logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
19m 57s

Duo’s Film Club - Como agua para chocola...

Duolingo
About this episode

Today's film has all the makings of a classic Mexican telenovela: forbidden love, revolution, delicious food, and a dash of magical realism. Como agua para chocolate is a treasure of Mexican cinema that pays homage to the country’s rich cuisine and culture.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49wMU4F.

Up next
Feb 2024
Duo’s Film Club - Fresa y chocolate
For today’s episode, Duo’s Film Club has a cult classic from Cuba, Fresa y chocolate, which broke barriers in the world of cinema. It tells the story of two unlikely friends and sends a powerful message of acceptance and diversity, while showcasing Cuba’s amazing culture and the ... Show More
18m 26s
Feb 2024
Duo’s Film Club - Coco
Today Duo’s Film Club is featuring an animated film for the whole family. It’s Coco, a vibrant tale about traditions like el Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and the importance of family. Join our host Martina Castro and guest Mauricio García as we explore this Oscar-winning t ... Show More
17m 46s
Feb 2024
Duo’s Film Club - Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios
It’s impossible to talk about Spanish-language movies and not talk about the one and only Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish director and icon of cinema. So, for today’s session of Duo’s Film Club, we’re going to introduce you to Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, a screwball co ... Show More
18m 18s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2024
Como agua para chocolate - Like Water for Chocolate
<p>We are thrilled to discuss &quot;Como Agua Para Chocolate,&quot; a novel that beautifully intertwines Mexican culture, cuisine, and magical realism. Discover the story of Tita, whose forbidden love and emotional journey are expressed through her magical culinary creations. Thi ... Show More
25m 59s
Sep 2021
A taste of Mexico’s ancient chocolate-making tradition | Germán Santillán
Dating back more than 800 years, chocolate is deeply woven into the Indigenous history of Oaxaca, Mexico. TED Fellow Germán Santillán talks about his work reviving the Mixtec technique used to prepare this ancient delicacy by training a new generation of local farmers -- helping ... Show More
5m 45s
Aug 2023
Savor Classics: Tamales
amales are an ancient food imbued with limitless possibilities, tastiness, and... chemistry-based nutritional benefits? In this classic episode, Anney and Lauren get wrapped up in the long history and hot science of this Mesoamerican staple/comfort food.See omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More
28m 52s
Feb 2019
5. Se ve delicioso.
In this episode, you'll learn everything you need to know to do Beginner Spanish: Conversation 5 at https://funandfree.fluencyfix.com/?p=114. Topic: Describing food Topic: Describing food. A: ¿Qué es eso de allí? B: Es picadillo de papaya verde. A: Se ve delicioso B: Adelante. Pr ... Show More
6m 43s
Nov 2024
Pedro Páramo - Pedro Páramo
<p>May introduces listeners to the haunting tale of Pedro Páramo, where a man’s quest to find his father leads him to the eerie town of Comala, filled with lost souls and buried secrets. She unpacks the novel’s themes of power, guilt, and redemption, highlighting its importance i ... Show More
33m 15s
Oct 2020
Chocolate
<p>Hello Internet! This week's episode is all about CHOCOLATE! Enjoy and be sure to share with a friend!</p> 
41m 24s
Jul 2022
Amor en México
<p>This sixth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is inspired by requests from my listeners. Julius didn’t know when he left Germany to study in France that he would fall in love with a girl from Mexico. Now he has a reason to learn Spanish and visit this incredible country.</p>< ... Show More
16m 26s