
Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (1961)
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Music
Music by Raúl Lavista
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Gabriel Figueroa
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Roberto GavaldónWriter
- Emilio CarballidoWriter
- B. TravenOriginal Story
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 9, 1960
- Original language
- Spanish
- Countries
- Mexico



































