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Now available, many titles that will enhance
any Spanish course by augmenting students' interest in topics
covered in class. Films are in Spanish with English subtitles,
unless otherwise noted.
BT8453 THE ADVENTURES OF THE LITTLE PRINCE, (1983) DVD $49.95
Producer James Brewer color/ approx. 10h NR
An animated cartoon, it brings Antoine de Saint Exupery's classic story to the screen. Now the viewer will be able to experience the adventures of the Little Prince and learn valuable lessons about honesty, bravery and kindness in this four disc compilation.
BT4350 THE BLUE DINER DVD $19.95
2001, Color, English Subtitles, 100 Min, PG-13.
Winner of the ALMA Award for Best Independent Feature Film, The Blue Diner tells the tale of a Puerto Rican mother and daughter adapting to their new life in Boston. Much to the dismay of her mother, Elena tries to become more American. As she loses her ability to speak Spanish, they are forced to confront their past and their expectations for each other.
BT8479 CALLE 54 (2000) $17.95
DVD, Rated G, F. Trueba, Color, Colsed-captioned, Widescreen.
The vibrant 'Calle 54’ offers an incredible glimpse into the lives of Tito Puente and some of the greatest Latin Jazz artists of our time! Whether it’s created in clubs or recording studios, the pulsating sounds of Latin Jazz capture the heart and soul of an entire culture!
BT4260 LA CASA DE BERNARDA ALBA DVD $34.95
1987, Color, 103 Min, R.
Based on the renowned play by Garcia Lorca, this movie will allow your students to finally view this tragic story. Since the film is shot in Spain, the audience will be exposed to the country, the culture, and the language.
MZSU6K CASI CASI (2006)$15.95
DVD, PG-13, 93 min. T. Valles, Color
This teen comedy from Puerto Rico makes you laugh from beginning to end, with the stereotypical, mean high school principal, unsuspecting teachers, and of course, your “group” of unforgettable friends. The added bonus is great footage of the Island and a catchy musical score.
MZ43Q6 ELSA Y FRED (2005)$25.95
DVD, PG, 106 min, Color, Wide Screen
A delightful story about two people who discover that it is never too late to love or dream. After losing his wife, Alfredo feels disturbed and confused so his daughter suggests him it would be best if he moved into a smaller apartment. There he meets Elsa who bursts into his life determined to teach him that the time he has left to live is precious and to be enjoyed.
BT5539 DIAS DE FUTBOL, (2003) DVD $19.95
Tomas Cimadevilla, Wide-screen color/ 109mins, PG 17
Dias de Futbol, illustrates the story of an ex-convict attempting to get his life back together through soccer. Touching delicate matters such as mid-life crisis and love, this movie is inspiring and altogether comical.
FA9621 EVA PERON, (1996) DVD $29.95
Director Juan Carlos Descanzo, color, 114 mins., A Full-screen, PG
View the biography of Evita Peron and her rapid ascension to power, where a poor girl from the streets becomes the wife of the famous dictator Juan Peron. The movie depicts her more gentle side showing how she brought hope to the people during a historical and political period of struggles, bloody coups, military oppression, and economic depression.
FA7562 FELICIDADES (2000) DVD $29.95
Director Lucho Bender, color, 100 mins, PG 13
In this comedy-drama, four characters, a comedian an important writer a father and a doctor will accidentally come together and spend Christmas eve in some very peculiar circumstances. Lucho Bender reveals a style and sensibility that evokes Robert Altman's genius for interweaving plot lines and Jim Jarmush's depictions of surviving alienation.
BT384 THE GRANDFATHER DVD $34.95
1998, Color, English Subtitles, 146 Min, PG
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, The Grandfather is a poignant drama which depicts the story of Count Albrit who returns home to Spain after his son's death only to find out that one of his granddaughters is not his true heir.
