LA PASSION DE DODIN BOUFFANT
France
Synopsis
1885. Peerless cook Eugenie has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin for the last 20 years.
As time went by, the practice of gastronomy and mutual admiration turned into a romantic relationship. Their association gives rise to dishes, one more delicious than the next, that confound even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin. So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.
As time went by, the practice of gastronomy and mutual admiration turned into a romantic relationship. Their association gives rise to dishes, one more delicious than the next, that confound even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin. So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.
Cast & Crew
Directed by: Tran Anh Hung
Written by: Tran Anh Hung
Produced by: Olivier Delbosc
Cinematography: Jonathan Ricquebourg
Editing: Mario Battistel
Costume Design: Nathalie Leborgne
Make-Up & Hair: Noa Yehonatan
Sound: François Waledisch
Casting: Gigi Akoka
Cast: Benoit Magimel (Dodin), Juliette Binoche (Eugénie)
Nominations and Awards
- Feature Film Selection 2023