Macario (1960)

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.

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

What to watch after Macario

• Nazarin (1959) — Two steps away in the credits
• I Am Cuba (1964) — Same feel: philosophical, dramatic
• Pan's Labyrinth (2006) — Same feel: dramatic, dark
• Aguirre, the Wrath of God (1972) — Same feel: philosophical, dramatic
• The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) — B. Traven worked on both
• Amores Perros (2000) — Same subject: mexico