Theater of Life

Refettorio Ambrosiano is an extraordinary soup kitchen conceived by renowned chef Massimo Bottura during the Milan 2015 World’s Fair. Massimo invited 60 of the world’s best chefs to join him to cook for refugees and the homeless of Milan. All meals were made from the waste food of Expo.
Peter Svatek paints a compelling portrait of just a few of the individuals who frequent the Refettorio: political refugees, the homeless, blue-collar workers, and immigrants. With a poetic sensibility, the film highlights contrasting realities, raises social issues, and spotlights society’s spending habits.

Followed by a discussion and a tasting event

Selected Filmography: Takedown: The DNA of GSP (2014), Stolen Babies, Stolen Lives (2008).