Películas en español
Watching movies and television in Spanish is a great way to get used to hearing the sounds of Spanish, this all helps with improving your listening comprehension and understanding. These activities will also allow you to observe authentic culture and language. The movies included here are readily available on popular streaming sources and sometimes even YouTube. Each movie will have a cuestionario that accompanies it, and there will be a version in English and in Spanish. Please read the synopsis and/or watch the trailer (if available). We try to select movies that are PG and PG-13. Make sure and look into it before doing the activity.
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La misma luna (Under the Same Moon) - 2007
The movie tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico. Unexpected circumstances drive both Rosario and Carlitos to embark on their own journeys in a desperate attempt to reunite. Along the way, mother and son face challenges and obstacles but never lose hope that they will one day be together again. Read this and more from IMDb. Cuestionario en inglés Cuestionario en español |
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The Book of Life - 2014
We can also learn a lot about the cultures of Spanish-speaking communities from watching movies in English. This movie celebrates the beliefs and customs of el Día de los muertos, a festival celebrated in many countries, but particularly in Mexico. It is a colorful holiday with many links the past. From producer Guillermo del Toro and director Jorge Gutierrez comes an animated comedy with a unique visual style. THE BOOK OF LIFE is the journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears. Rich with a fresh take on pop music favorites, THE BOOK OF LIFE encourages us to celebrate the past while looking forward to the future. Read this and more from IMDb. Cuestionario en inglés Cuestionario en español |
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Bless Me, Última - 2014
A drama set in New Mexico during WWII, centered on the relationship between a young man and an elderly medicine woman who helps him contend with the battle between good and evil that rages in his village. Cuestionario en inglés Movie is available on some streaming services Link to the movie in YouTube |
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