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2021 1h 52m FR
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6.9
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★6.9TMDB · 315
HistoryComedyDrama
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France, 1789 - just before the Revolution. When talented chef Manceron is dismissed from his prestigious position by the Duke of Chamfort, he loses the taste for cooking. But when he meets the mysterious Louise, together they decide to create the very first restaurant in France.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director
Éric Besnard
Writers
Nicolas Boukhrief, Éric Besnard
Languages
French
Countries
France, Belgium

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Éric Besnard, shot by Jean-Marie Dreujou. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christophe Julien. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lydia Decobert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Isabelle Carré and Grégory Gadebois and Benjamin Lavernhe carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt10738536 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Éric Besnard directs. Jean-Marie Dreujou behind the camera. Christophe Julien scores. Lydia Decobert cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in France, Belgium. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 5 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: France, Belgium.
  • 3Directed by Éric Besnard, shot by Jean-Marie Dreujou. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Christophe Julien. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Lydia Decobert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Isabelle Carré and Grégory Gadebois and Benjamin Lavernhe carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt10738536 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Jean-Marie Dreujou
Original score
Christophe Julien
Editing
Lydia Decobert
Production design
Bertrand Seitz
Costume design
Madeline Fontaine
Makeup / hair
Lisa Schonker
Runtime
112 min · 1h 52m
Status
Released
Budget
$5,000,000
Box office
$8,356,097
Return
167% of budget
Original language
FR
Certification (US)
AA

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Éric Besnard

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Nord-Ouest Films

    Nord-Ouest Films

    FR

  • SND

    SND

    FR

  • France 3 Cinéma

    France 3 Cinéma

    FR

  • Artémis Productions

    Artémis Productions

    BE

  • RTBF

    RTBF

    BE

  • VOO

    VOO

    BE

  • BeTV

    BeTV

    BE

  • Shelter Prod

    Shelter Prod

    BE

Key crew

  • Co-ProducerPatrick Quinet
  • Set DecorationCarole Théodoly
  • Associate ProducerPierre Guyard
  • Foley ArtistFlorian Fabre
  • Sound MixerDominique Lacour
  • Sound EditorSébastien Marquilly
  • Sound EditorAxel Steichen
  • Dialogue EditorHélène Thabouret
  • ProducerChristophe Rossignon
  • CastingDavid Bertrand
  • Production DesignBertrand Seitz
  • Executive ProducerÈve François Machuel
  • HairstylistLisa Schonker
  • ADR RecordistFabien Devillers
  • Set DecorationVirginie Tissot
  • Costume DesignMadeline Fontaine
  • Makeup ArtistJoëlle Dominique
  • HairstylistClémence Gaag
  • ProducerPhilip Boëffard
  • Art DirectionSandrine Jarron
  • EditorLydia Decobert

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • restaurant
  • food
  • chef
  • french cuisine

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Digital2021-11-13AA

Also known as

International titles

  • 美味奇缘CN
  • À la Carte! - Freiheit geht durch den MagenDE

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