The Maldonado Miracle (2003)
“A journey of faith, hope and inspiration”
A story about a small, dying town in need of hope until one day a young boy gives them something to believe in.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Salma Hayek Pinault, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Peter Fonda, Mare Winningham, Rubén Blades, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Peter Fonda
as Father Russell
Mare Winningham
as Maisie
Rubén Blades
as Cruz
Eddy Martin
as Jose Maldonado
Bill Sage
as Lyle
Christina Cabot
as Stella
Soledad St. Hilaire
as Josephina
Dan Merket
as Frank Olcott
Scott Michael Campbell
as Brother Amos
Jesse Borrego
as Hector MaldonadoJose Gonzales
as MexicanJeanette Longoria
as CarlaCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 99 min |
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