Let’s get cultural! This week’s dinner and a movie is dedicated to none other than our favorite foreign films. BSW thinks we aren’t giving enough credit to the incredible films made around the world. Maybe we are just lazy and subtitles are too much, or maybe Hollywood has become too domineering over the film scene, but either way, it is imperative that we all get a little bit more diverse in our film selections. Even better news: foreign movies means foreign foods! Enjoy our dinner and a movie picks this week with some of the best films and food in this great world!
L’Ultimo Bacio + Drunken Italian Noodles (Via The Cozy Apron)
We’ll just tell the truth: this film is a guilty pleasure. It has the story line of many American films: a guy and a girl have been together for some time and experience an unexpected pregnancy. The guy gets cold feet and accidentally falls into someone else’s bed. Somehow, though, this film is transformed into something incredible. This might be because of the melodious Italian language being passionately yelled instead of just some regular ol’ English. While this recipe may not be traditional, it still looks incredible. Try some drunken Italian noodles as you fall in love with L’Ultimo Bacio (which translates into The Last Kiss FIY.)
Ma Vie En Rose + Chocolate Orange Crepes (Via Eat Well)
A much deeper film than L’Ultimo Bacio, Ma Vie En Rose is a French film about a young boy who identifies himself as girl. The film travels through his life and studies how his family structure is impacted by who he is. Ma Vie En Rose (My Life In Pink), is certainly a tear jerker at points, but it is certainly a film to make you think. While you’re pondering life and its complications, enjoy the easier part of life: crepes!
Como Agua Para Chocolate + Classic Chocolate Mousse (Via Saveur)
Our last choice is a classic Mexican film called Como Agua Para Chocolate or Like Water for Chocolate. It is a story about love and jealously in a traditional Mexican family. The main character falls in love, but is forbidden to marry her, so her suitor marries her sister in order to be closer to his true love. It may be sappy and unrealistic, but paired with a little chocolate souffle, it might be be the perfect way to end the weekend!
What’s your favorite foreign film?
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My favorite foreign film? probably Wasabi. Which is also a food!