“Like Water for Chocolate”
Thursday, Nov. 10, 12:30 to 4:30
Lawrence Public Library, Room “C”
In a forgotten Mexico village Tita and Pedro fall in love, but their marriage is forbidden by traditions. Mother Elena sees Tita’s role as her caretaker for life – no younger daughter has ever married first, and her daughter will not be the first to break tradition. Tita’s heart breaks when her mother offers Pedro her sister, and he accepts just to live near Tita – he says. Now they live in the same house and the mother cannot forbid their love as she did their marriage.
From the novel written by Laura Esquivel, this movie was directed by Alfonso Arau.
This movie, directed by Alfonso Arau, was adapted from the novel written by Laura Esquivel. It was nominated for the Best Film, not in the English Language (BAFTA). (1992 1 hr 45 min)