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The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant)

The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant)

The Taste of Things (La passion de Dodin Bouffant)

Dir. Tr?n Anh Hùng
134 min

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Official Selection for France - Best International Feature Film, 96th Academy Awards

About the Film

Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie (Juliette Binoche). They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

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Film Details

Programs: New Releases, Oscar Watch
Release Year: 2023
Runtime: 134 min
Country/Region: France
Language: French
Print Source: IFC Films
Tags: Drama, Food, Francophone, Romance

Cast/Crew

Director: Tr?n Anh Hùng
Cinematographer: Jonathan Ricquebourg
Screenwriter: Tr?n Anh Hùng
Editor: Mario Battistel
Principal Cast: Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Pierre Gagnaire, Jan Hammenecker