The Taste of Things (2023)
La passion de Dodin Bouffant (original title)Reference View | Change View
- PG-13
- 2h 15min
- Drama, History
- 09 Feb 2024 (USA)
- Movie
The story of Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin - the fine gourmet chef she has been working for over the last 20 years.
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Awards:
- 8 wins & 29 nominations.
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Cast
| Juliette Binoche | ... |
Eugénie
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| Benoît Magimel | ... |
Dodin Bouffant
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Emmanuel Salinger | ... |
Rabaz
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| Patrick d'Assumçao | ... |
Grimaud
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Galatéa Bellugi | ... |
Violette
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Jan Hammenecker | ... |
Magot
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Frédéric Fisbach | ... |
Beaubois
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Bonnie Chagneau-Ravoire | ... |
Pauline
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Jean-Marc Roulot | ... |
Augustin
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Yannik Landrein | ... |
Le père de Pauline
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| Sarah Adler | ... |
La mère de Pauline
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Mhamed Arezki | ... |
Le Prince
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Pierre Gagnaire | ... |
L'officier de bouche du Prince
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Clément Hervieu-Léger | ... |
L'ambassadeur du Prince
(as Clément Hervieu-Léger de la Comédie Française)
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Laurent Claret | ... |
Médecin
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Fleur Fitoussi | ... |
Jeune femme
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| Chloé Lambert | ... |
Une candidate
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Anouk Feral | ... |
Une candidate
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Sarah Viennot | ... |
Une candidate
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Cécile Bodson | ... |
Une candidate
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| Celine Duraffourg | ... |
Une candidate
(as Cécile Duraffourg)
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Michel Cherruault | ... |
Louis
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Jean-Louis Dupont | ... |
Prêtre
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Louane Forest-Borreil | ... |
Doublure Pauline
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Edouard Pommier | ... |
Doublure Dodin
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Claudie Erdeven | ... |
Doublure Eugénie
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Patricia Boulogne | ... |
Doublure Eugénie
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Directed by
| Anh Hung Tran | ||
Written by
| Anh Hung Tran | ... | (scenario, adaptation and dialogue) |
| Marcel Rouff | ... | (novel "La vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant) |
Produced by
| Nora Chabert | ... | co-production executive |
| Olivier Delbosc | ... | producer |
| Cédric Iland | ... | co-producer |
| Bastien Sirodot | ... | co-producer |
Cinematography by
| Jonathan Ricquebourg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Mario Battistel | ||
Editorial Department
| Susana Antunes | ... | post production supervisor |
| Milan Evrard | ... | dailies |
| Ryan Hayward | ... | marketing editor |
| Yov Moor | ... | colorist |
| Hugo Niati | ... | assistant editor |
| Loanne Trevisan | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Gigi Akoka | ||
Production Design by
| Toma Baqueni | ||
Art Direction by
| Nu Yên-Khê Tran | ||
Costume Design by
| Nu Yên-Khê Tran | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Sophie Asse | ... | hair department head |
| Thibault Debleds | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Marthe Faucouit | ... | makeup artist |
| Romain Marietti | ... | hair designer |
| Louison Terol | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Bénédicte Trouvé | ... | makeup artist |
| Noa Yehonatan | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Aymeric Duperray | ... | Auxiliaire à la régie |
| Korentin Guivarch | ... | unit manager |
| Coline Hieronimus | ... | production assistant: Umedia |
| Sarah Kere | ... | assistant production manager |
| Valentine Kervagoret | ... | production supervisor |
| Angeline Massoni | ... | production manager |
| Pierre Py | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Oriane Brisson | ... | third assistant director (as Oriane Brisson-Bertrand) |
| Amour Rawyler | ... | child coach |
| Axelle Rossini | ... | second assistant director |