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FA2652 EL GALLO DE ORO, (1964) DVD $24.95
Director Roberto Gavaldon, color, 105 mins., PG 17
In this movie adaptation of the novel by the famous writer Rulfo with the screenplay by Garcia Marquez, a poor man saves an injured fighting rooster and brings him back to the ring. The man is inevitably lured by a greedy gambler and his mistress into a partnership. This motion picture is a great example of Mexican mythology and literature as well as the theme of the Revolution.
FA0880 GREAT DAY IN HAVANA, (2001) DVD $19.95
Director Laurie Ann Schag and Casey Stoll color/73mins Full-screen Documentary (NR)
Documentary in which musicians, painters, sculptors, writers and film makers discuss their works and reflect on Cuba's political climate. In this documentary they impart their personal feelings toward Fidel Castro and the U.S. embargo against Cuba.
FA955 MARCELINO PAN Y VINO DVD $39.95
Black and White, 1955, In Spanish with English subtitles.
This great classic of Spanish literature is now available in video.
It is the story of an orphan raised in a monastery by 12 Franciscan
friars.
MZIPM6 LA MISMA LUNA (2007)$21.95
DVD, PG-13, 106 min. P. Riggen, Color
Under the Same Moon puts a human face on the dilemma of Mexican “illegals” living and working clandestinely in the United States and the loved ones back home they’re supporting
BT8779 THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES DVD $29.95
G. Garcia Berna, 2005, Color, 127min., R
Based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban
Revolution, these memoirs recounts the adventures he,
and best friend Alberto Granado, had while crossing South
America by motorcycle in the early 1950s.
MZ4CLU AL OTRO LADO (2005)$19.95
DVD, NR, 90 min. G. Losa, Color
This is an insightful movie which presents the lives of three children from Mexico, Middle East and Cuba, whose fathers have left their countries in search of work or opportunities. It shows the pain and sadness, as well as the lengths that these children will go to in order to be reunited with their father.
ETD4230 SELENA $14.95
DVD, 1996, Color,In Spanish
TEJANO has developed in the Latino community from a base of pop,
rock, polka, R&B, and Latin influences. Selena was its leader and took
it into mainstream America. This is her musical biography.
BT0545 I, THE WORST OF ALL DVD $39.95
1995, Color, English Subtitles, 107 Min, R
Based on Octavio Paz's true story, Sor Juana, this film tells the story of Sister Juana Inés de la Cruz in 17th century Mexico who enters the convent to pursue her love of writing. However, the clashes with the Archbishop of Mexico not only threaten her writing, but her life.
MZ381C VOCES INOCENTES (2004)$21.95
DVD, NR, 110 min. T. Valles, Color
Based on the true story of Torres’s embattled childhood in 1980’s El Salvador. This is the poignant tale of Chava, an eleven-year-old boy who suddenly becomes the “man of the house” in a time when the government’s army is forcibly recruiting 12 year olds to battle against the peasant rebels of the FMLN.
BT3620 YERMA DVD $34.95
1999, Color, English Subtitles, 118 Min, R
Based on the play, Blood Wedding, by García Lorca, Yerma depicts the struggle of a woman who longs for a child, but cannot conceive. During her growing hatred towards her husband, Yerma is tempted to seduce a shepherd from the village. However, she is conflicted by her moral values, which bring her to the edge of insanity.
INM0009 MEXICAN YOUTH TODAY $34.95
Interviews with Mexican students and teachers portray the students’ appreciation for Mexican culture including their concern about the future of their country, ecology, their goals and ambitions.
INM0001 CELEBRATING THE DAY OF THE DEAD $34.95
A fascinating video which depicts the Mexican custom of celebrating relatives who have died. All the fanfare, banquets and honoring rituals are shown.
INM0002 TWO MEXICAN BOYS $34.95
DVD, Narrated in English, Interviews in Spanish with English subtitles. 25 min.
In this excellent study of the lives of two male Mexican teenagers, one is living in Mexico city, and the other is living the slow paced rural life, your students will be exposed to the varying Mexican customs. This is an interesting study of the similarities and differences in their experiences.
