1961
Academy Awards
Foreign Language Film
Mexico

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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Nominations
1 Oscar · 1 Golden Globe · 1 Cannes
Nominated
1961
Foreign Language Film
Mexico
1961
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
Macario
1960
In Competition - Feature films
Roberto GAVALDON
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