain (who fancies himself as a musician), old

Don Plutarco has a plan to recover the ammunition through charm and steely nerves. Beautifully shot in black and white, EL VIOLIN is anchored on the amazing performance by Tavira (an actual violinist) and Gama as the captain. Through its juxtaposition of gorgeous images and shocking violence, the film evokes the struggle between peasants and government, duty and pleasure.

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