[[imdb:0283900 L’Auberge Espagnole]] is a French expression meaning melting pot, or “Euro Pudding”, depending on who you ask. Literally translated it means Spanish Inn. In this case it is a nice pun, as both apply very well to this enchanting movie about seven very different, young europeans living together in an apartment in Barcelona.

This is not your typical movie. Its almost an ensemble cast, there is a main character but you grow to love his flatmates equally. There’s not much of a plot, its more of a slice of life movie. Mostly being character driven, I think either you connect with the people and their situations or your don’t.

I did, and absolutely love this movie. Its a fairly lengthy, running 2+ hours, but I was sorely disappointed when it ended. I really recommend this movie, I’ll be thinking about adding it to my collection.