description Like Water for Chocolate Overview
Like Water for Chocolate is a 1992 Mexican romantic drama adapted from Laura Esquivel’s novel. It received ten Ariel Awards and became the highest-grossing foreign-language film in U.S. history during its release. The film competed at the Academy Awards as the Mexican entry for Best Foreign Language Film.
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info Like Water for Chocolate Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Year | 1992 |
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Why is Tita forbidden to marry Pedro?
Mamá Elena insists that Tita, as the youngest daughter, must remain unmarried and care for her mother. Pedro then marries Tita's sister Rosaura so he can remain close to Tita.
Why does food cause supernatural reactions in Like Water for Chocolate?
Tita's emotions pass into the dishes she prepares, turning cooking into the film's central form of magical realism. Her tears in a wedding cake spread grief among the guests, while the rose-petal dish awakens Gertrudis's desire.
Who made the 1992 film adaptation?
Alfonso Arau directed the film, and Laura Esquivel adapted the screenplay from her own novel. Lumi Cavazos plays Tita, Marco Leonardi plays Pedro, and Regina Torné plays Mamá Elena.
Did Like Water for Chocolate win Mexico's Ariel Awards?
Yes. The film won ten Ariel Awards, including the Golden Ariel for Best Picture and the directing award for Alfonso Arau. Mexico submitted it for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but it was not nominated.
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