FATIMA (film)

A powerful and uplifting drama set in 1917 tells the story of a 10-year-old shepherdess and her two young cousins in Fátima, Portugal, who report seeing visions of the Virgin Mary. Their revelations inspire believers but anger officials of both the Church and secular government, who try to force them to recant their story. As word of their prophecy spreads, tens of thousands of religious pilgrims flock to the site in hopes of witnessing a miracle. Beautifully filmed; loved by audiences.

Dir. Marco Pontecorvo (Portugal 113mins cert12)

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