The secrets of Fatima are included if you look closely, as are Mary's pleas to pray the rosary, to avoid sin and to do good.

The 21st-century seems to be an age more sceptical about this kind of religious experience, so hallowed in the past. Here is an opportunity to give some consideration to the credibility.

It scores a point for faith by exploring doubt.

Filmed entirely in Portugal, it captures the look of the time without feeling self-consciously “period.”

Fatima brings this message to life.

Despite a few flaws, believers will find Pontecorvo’s chronicle congenial fare that’s suitable for all but the youngest viewers.