Like Water for ChocolateLike Water for Chocolate
(1992)
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Like Water for Chocolate

A young woman defies tradition to follow her heart and discovers her talent for cooking.

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From actor and director Alfonso Arau ("Walking on Clouds"), 'Como agua para chocolate' is a film in the style of magical realism, adapted from the first novel of his then-wife, Laura Esquivel. Just like the novel, the movie explores gender roles in deeply rooted traditions. In this case, the life of a woman condemned to spinsterhood that she learns to express herself magically through her dishes. Nominated for a Golden Globe, 'Como agua para chocolate' is one of the best Mexican films in history.

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When tradition prevents her from marrying the man she loves, a young woman discovers she has a unique talent for cooking.

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