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Like Water for Chocolate (1992)

★ 7.1R113 minDirector: Alfonso Arau

1992 Mexican film

Like Water for Chocolate (Spanish: Como agua para chocolate) is a 1992 Mexican romantic drama film produced and directed by Alfonso Arau, and written by Laura Esquivel, who adapted her 1989 debut novel. It earned 10 Ariel Awards including the Best Picture, and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film became the highest-grossing foreign-language film ever released in the United States at the time. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

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What is Like Water for Chocolate about?
Like Water for Chocolate (1992) — In a forgotten Mexico village Tita and Pedro fall in love, but their marriage is forbidden as to traditions. Mother Elena sees Tita's role as her caretaker for life - no youngest daughter has ever married and her daughter will not be the first to break tradition. Tita's heart bre
Is Like Water for Chocolate based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Like Water for Chocolate scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.