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Canela
Maria is a girl who loves to cook and lives with his grandmother, Doña Tere, in Mexico City's downtown. Doña Tere has a traditional Mexican restaurant called "El Molcajete". After the death of her daughter, Doña Tere abandoned his passion for cooking and stopped working in "El Molcajete", now operating under the direction of chef Rosi. Maria does everything possible to bring her grandmother back to the restaurant, while chef Rosi cooks dishes according to new trends in fusion cuisine which highlights the light food, but Maria and Doña Tere won't accept the traditional flavors and cooking secrets to be forgotten. The cuisine battle between Tere and chef Rosi is an epic fight not only between long-stablished mexican food and light food, but also a struggle of family bonds, friendship, cooking secrets, flavour’s passion and more than two hundred ingredients that are needed in order to prepare Mole, a traditional mexican sauce.
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Plot Summary
A heartwarming Brazilian drama that follows the life of Canela, a dedicated matriarch who has spent her life caring for her family and their traditional sweet shop. As she faces the challenges of aging and changing times, she must confront her own desires and the family's legacy. The film explores themes of love, family bonds, and the bittersweet passage of time.
Critical Reception
Canela was a modest production that resonated with audiences for its touching portrayal of family dynamics and its nostalgic atmosphere. While not a major box office success, it was praised for its emotional depth and the strong performances of its veteran cast, particularly Natália do Vale and Reginaldo Faria.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its tender depiction of family relationships.
Appreciated for its nostalgic and warm atmosphere.
Strong performances from the lead actors were highlighted.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by the acclaimed Brazilian actor and director Reginaldo Faria, who also stars in the movie.
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