Emilio Carballido

Emilio Carballido

1925-10-22
82 (2008-02-11)
Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico

Emilio Carballido (22 May 1925 – 11 February 2008) was a Mexican writer who earned particular renown as a playwright.

Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico

Emilio Carballido (22 May 1925 – 11 February 2008) was a Mexican writer who earned particular renown as a playwright.

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Macario 1960 (8.664)

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.
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Nazarin 1959 (7.671)

After hiding a murderer, a Catholic priest is forced into self-exile and decides to embark on a pilgrimage through the Mexican countryside.
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D.F./Distrito Federal 1981 (6.452)

Anthology film, six little anecdotes about life in the big city.