BALLET FOKLORICO NACIONAL $34.95 Each
Two fantastically entertaining exposures of Mexican music, dance performed as a Ballet. Colorful costumes and spectacular musical moves by an excellent Mexican national dance group, result in an extremely enjoyable and educational video presentation
INM0003 Volume 1 English & Spanish 120 Minutes.
INM0003 Volume 2 English & Spanish 103 Minutes.
INM0005 MEXICAN POPULAR CUSTOMS $34.95
DVD, Narrated in Spanish, 25 min.
A wonderful panoramic view of unique and common Mexican customs, traditions, and family and community values. Fascinating, entertaining and educational.
INM0008 NOCHE BUENA $34.95
VHS, 22 Minutes, Spanish with English Subtitles.
Come and see the Pastorela and join in the Posadas, in which all the community participates; every home has a Nativity Scene, and the streets are richly decorated through out the city.
INM0010 FELICIDADES $34.95
VHS, 22 Minutes, Spanish with English Subtitles. ISBN
Mexico is a country in which rituals take on great importance Experience firsthand the festive customs of Baptism, Birthdays, Saints Day, Quinceañera, Weddings and Days of the Dead.
FA5257 A MEXICAN COLONIAL TOUR $47.95
In Spanish.35 min.
Visit Mexico City and explore the fascinating sights in Zocalo, the Zona Rosa, and the Chapultepec museums. See Diego Rivera's famous murals in the Cuahnahuac Museum along with the Cathedral in Cuernavaca. Even travel to the town famous for its silver, Taxco.!
FA0232 MEXICAN YOUTH TODAY $39.95
Spanish with English subtitles. 25 min.
Interviews with Mexican students and teachers portray the students' appreciation for Mexican culture including their concern about the future of their country, ecology, their goals and ambitions.
FA5275 SPANISH TV COMMERCIALS $59.95 SET
45 min. each. In Spanish, script included. 2 Volume.
Students will view the contemporary Spanish culture while learning the language with this series of culturally authentic popular commercials.
STK33 TOURING THE GREAT FESTIVALS OF EUROPE $29.95
Visit Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Belgium, Holland,
Austria, and Germany by video and experience their festivals. The rituals,
customs, music, folklore, and fun belonging to these celebrations are well
presented on this tape.
STK77 GREAT CASTLES OF EUROPE $59.95
Set of 3 video tapes covering France & Spain, Germany &
Romania, and the British Isles. With this set you will return to a time
when a man's castle was his home and explore the inner workings of the
world's most magnificent structures. Some were built as fortifications,
others as private retreats. Each reflects the personality of its builder
and the mood of the times. Discover each castle's romantic - or tragic -
past and hear local legends of the remarkable people who lived there.
FA6533 CERVANTES AND FRIEND $39.95
In English 28 min.
This is the story of one of Spain's most famous authors and his most memorable character: Don Quixote.
CRT6024 Carlos Saura’s Flamenco Trilogy $54.95
2007, 3 DVDS, Color, 275 min. PG ISBN:0715515026024
One of Spanish cinema’s great auteurs, Carlos Saura brought international audiences closer to the art of his country’s dance than any other filmmaker, before or since. In his Flamenco Trilogy—Blood Wedding, Carmen, and El amor brujo—Saura merged his passion for music with his exploration of national identity.
FM131 KAHLO Portrait of an artist $44.95
Color, 62 minutes, In English.
This is an exciting video which offers a unique look at Frida Kahlo's
story and her art. Her paintings well photographed in this video reflect
her constant struggle with her ravaged body. She was hailed as a
surrealist by the artist Andre Breton and for her husband, the cubist and
muralist Diego Rivera, her painting "was the greatest proof of the
renaissance of the art of Mexico". A mesmerizing assortment of this
artist's best works.
FA0565 REFLEJOS LATINOS $49.95
59 min. Sing along graphics allow you to join Gabriela de la Paz as she performs traditional and children's songs from Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. A study guide containing the transcript notes and discussion questions is also provided.
