From the literary world of magic realism, this award-winning film adapted from the book by the same title chronicles life in Mexico near the Texas border in the early twentieth century. Unrequited passions, changing political situations and even madness emerge in this highly entertaining and endearing story. The cooking scenes and the portraits of food are spectacular, as are the romantic scenes.
Type: Feature FilmLength: 102 minutes
Year: 1992
Audio Language: Spanish
Subtitles: English
Themes: Drama, Gender/Sexuality, Mexico, Social Life and Customs, Women's Studies
Director(s): Alfonso Arau
