Multi-award winning Mexican film which tells the story of Tita who is forbidden by tradition and a tyrannical mother to marry Pedro. Tita finds solace for her suppressed passion and sorrow in her cooking, which has a profound effect on all who partake. Based on Laura Esquivel’s best-seller, “Like water for chocolate” is an enchanting film which radiates warmth and emotional depth. It is visual feast starring Marco Leonardi, Lumi Cavazos and Regina Torne. Spanish dialogue. English subtitles.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
306358
Language
Spanish
Audience classification
MA
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Foreign language films
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food
Feature films → Feature films - Mexico
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cookery
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)