| Thierry Verrier | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Laura Bücher | ... | Culinary advice and coordination |
| Charlotte de Cadeville | ... | assistant art director |
| Cécile Hurlé | ... | set dresser |
| Louise le Bouc Berger | ... | assistant art director |
| Emilie Lecoq | ... | assistant property master |
| Cédric Léger | ... | assistant swing gang |
| Christophe Offret | ... | property master |
| Adèle Pignier | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Jules Bertier | ... | re-recording assistant / sound |
| Florian Cornet | ... | adr editor |
| Thomas Gauder | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Aline Gavroy | ... | foley mixer |
| Paul Heymans | ... | sound editor |
| Valène Leroy | ... | dialogue editor |
| Thibaud Rie | ... | foley editor |
| Olivier Thys | ... | foley artist |
| François Waledisch | ... | sound |
Visual Effects by
| Laurent Brett | ... | title designer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Florian Berthellot | ... | steadicam operator |
| Carole Bethuel | ... | still photographer |
| Stéphanie Branchu | ... | still photographer |
| Bruno Cellier | ... | key grip |
| Benjamin Chaudagne | ... | best boy grip |
| Céline Deniard | ... | video assist |
| Benoit Gallais | ... | electrician |
| Georges Harnack | ... | gaffer |
| Cyrille Hubert | ... | first assistant camera |
| Xavier Jounieaux | ... | electrician |
| Clément Kirche | ... | additional electrician |
| Maxime Le Gros | ... | grip |
| Colin Lefebvre | ... | electrician |
| Celeste Ougier | ... | second assistant camera |
| Charlie Quiban | ... | electrician |
| Kevin Strauch | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Perrine Barba | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Marie Pierre Delabrière | ... | extras casting |
| Maeva Gauthier | ... | casting assistant |
| Ophélie Gelber | ... | casting assistant |
| Sebastian Moradiellos | ... | Belgium |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Clément Bottier | ... | Ager/Dyer |
| Sarah Lazaro | ... | costume supervisor |
| Nathalie Leborgne | ... | key costumer |
Location Management
| Nell Mahé | ... | assistant location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Cathy Mlakar | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Tony Arnoux | ... | press attaché |
| Vana'a Edom | ... | press relations (as Vanessa Edom) |
| Chloé Mery | ... | executive production assistant: Curiosa Films |
| André-Paul Ricci | ... | press attaché |
| Julien Roumy | ... | production accountant |
Thanks
| Nu Yên-Khê Tran | ... | to (as Yên-Khê) |
Production Companies
- Curiosa Films
- Gaumont
- France 2 Cinéma (co-production)
- Umedia (co-production)
- Canal+ (participation)
- Ciné+ (participation)
- France Télévisions (participation)
- uFund (in association with)
- Région des Pays-de-la-Loire (support)
- Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC) (in partnership with)
- Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep) (support)
- Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge (support)
- Investisseurs Tax Shelter (support)
Distributors
- Playgram (2024) (South Korea)
- Cherry Pickers Filmdistributie (2023) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Diamond Films (2024) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Gaumont (2023) (France) (theatrical)
- Global Film (2024) (Russia) (theatrical)
- IFC Films (2023) (United States) (theatrical)
- Rosebud.21 (2023) (Greece) (theatrical)
- Sapan Studios (2023) (United States) (theatrical)
- Shaw Organisation (2024) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Weltkino Filmverleih (2024) (Germany) (theatrical)
- A Contracorriente Films (Spain)
- Athena Films (Belgium)
- Cinemundo (2024) (Portugal)
- Falcon Pictures (2010) (Indonesia)
- Frenetic Films (2023) (Switzerland)
- Gaga (Japan)
- KlikFilm (2015) (Indonesia)
- Leonine Distribution (2024) (Germany) (DVD) (release through)
- Lev Films (Israel)
- Lucky Red (Italy)
- Mongrel Media (Canada)
- Picturehouse (2023) (Ireland)
- Picturehouse (2023) (United Kingdom)
- Rialto Distribution (Australia)
- Sun Distribution (Portugal)
- Sun Distribution (United States)
- Top Film Distribution (2024) (Ukraine)
- Weltkino Filmverleih (2024) (Germany) (DVD) (and Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Leitz Cine (manufacturer: Leitz SUMMILUX-C lenses)
Storyline
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The relationship between Eugenie, an esteemed cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she has been working for over the last 20 years. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The actors who play Dodin Bouffant (Benoît Magimel) and his live-in cook, Eugénie (Juliette Binoche), were once married in real life (1998 - 2003). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Why do We Need the Cannes Film Festival? (2023). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Thaïs Méditation (Thaïs: Act II) See more » |