Macario

Roberto Gavaldón

19601h 31mSpanish
Accolades
1Oscar
Nomination
1Golden Globe
Nomination
1Cannes
Nomination
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Synopsis

Poor, hungry peasant Macario longs for just one good meal on the Day of the Dead. After his wife cooks a turkey for him, he meets three apparitions, the Devil, God, and Death. Each asks him to share his turkey, but he refuses all except Death. In return, Death gives him a bottle of water which will heal any illness. Soon, Macario is more wealthy than the village doctor, which draws the attention of the feared Inquisition.

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Genres

DramaFantasy

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Awards & Recognition

Award Recognition

3

Nominations

1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe · 1 Cannes

Nominated

  • In Competition - Feature films · Roberto Gavaldon
  • Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
  • Foreign Language Film · Mexico
Full award breakdown

1961

Academy Awards

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

Foreign Language Film

Mexico

1961

1961

Golden Globes

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

Macario

1961

1960

Cannes Film Festival

0Wins
1Noms
Nom

In Competition - Feature films

Roberto GAVALDON

1960

Cast

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