This story recreates the events that began in May 1917, when three shepherd children witness a vision of a
beautiful lady
in a grotto just outside the village of Fatima, Portugal. At a time when World War I rages across Central Europe and Portugal is locked in the grip of a repressive, anti-religious government, their report ignites the religious fervor of the villagers - and foreshadows a dangerous confrontation with government officials.
Academy Award Nominations: Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.