Duolingo Spanish Podcast

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Duo’s Film Club - Fresa y chocolate Feb 29, 2024

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For today’s episode, Duo’s Film Club has a cult classic from Cuba, Fresa y chocolate, which broke barriers in the world of cinema. It tells the story of two unlikely friends and sends a powerful message of acceptance and diversity, while showcasing Cuba’s amazing culture and the warmth of its people.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3UWB0g8.

Duo’s Film Club - Coco Feb 22, 2024

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Today Duo’s Film Club is featuring an animated film for the whole family. It’s Coco, a vibrant tale about traditions like el Día de los Muertos, mariachi music, and the importance of family. Join our host Martina Castro and guest Mauricio García as we explore this Oscar-winning treasure of Mexican culture.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49OyaxX.

Duo’s Film Club - Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios Feb 15, 2024

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It’s impossible to talk about Spanish-language movies and not talk about the one and only Pedro Almodóvar, the Spanish director and icon of cinema. So, for today’s session of Duo’s Film Club, we’re going to introduce you to Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios, a screwball comedy that takes us inside Almodóvar’s dramatic and colorful universe.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3uCcmXr.

Duo’s Film Club - Como agua para chocolate Feb 08, 2024

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Today's film has all the makings of a classic Mexican telenovela: forbidden love, revolution, delicious food, and a dash of magical realism. Como agua para chocolate is a treasure of Mexican cinema that pays homage to the country’s rich cuisine and culture.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/49wMU4F.

Duo’s Film Club - Wild Tales Feb 01, 2024

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Duo’s Film Club goes to Argentina for Relatos salvajes, a thought-provoking dark comedy. With a stellar cast and biting social commentary, the movie explores human behavior when it’s pushed to its limits and showcases Argentina’s unique humor and culture.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/48XZXMj.

Duo’s Film Club - El laberinto del fauno Jan 25, 2024

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We asked and you answered! The Duo fanbase has spoken and chosen El laberinto del fauno as the winner of our first movie selection. Join our host, Martina Castro, and movie critic, Ana Laura Pérez Flores, as they delve into this masterpiece of Spanish-language cinema!

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3OgYVCX.

Trailer Season 20 Jan 08, 2024

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The Duolingo Spanish Podcast is back with an all new season starting on January 25th! We’re headed to the movies with Duo’s Film Club. With critics as our guides, we’re exploring six of the most iconic films from the Spanish-speaking world. Listen to the trailer now!

Una rana llamada Romeo (A Frog Named Romeo) - Revisited Dec 21, 2023

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A Bolivian biologist studies a lone frog named Romeo, who's in danger of extinction — until she makes him a dating profile and starts an international fundraising campaign to find his Juliet and save the species.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://podcast.duolingo.com/episode-145-una-rana-llamada-romeo-a-frog-named-romeo-revisited.

El perro que protestó (The Dog Who Protested) - Revisited Dec 14, 2023

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María Campos falls in love with a stray dog who has a knack for leading protests — and becomes a global symbol of unity and strength in Chile's historic social uprising.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3tgFPpc.

Climate Heroes - Protecting Bears in Bolivia - Revisited Dec 07, 2023

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A Bolivian scientist sets out to study a species of bears critically endangered by drought and loss of habitat. Along the way, she shows the local community how helping the bears can protect their livelihood and the forest against climate change.

A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3NeCca4.