DV64455 RAINBOW FISH: FINTASTIC FUN IN NEPTUNE BAY $24.95
100 min. This special DVD release offers a second language learning program to introduce children to Spanish or English while they enjoy eight different animated adventures with Rainbow Fish and his underwater pals.
CARIBBEAN KIDS $35.95 Each
55 min. Learn about kids of Hispanic background in today's world through entertaining stories with original musical background.
FA9824 SPOT $34.95
In Spanish, 30 min., Animated version.
SESAME STREET Videos $12.95 Each
Enjoy Sesame Street In Spanish
These well known Disney productions are now available dubbed in Spanish (without subtitles) for your enjoyment. VHS, Color. SPANISH ONLY
$31.95 Each (unless otherwise indicated)
Your younger students will enjoy these delightful stories that come to life through these animated videos, all titles are recommended readings for Grades K 4. Many of the stories are Caldecott Medal Winners.
EVN032 Alhambra: Legacy of Moorish Spain DVD $39.95
21 min., Librarian's Choice In English
Alhambra was the stronghold of the last Moorish rulers in Spain. Explore the grounds & palaces of this sumptuous legacy.
EVN701 Anuncios Comerciales DVD $19.95
45 min., Super video! In Spanish
Look at some television ads from the spanish-speaking world and learn new vocabulary and understand the culture.
EVN035 Argentina DVD $29.95
51 Minutes, Super Video!
From the wind-swept desert and rocky coasts of Patagonia to tropical rain forests, from the world’s only growing glacier to the land of the gauchos, Argentina features geographical diversity
EVN811 Brazil: Heart of South American DVD $29.95
55 Minutes, Super Video!
Visit resource-rich, Portuguese-speaking Brazil. Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and Manaus offer excitement, and the Amazon is incomparable.
EVN9533 Anuncios, Señales, Y Carteles $19.95
17 min., Super video!
Test your reading comprehension skills and have fun looking a a wide variety of signs found in the Spanish-speaking world.
EVN797 Arts and Crafts of Mexico DVD $29.95
28 min., Teacher's Favorite In English
An indigenous artistic tradition old has been merging with Spanish traditions for nearly 500 years. The results are stunning!
EVN044 Los Aztecas DVD $19.95
26 min., Super video!
This Spanish-language program chronicles the rise and fall of the last great native empire to dominate the central valley of Mexico, that of the Aztecs.
EVN709 Bullfight: La Fiesta Brava DVD $89.95
51 min., Librarian's Choice In English
Explore the history of bullfighting as footage is used to illustrate each step of the fiesta brava!
EVN205 Cantemos En Español DVD $69.95
50 min., Super video!In Spanish
This enjoyable learning experience for all presents favorite Latin American songs in a sing-along format.
EVN241 Christmas Customs in Latin America DVD $29.95
11 min., Super video! In English
Watch the people of Latin America celebrate christmas, where Christian and native American customs exist harmoniously.
EVN058 Christmas in Mexico DVD $49.95
20 min., Teacher's Favorite In English
Christmas in Mexico is a combination of Spanish and Native American traditions. Posadas, piñatas, and pastorelas are highlights of the season.
EVN050 Christmas in Spain DVD $39.95
15 min., Librarian's Choice Bilingual
Students will learn about Spanish food, art, music, and dance, as they experience holiday traditions.
EVN075 Celebrating Cinco De Mayo $49.95
22 min., Librarian's Choice In English
On May 5, 1862, a Mexican army defeated French invaders, thereby establishing a national holiday.
EVN758 Colombia de hoy DVD $19.95
25 min., Great value!
Here is a solid information about the geography and culture of Colombia. the narration is in spanish.
EVN274 Comerciales De España DVD $29.95
29 min., Teacher's Favorite In Spanish
See what products are sold and learn how they are advertised in Spain. Listen closely for words that you can recognize.
