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Macario

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Original title

Macario

Year

1960

Running time

91 min.

Country

Mexico

Director

Roberto Gavaldón

Screenwriter

Roberto Gavaldón, Emilio Carballido. Story: Bruno Traven

Cast

Music

Raúl Lavista

Cinematography

Gabriel Figueroa (B&W)

Producer

Clasa Films Mundiales

Genre

Drama. Fantasy | Poverty. Social Drama

Synopsis

Macario is a poor, hungry peasant, with a wife and several children, who sells wood in the town. Fed up with a life full of hardships, Macario longs for a good meal. In an attempt to satisfy his wishes, his wife steals a turkey and cooks it for him, but before starting to eat, he receives a visit from the Devil, God, and Death, who ask him to share his turkey.

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Awards: 1960: Nominated for Oscar: Best Foreign Language Picture

1960: Cannes Film Festival: Nominated for Palme d'Or/Golden Palm (Best Film)

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Macario

1960

Roberto Gavaldón

7.8

(1,948)