The Smile of the Virgin (1958)

The Smile of the Virgin (1958) poster

Marita, a charming little girl, lives in the country with her grandmother. Her best friend is a modest servant, Anselmo, who almost everyday takes the girl to visit the church known as "Guadalupe's Basilica", an important cathedral in Mexico City, where she discovers Virgin Guadalupe and the legend about her apparitions in that place. Marita doesn't behave properly in school, and her teacher always has a punishment for the girl. She doesn't like school, and she doesn't want to return to school anymore. Besides, Marita's worried about her animals, like a cow who doesn't produce milk. The girl asks many miracles of Virgin Guadalupe, one of them is to not have to go to school. During a visit to the Basilica, Marita hears the Virgin's voice, and this could be the beginning of a responsible life for the girl, like to study and to be a good child.

Director: Roberto Rodríguez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Raúl Lavista
Production: Películas Rodríguez
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

religion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Smile of the Virgin about?
Marita, a charming little girl, lives in the country with her grandmother. Her best friend is a modest servant, Anselmo, who almost everyday takes the girl to visit the church known as "Guadalupe's Basilica", an important cathedral in Mexico City, where she discovers Virgin Guadalupe and the legend about her apparitions in that place. Marita doesn't behave properly in school, and her teacher always has a punishment for the girl. She doesn't like school, and she doesn't want to return to school anymore. Besides, Marita's worried about her animals, like a cow who doesn't produce milk. The girl asks many miracles of Virgin Guadalupe, one of them is to not have to go to school. During a visit to the Basilica, Marita hears the Virgin's voice, and this could be the beginning of a responsible life for the girl, like to study and to be a good child.
Who directed The Smile of the Virgin?
The Smile of the Virgin was directed by Roberto Rodríguez.
Who stars in The Smile of the Virgin?
The Smile of the Virgin stars María Gracia, Jorge Martínez de Hoyos, Prudencia Grifell, Miguel Manzano.
How long is The Smile of the Virgin?
The Smile of the Virgin has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Smile of the Virgin?
The Smile of the Virgin is a Drama film.
Where was The Smile of the Virgin produced?
The Smile of the Virgin was produced in Mexico.
What are the themes of The Smile of the Virgin?
The themes of The Smile of the Virgin include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.