
Like Water for Chocolate
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Set in early 20th-century Mexico, this enchanting film weaves a tale of love, tradition, and culinary magic. The story follows Tita, a young woman whose emotions are so intense that they infuse the food she prepares, affecting all who consume it. Directed by Alfonso Aráu, the film is a visual and emotional feast, exploring themes of forbidden love and familial duty. It was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film, highlighting its international acclaim. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 45min
Views:5330
Release:1992
Release Date:1992-04-16
Director:Alfonso Aráu
Actors:Ada Carrasco, Claudette Maillé, Joaquín Garrido, Lumi Cavazos, Marco Leonardi, Mario Iván Martínez, Pilar Aranda, Regina Torné, Rodolfo Arias, Yareli Arizmendi
Country:Mexico
Company:Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes (CONACULTA), Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía (IMCINE), Secretaria de Turismo
Awards:Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 27 wins & 14 nominations total
Budget:$2,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$21,744,201
TMDB:7.3
Rotten Tomatoes:88%
FilmAffinity:6.9
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