Los Dias del Agua (1971)
Directed by Manuel Octavio Gomez
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
This Cuban feature examines the circumstances arising out of a woman's claim to have seen the Virgin Mary and to have been healed by waters from a nearby stream. In an accelerating storm of cynical opportunism, her sincere beliefs are exploited by businessmen, politicians and military men. Rival groups compete to exploit the hysteria the vision causes, and the chaos culminates in a revolution. Striking imagery and skillful camerawork enhance this feature.
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businessperson, exploitation, military, miracle, politician, religion, rival