The story of Danièle Delpeuch and how she was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.
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Christian Vincent
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Cast
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| Catherine Frot | ... | Hortense Laborie | |
| Arthur Dupont | ... | Nicolas Bauvois | |
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Jean d'Ormesson | ... | Le Président |
| Hippolyte Girardot | ... | David Azoulay | |
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Jean-Marc Roulot | ... | Jean-Marc Luchet |
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Philippe Uchan | ... | Coche-Dury |
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Laurent Poitrenaux | ... | Jean-Michel Salomé |
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Hervé Pierre | ... | Perrières (as Hervé Pierre sociétaire de la Comédie Française) |
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Brice Fournier | ... | Pascal Lepiq |
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Roch Leibovici | ... | Olivier Moncoulon |
| Thomas Chabrol | ... | Le directeur de cabinet du préfet | |
| Arly Jover | ... | La journaliste Mary | |
| Joe Sheridan | ... | Le photographe John | |
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Louis-Emmanuel Blanc | ... | Arnaud Fremier |
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David Houri | ... | David Epenot |
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Hortense Laborie is a celebrated chef living in the Perigord region. To her great surprise, the President of the Republic appoints her as his personal cook. She accepts reluctantly but once she has accepted her nomination, Hortense works her heart and soul to produce both a stylish and authentic cuisine. For a while, she manages to impose herself thanks to her sturdy character and despite the jealousies she arouses among the other chefs. For a while only, unfortunately for her and for... the President. Written by Guy Bellinger
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FranceRelease Date:
19 September 2012 (France) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$14,387, 22 September 2013, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$212,072, 27 October 2013Company Credits
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Musique de Louis Dandrel
© Blonde Music
Avec l'autorisation de Warner Chappell Music France
Avec l'aimable autorisation de SNCF
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The film is loosely based on "Mes carnets de cuisine. Du Périgord à l'Elysée", the memories of Danièle Delpeuch, the first and only female chef having worked for the French President at the Palais de l'Elysée See more »Soundtracks
Sonotype SNCFMusique de Louis Dandrel
© Blonde Music
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Les Saveurs du Palais is for those who like their dramas without the drama - it offers some insight to French internal politics, but much more, it is simply a charming way to celebrate la cuisine francaise.
A gentle, well-made drama-comedy based on the real-life experiences of Danièle Delpeuch who really was Mitterand's cook - this fictional account places heavy emphasis on the food and takes us on a journey to the heart of the French cuisine - perfection and simplicity. The film starts on Antartica's Crozen Island and through flashbacks we see how the president's personal cook, fictinally named, Hortense Laborie, ended up there.
Catherine Frot has become one of France's best actresses for dramas that require a still, calm, composed center, with the hint that passion is simmering under the surface - her slightly bemused but determined trademark style makes this film work - it is a wonderful solo performance - and she is in every scene - and she brings a delicacy to the role that makes the film a delight to watch.
Not surprisingly perhaps the film lacks a little when it comes to conflict and drama - there is good drama - but, it is rather a look into the Champs Elysée and its internal workings. A strong supporting cast, particularly her young sous-chef (Arthur Dupont), who is rapidly becoming a name in French cinema, and the President (Novelist Jean D'Ormesson - who is a superb and prolific biographer but is not a professional career actor). Director Christian Vincent makes great use of permission to film in and around the president's palace and like the food the two settings, the Champs Elysée and in Antartica's Crozen Island lift the film.
Overall, this is a charming, and interesting take on food and it's place throughout French society - it is well worth your time.