MEXICAN FILM:  THE VIOLIN
by Francisco Vargas, winner of three Ariel Awards (Mexico's equivalent of the Oscars)

in Spanish
 

WHEN:
May 8, 2008, Thursday, 8:00 pm

 

WHERE:
Thomas Crane Library
40 Washington St.
Quincy MA 02169

telephone:  617-376-1301

 

Although not subject to rating by the Motion Picture Association of America, the film is not recommended for ages under 17 without parental permission.

 

DESCRIPTION from event Web site [1]:
Don Plutarco, his son Genaro and his grandson Lucio live a double life: on one hand they are musicians and humble farmers; on the other, they support the campesina peasant guerilla movement's armed efforts against the oppressive government.

When the military seizes the village, the rebels flee to the sierra hills, forced to leave behind their stock of ammunition. While the guerillas organize a counter-attack, old Plutarco executes his own plan.

He plays up his appearance as a harmless violin player, in order to get into the village and recover the ammunition hidden his corn field. His violin playing charms the army captain, who orders Plutarco to come back daily. Arms and music play a tenuous game of cat-and-mouse which ultimately results in painful betrayal.

 

IMAGE BELOW from event Web site at Thomas Crane Library [2]:

Story Location See map: Google Maps [3]