Set in 1940s rural New Mexico, a boy struggles to understand good and evil, guided by an elderly curandera (healer) and the way of life in his village.
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Release Date:
Friday, February 22, 2013 Limited
some violence and sexual references PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED
Plot: What's the story about?
Follows Antonio Marez (Luke Ganalon), a young boy growing up in New Mexico during World War II. When a mysterious curandera named Ultima (Miriam Colon) comes to live with his family, she teaches him about the power of the spiritual world. As their relationship grows, Antonio begins to question the strict Catholic doctrine that he has been taught by his parents (Dolores Heredia and Benito Martinez). Through a series of mysterious and at times terrifying events Antonio must grapple with questions about his own destiny, the relationship between good vs. evil and ultimately how to reconcile Ultima's powers with those of the God of his church.
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Production: What we know about Bless Me, Ultima?
Key Facts
- Based on author Rudolfo Anaya's novel, "Bless Me, Ultima".
Filming Timeline
- 2011 - June: The film was set to Completed status.
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Pre-Production status.
Production will begin in October
- 2010 - September: The film was set to Announced status.
Bless Me, Ultima Release Date: When was the film released?
Bless Me, Ultima was a Limited release in 2013 on Friday, February 22, 2013. There were 7 other movies released on the same date, including Snitch, Dark Skies and Inescapable.
As a Limited release, Bless Me, Ultima will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Bless Me, Ultima DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Bless Me, Ultima was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 .