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LATIN Indispensable Movies
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THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD (O Caminho das Nuvens)THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD (O Caminho das Nuvens)
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $11.87
"O Caminho das Nuvens" is a real touching story about a familly going down from Paraiba state in northern brasil to reach Rio de Janeiro on bicycle, in search of a better life. I really enjoyed it.
CarandiruCarandiru
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Great movie about a true jail story in Sao Paulo , Brasil. Raw violence and interesting story about Brasil society. A true classic.
Amores PerrosAmores Perros
Buy new: $6.49 / Used from: $4.44
3 Love stories linked to dogs. In the Pulp Fiction style, trully amazing. Any serious latin freak should not miss this title.
The Motorcycle Diaries (Widescreen Edition)The Motorcycle Diaries (Widescreen Edition)
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Definitely one of the best recent release of Latin America. Road trip of Che Guevara with Alberto Granado. Poetic, beautiful.
City of GodCity of God
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Beautiful but violent movie about shanty town's violence of Rio de Janeiro Favelas. Also a great documentary on the DVD about life in favelas, and child crimes. Awesome!
Y Tu Mama TambienY Tu Mama Tambien
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Sensual movie about 2 mans in their sexual experiments. Gorgeous Latin lady, a must for any serious Latin movie seeker.
Talk to Her (Hable con Ella)Talk to Her (Hable con Ella)
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My personal favorite movie from Almodovar, at least maybe the less "Gay". Not that i am an anti-gay person, but the other movies like "La mala educacion" are a bit too foolish for me.
L'Auberge Espagnole (The Spanish Apartment)L'Auberge Espagnole (The Spanish Apartment)
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Great movie about intership experience in Barcelona, probably the greatest city on earth (as people says).
AmelieAmelie
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.94
If you consider french as latin, i put this movie in the list. This is probably in my all-time top 5 movie list, incredibly beautiful and nice. MUST SEE.
Mango YellowMango Yellow
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Movie about life in Recife, Pernambuco (Nordeste Brasil). A little freaky, but in the same style than Carandiru. Gives you again the idea of leaving your home.
BABYLONIA en GauguaBABYLONIA en Gaugua
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Music and video adventure for any traveler-oriented and open minded person. Not for recommanded for racists and texas rednecks.
Buena Vista Social ClubBuena Vista Social Club
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Great music documentary about those excellent cuban musicians.