EVN767- Comerciales Mexicanos DVD $19.95
25 min., Great value! In Spanish
Spanish-language commercials as they appear on Mexican television will give students a head start toward understanding the messages being presented.
EVN441 Comidas Latinoamericanas DVD $39.95
31 min., Librarian's Choice In Spanish
This look at Latin American cooking is presented in simple Spanish. What a delicious assignment!
EVN024 Conocer España DVD $69.95
64 min., Teacher's Favorite In Spanish
The geography of Spain is diverse and wonderful, from mountains to beaches. This informative video is in simple Spanish.
EVN023 Conocer México DVD $29.95
63 min., Librarian's Choice
This Spanish introduction to an ancient land focuses on both the geography & people.
EVN046 Conociendo América Central DVD $29.95
15 min., Super video! In Spanish
This Spanish-language tour of Central America provides practice in listening comprehension while it dispenses valuable background information.
EVN936 Cuba DVD $39.95
54 Minutes, Narrated in English, Super Video!
Ninety miles away from the United States, Cuba still exists separate. from the world, with its own cultures and traditions. Explore the real Cuba in all of its exotic glory.
EVN763 Cuentos Populares Latinoamericanos DVD $79.95
43 min., Latinoamericano Super video! In Spanish
Full good-natured humor and illustrating moral lessons, these six charming fables, told in simple spanish, will delight and educate.
TDV1383 Dia de los Muertos DVD $37.95
25 min.
Filmed in Oaxaca, Mexico, this great video explains the preparations, celebrations, and meaning of the holiday to the people of Mexico.
EVN034 Easter in Spain DVD $39.95
22 Min., Librarian’s Choice In Spanish
Spain’s deeply religios people celebrate Easter with much
pageantry and spectacle. Reverance and joy infuse this very special time of the year.
EVN033 La Fiesta Quinceñera DVD $69.95
38 min., Librarian's Choice In English
The quinceñera celebration heralds a girl's arrival into womanhood. Follow a young Mexican girl during this important transitional period of her life. English.
EVN764 Folkloric Dances of Mexico $59.95
114 min., Librarian's Choice
The Ballet Folklórico Nacional de México celebrates its 30th anniversary with dances that capture the spirit of Mexican culture.
EVN439 Foods of Latin America DVD $39.95
23 min., Teacher's Favorite In English
Students will learn about the delicious ingredients that are used to obtain that unique "Latin" flavor.
EVN928 Gaudi’s La Familia Sagrada DVD $19.95
29 Min., Great Value!
Catalán architect, Antonio Gaudi, created controversy as easily as he created strange master works for Barcelona. His most famous work, the great cathedral, still dazzles the world.
EVN375 Goya DVD $19.95
54 Minutes, Teacher's Favorite
Mexico is a country in which rituals take on great importance Experience firsthand the festive customs of Baptism, Birthdays, Saints Day, Quinceañera, Weddings and Days of the Dead.
EVN074 History of Spanish Literature DVD $49.95
30 min., Teacher's Favorite In English
Follow the development of the Golden Age and learn about the resurgence of acclaim that is the legacy of the Generation of ‘98.
EVN045 - Introducing Central America DVD $49.95
14 Min., Teacher’s Favorite In English
Central American nations are alike in many ways, but they also
claim distinct heritages. Experience these culture differences.
EVN027 Introducing Mexico DVD $39.95
49 Min., Super Video! In English
This program focuses on both the geography of Mexico and the people who live there
EVN090 Introducing South America DVD $49.95
22 Min., Super Video! In English
From the Caribbean to tierra del Fuego and from the Amazon to
the Andes, the history, cities, geographical features, and people of
south America are investigated.
EVN025 Introducing Spain DVD $59.95
50 Min., Teacher’s Favorite In English
From the towering Pyrenees to lush Galicia, from bleak
highlands to fabulous beaches, the diverse geography of Spain
are introduced to you in this video.
EVN047 Lands of the Incas DVD $59.95
60 Min., Teacher’s Favorite
The Incas are the most famous residents of the Andean region.
