Film No. 20. THE TASTE OF THINGS (LA PASSION dE DODIN BOUFFANT) (2024). 24th March.

 

Film No. 20  (2024)  March 24th.  1:15 PM  LUNA WINDSOR,  Cine 1, Nedlands.

 

"We worked with each other for over 20 years. I read the recipe, and she worked magic on the stove" (Bodin describes how he built a bond with Eugenie which went beyond food).

NOMINEE: Critics Choice Award; (Anh Hung Tran) The Best Foreign Language Film.

Is the opening scene of THE TASTE OF THINGS (T T O T) the most thorough and mouth watering single shot sequence, depicting food preparation, ever filmed? Possibly. It is worth the price of entry to experience this sequence!

T T O T is a beautiful French costume drama (1885) about the love two gastronomes have for food, and the love that has marinated between them for 20 years as they combine to create amazing food in a kitchen more akin to an artists studio. Juliette Binoche plays Eugenie, the live in cook for Dodin (Benoit Magimel). The recipe for their tender love story unfolds as unforgettably as the flavours that linger with each dish they prepare. But Dodin must move quickly to consummate their union. 

Vietnamese/French director Tran Anh Hung (NORWEGIAN WOOD) has created images of food preparation most deliciously. The oh so marination of this love story, sumptuously complements every dish made. The images are astounding. Eat before you watch!!  10GUMS.