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Top 10 Spanish-language Movies reviewed by Spanish 360 with Fabiana

Watching Spanish-language films is an easy and enjoyable way to practice Spanish, to learn new vocabulary and to develop an appreciation for regional differences in Spanish accents. In podcast number 19 in Spanish 360 with Fabiana, we spoke about the 2010 Academy Award winning film, El secreto de sus ojos, a very popular Spanish language film. In this article we list the top films of all time produced exclusively in Spanish, ranked according to votes submitted to The Internet Movie Data- www.Spanish360withFabiana.com base (IMDb). 1

Pan's Labyrinth (2006) 8.4/10

In the fascist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. 119 mins.

The Sea Inside (2004) 8.1/10

The real life story of Ramn Sampedro, who fought a 30 year campaign in favor of eutanasia and his own right to die. 125 mins.

The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) 8.3/10 5

A retired legal counselor writes a novel hoping to find closure for one of his past unresolved homicide cases and for his unreciprocated love with his superiorboth of which still haunt him decades later. 129 mins.

Talk to Her (2002) 8.1/10

Two men share an odd friendship while they care for their girlfriends who are both in deep comas.
112 mins.

Amores Perros (2000) 6 8.2/10

A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret and lifes harsh realities, all in the name of love. 154 mins.

All About My Mother (1999) 7.9/10

Young Estheban wants to become a writer and also wants to discover the identity of his father, carefully concealed by his mother, Manuela.
101 mins.

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Notes from Spanish 360 with Fabiana

Top 10 Spanish-language Movies reviewed by Spanish 360 with Fabiana

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The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) 7.9/10

The dramatization of a motorcycle road trip Che Guevara went on in his youth that showed him in his lifes calling. 126 mins.

Nine Queens (2000) 7.8/10

Two con artists try to swindle a stamp collector by selling him a sheet of counterfeit rare stamps (the nine queens). 114 mins.

Open Your Eyes (1997) 10 7.9/10

A very handsome man finds the love of his life. But he suffers an accident and has to have his face rebuilt by surgery after it is severely disfigured. 117 mins.

Y Tu Mam Tambin (2001) 7.7/10

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex and each other.
109 mins.

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Fabiana Martnez
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