Macario (1960) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Macario
Year
1960
Running time
91 min.
Country
Mexico
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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)
1963: CEC Medals: Best Hispanic American Film.
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