Miracle of Marcellino
Watch TrailerIn the 15th century, in a poor Italian village, the monks of a modest convent take up an abandoned baby. Unfortunately, for all their efforts, they prove unable to trace his parents. So they set up providing tender loving care to the little boy. Marcellino lives a happy life among the men of God but, as he grows up, he misses his mother more and more.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Marcellino pane e vino |
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | France, Italy, Spain |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Luigi Comencini |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (24 votes) |
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The film constructs a contemplative narrative, relying on the contrast between Marcellino's childish innocence and the austere wisdom of monastic life. It explores themes of orphanhood, spiritual longing, and the pure, naive faith that can move mountains.
What lingers after viewing is a tender, unpretentious parable where magic stems not from effects, but from the sincerity of emotion and the quiet dignity of its characters. It leaves a gentle, luminous feeling—a reminder of the power of simple human kindness. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Luigi Comencini
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🎭 Cast
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Didier Bénureau
Friar Ilario
Sergio Bini Bustric
Friar Giocondo
Fernando Fernán Gómez
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Ernesto Lama
Brother Campanaro
Thierry Nenez
Friar Caretaker
Lucio Romero
Brother Philip
Francesco Scali
Brother Jerome
Francesco Siciliano
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Yves Verhoeven
Brother Theodore
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