Explore their origins and their subsequent rise and fall.
EVN076 Learning the Spanish Alphabet DVD $39.95
30 Min., Teacher’s Favorite
Learn the letters of the Spanish alphabet, and hear how they sound
whrn they’re used in words. Footage shot in Spain contributes a
wonderful cultural element.
EVN200 El Mercado DVD $19.95
13 min., Librarian's Choice
Experience the local flavor of the market and its role as the hub of life in Latin American villages.
EVN938 Monuments of Spain DVD $39.95
52 min., Librarian's Choice
Spanning a period of time from the prehistoric age to the present, Spain's many monuments tell the story of a land that has experienced moments of glory tempered by periods of painful subjugation.
EVN908 El Mundo Hispanohablante DVD $39.95
17 min., Teacher's Favorite In Spanish
Spanish is spoken by many people who live in countries other than Spain. We'll visit some of these places where spanish is spoken and witness
what life is like in the Hispanic world.
EVN6251 Music of Latin America DVD $39.95
20 Min. In English
Your students will learn how Latin American was developed from traditional native instruments with Spanish and Portuguese influences.
EVN059 La Navidad en México DVD $19.95
23 Min. Super Video!
Presented in simple Spanish, this video reveals the Spanish,
native American, and North american infl uences that result inadistinctive, delightful celebration.
EVN062 La Nochebuena en México $29.95
23 Min., Super Video!
Posadas, poinsettias, and piñatas signal the christmas season in México.
EVN279 Números y Colores en Español DVD $49.95
41 Min., Teacher’s Favorite In Spanish
This great introduction to essential Spanish words lets students
increase their vocabulary in an easy, systematic fashion.
EVN063 Saber y Conocer DVD $39.95
20 Min., Librarian’s Choice In Spanish
The two “to know” verbs are easy to use once you understand
the differences between them. Illustrated examples use footage
shot in Spain.
EVN040 La Semana Santa en España DVD $39.95
22 Min., Super Video! In Spanish
This simple Spanish video will help students with their language
skills while it assists in increasing cultural awareness.
EVN199 Ser y Estar DVD $49.95
13 Min., Teacher’s Favorite In Spanish
Which Spanish “to be” verb is right for the situation? A clever
rhyme and amusing drawings will give students the answer.
EVN914 Spanish Adjectives and Adverbs DVD $59.95
20 Min., New Release!
Become familiar with the rules that govern the usage of Spanish
adjectives, and learn how to form adverbs from adjectives.
EVN853 Spanish Regular AR Verbs DVD$39.95
17 Min., Librarian’s Choice
Enjoy glimpses of Spanish life while learning more than 70
regular AR verbs. Practical sentences will show you how these
verbs are conjugated.
EVN854 Spanish Regular ER Verbs DVD $39.95
15 Min., Teacher’s Favorite
Familiarize your students to Spanish life while they learn more
than 30 regular ER verbs. Practical sentences demonstrate them
how these verbs are conjugated.
EVN855 Spanish Regular IR Verbs DVD $39.95
15 Min., Librarian's choice
Practical sentences will show you how more than 40 regular IR
verbs are conjugated.
EVN830 Spanish Speaking World DVD $39.95
17 Min., Award Winner In English
Discover the lands and people of widely diverse cultures, and
witness the sights and sounds of some fascinating places.
EVN226 Teotihuacán: City of the Gods DVD $29.95
18 Min., Super Video! In English
When the Aztecs arrived in the Valley of Mexico 600 years ago,
they found a mysterious city of great pyramids.
EVN703 Understanding Don Quixote DVD $49.95
21 min., Librarian's Choice In English
Learn about the beautiful life of Miguel de Cervantes in this video, which also examines the major themes of this masterpiece, Don Quixote.
EVN755 Xochimilco DVD $19.95
17 Min., Great Value!
The people of the Valley of Mexico have long used astifi cial
islands in their lake to meet agricultural needs and to escape
urban congestion.
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