Mexico,
2005, 98 min
Directed by:
Francisco VargasScreenplay:
Francisco VargasCinematography:
Martín BoegeCast:
Ángel Tavira, Gerardo Taracena, Norma Pablo, Octavio Castro, Dagoberto Gama, Fermín Martínez, Silverio Palacios, Justo Martínez, Mercedes Hernández (more)Plots(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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Cannes Film Festival
- 2006 - Ángel Tavira (Un Certain Regard - Male Performance)
- 2006 - Francisco Vargas (Un Certain Regard)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2006 - Francisco Vargas (Horizons Award – Special Mention)
- 2006 - Francisco Vargas (Horizons Award)
- 2005 - Francisco Vargas (Casa de América Award)
- 2005 - Francisco Vargas (SIGNIS Award)
- 2005 - Francisco Vargas (CICAE Award)
Miami Film Festival
- 2007 - Francisco Vargas (Ibero-American Competition Award)