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Bless Me, Ultima

2013, Movie, 1h 46min

In a village in New Mexico, the life of young farm boy Antonio is dramatically changed when an old medicine woman joins his household. This affecting coming-of-age tale recounts Antonio's experiences to reveal the spiritual conflict in his community.

Country: United States

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Reviews

Critic Roger Ebert

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There are magical spells and demonic possession, and a sequence where Ultima...takes along the boy...to gather secret herbs and prepare a potion to drive an evil spirit from the body of another man's son.

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Critic Noel Murray

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...is at its best when it’s at its smallest: when Ganalon quietly watches Colon coax a dying young man into vomiting up his “curse,”...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...an honest and naturalistic kids’ story about growing up Mexican-American.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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Based on Rudolfo Anaya's acclaimed novel, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in New Mexico during World War II. Young Antonio Marez (Luke Gonfalon) grapples with questions of destiny and spirituality as he navigates his relationships with his family and the enigmatic curandera Ultima (Miriam Colon), who teaches him the power of nature and the "old ways" of his ancestors. When Antonio's family is plagued by tragic events, he must confront the harsh realities of life and death, and learn to accept the mysteries of the world around him. With a rich cast of characters and a deeply personal narrative, BLESS ME, ULTIMA is a powerful exploration of identity, tradition, and the search for meaning in a changing world.

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