The Kitchen Brigade

Culinary Cinema

"Exploring the world of French gastronomy, “The Kitchen Brigade” tackles the issues of social justice and inclusion."

VARIETY
  • Archive - Festival 38
  • Director: Louis-Julien Petit
  • France 2022
  • 97 minutes
  • French
  • Subtitles in Hebrew, English

Cathy, a headstrong 40-year-old sous-chef is finally about to fulfill her lifelong dream of opening her own high-end restaurant. But nothing goes as planned. Facing serious financial difficulties, she reluctantly accepts a job in the cafeteria of a shelter for young migrants, run by Lorenzo (François Cluzet). While she’s frustrated by her new position, Cathy's skills and passion for cuisine start to change the kids’ lives. And they also have a lot to teach her...

A heartwarming, feel-good social comedy, The Kitchen Brigade explores the world of French gastronomy while also tackling issues of social justice and inclusion.

Filmography: Invisibles (2018), Carole Matthieu (2016), Discount (2014)

**After the screening of October 14 - A meeting of journalist and culinary woman Hila Alpert with chef Haim Cohen.
After the meeting, a tasting meal in the festival garden.

 

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  • Director Louis-Julien Petit
  • Production Liza Benguigui
  • Cinematography David Chambille
  • Editing Nathan Delannoy, Antoine Vareille
  • Music Laurent Perez Del Mar
  • Actors Audrey Lamy, François Cluzet, Chantal Neuwirth, Fatoumata Kaba
  • Source New Cinema Ltd.