Macario
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Director: Roberto Gavaldón Run Time: 91 min. Format: Digital Release Year: 1960 Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Starring: Enrique Lucero, Ignacio López Tarso, José Gálvez, Mario Alberto Rodríguez, Pina Pellicer
Screenwriters: Emilio Carballido, Roberto Galvadón
Producer: Armando Orive Alba
Vidiots is proud to partner with Hello Stranger Foundation for a special Día de los Muertos celebration, honoring culture, community, and the memories of those who came before us, with a special screening of Macario on Sunday November 1st. We’ll welcome the community with a beautiful art installation created by Rise in Color artist Thunder One. Be sure to arrive early to catch DJJoey T as he takes us on a journey through sound that is sure to get all the spirits swaying. The music sets will be accompanied by a whimsical visual projection display on the screen provided by Society of Shadows.
A rich folk-tale fantasy deeply entrenched in the folklore of Día de los Muertos, Macario is a haunting gem of Mexican and world cinema with stunning visuals and a dark mysticism. 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 who each ask for a piece of his dinner. From who will he accept the bargain, and what price will he have to pay? The first Mexican film to be nominated for an Academy Award, this supernatural drama is not to be missed on the big screen.
Macario was restored by The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project and Fundación Televisa at L’Immagine Ritrovata in collaboration with Filmoteca UNAM and in association with Televisa S. de R.L. de C.V. Funding was provided by the Golden Globe Foundation, a generous supporter of Vidiots Foundation.
The Hello Stranger Foundation is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing communities together through music, art, and cultural experiences. Rooted in creativity, inclusivity, and community connection, the foundation celebrates the diverse voices and traditions that make Los Angeles unique.
Día de los Muertos
Join us on October 25th for more Día de los Muertos revelry including face painting, crafts, and more fun from 11:00am – 2:00pm. For more information click here.
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