Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles (2020)

Follows chef Yotam on his quest to bring the sumptuous art and decadence of Versailles to life in cake form at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Director:

Laura Gabbert

Stars:

Dominique Ansel, Sam Bompas, Dinara Kasko

Cast

Credited cast:
Dominique Ansel
Sam Bompas
Dinara Kasko
Deborah Krohn
Ghaya Oliveira
Yotam Ottolenghi
Janice Wong

Storyline

Documenting the collaboration between world renowned chef Yotam Ottolenghi (Jerusalem, Plenty) and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this feature 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.

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Genres:

Documentary

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User Reviews

Entertaining

Very enjoyable look at what goes into a special event like this. Not sure about the fountain and jellies.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,955, 27 September 2020

Gross USA:

$4,962

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,962

Company Credits

Production Co:

50 Degrees Entertainment, Amygdala Records, Engine Room

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min

Sound Mix:

6-Track Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1