This Fifth Edition, draws on sixteen high-interest films (and related readings) to introduce students to the authentic language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Each chapter offers a wide variety of activities designed to improve students’ conversational skills as well as opportunities for reading and writing practice. For a guide to accessing the films – and for supplementary instructor materials – visit www.hackettpublishing.com/cinema-for-spanish-films. New to the Fifth Edition: Three new critically acclaimed films, including Yuli (set in Cuba), El ultimo verano de la Boyita (Argentina), and Oscar-award-winning film Roma (Mexico), along with readings and activities related to each. A section, added to each chapter, offering new and expanded activities related to the films. Updated information on each film, and its actors and directors. A revised and updated appendix, organised by chapter, offering a list of recent films that can be compared or contrasted to the films in the book. The Films: La misma luna Maria llena eres de gracia Flores de otro mundo
Roma (NEW!) Tambien la lluvia Todo sobre mi madre Como agua para chocolate Diarios de motocicleta Mar adentro Presunto culpable El ultimo verano de la Boyita (NEW!) Volver El norte
No Yuli (NEW!) El viaje de Carol.