MEXICO · 1960

Macario

Roberto Gavaldon
death and mortality poverty and class struggle magical realism Mexican folklore redemption and second chances
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First Mexican film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Pixar cited it as foundational influence on Coco.

Year1960
CountryMexico
DirectorRoberto Gavaldon
Macario poster

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