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Macario

1960 · 91 min · Drama

A starving peasant who dreams of one full meal on the Day of the Dead is granted a magical gift by a mysterious figure and becomes a renowned healer — but the bargain carries a fateful price. A hauntingly beautiful Mexican folk fable.

Why it’s here

A classic Mexican film shaped by folklore, death, poverty, and Catholic imagery.

Runtime

91 min

Genre

Drama · Fantasy

Mood

thoughtful · dreamlike · dark

Entry

some context

Best for

shorter watch · film history

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive