# The Miracle of Marcelino (1955)

> An orphaned monastery boy discovers a living miracle in a wooden Christ figure and makes a deeply personal wish.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/42940

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ladislao Vajda
- Cast: Pablito Calvo, Rafael Rivelles, Antonio Vico, Juan Calvo, José Marco Davó, José Nieto, Fernando Rey, Juanjo Menéndez
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0047216/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, sincere, family viewing, quiet afternoon

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