Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020)

History meets patisserie

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Documenting the collaboration between world renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the film follows five visionary pastry makers as they endeavor to construct an extravagant food gala based on the art exhibit "Visitors to Versailles." Exploring the relationship between modern-day social media and the open court of the French Monarchy, the film studies the alarmingly cyclical intersection between food, culture, and history.

Director: Laura Gabbert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Music: Ryan Rumery
Cinematography: Judy Phu
Editing: Philip Owens, Faroukh Virani
Production: Original Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles about?
Documenting the collaboration between world renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the film follows five visionary pastry makers as they endeavor to construct an extravagant food gala based on the art exhibit "Visitors to Versailles." Exploring the relationship between modern-day social media and the open court of the French Monarchy, the film studies the alarmingly cyclical intersection between food, culture, and history.
Who directed Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles?
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles was directed by Laura Gabbert.
Who stars in Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles?
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles stars Yotam Ottolenghi.
How long is Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles?
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles?
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles is a Documentary film.
Where was Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles produced?
Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles was produced in United States of America.