Cinema for Spanish Conversation, 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 último 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, organized 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
• María llena eres de gracia
• Flores de otro mundo
• Roma (​NEW!)
• También la lluvia
• Todo sobre mi madre
• Como agua para chocolate
• Diarios de motocicleta
• Mar adentro
• Presunto culpable
• El último verano de la Boyita ​(NEW!)
• Volver
• El norte
• No
• Yuli (NEW!)
• El viaje de Carol