José María Sánchez Silva

Marcelino is an orphan who grows up in a monastery. One day when he eats his small meal in a room full of old things he gives a piece of his bread to an old wooden Jesus figure - and indeed it takes the bread and eats it. Getting a wish granted for his donation Marcelino wishes to see his mother... (imdb)

Marcelino is a heart-warming tale of an orphaned boy caught in the midst of the Mexican revolution. Raised in a monastery, Marcelino yearns for a mother after noticing the bond his best friend has with his mother. His curiosity leads him to the attic where he finds a statue of Jesus. Thinking the statue looks hungry, he sneaks bread and wine into the attic and offers it to the statue. Because of the faith of the child, an unexpected miracle occurs.

A folkloric spanish musical.

Spain, 1939. On the day the Civil War ends, five comrade soldiers from the National side make themselves a photograph together and promise to meet ten years later at the same place in Madrid. (imdb)