Funke (2018)

When prodigious chef Evan Funke inexplicably walks away from his critically acclaimed restaurant his life and career are thrust into a dark vortex. Years later, still healing from the pain ... See full summary »

Director:

Gab Taraboulsy

Stars:

Evan Funke, Janet Zuccarini, Vinny Dotolo

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Evan Funke	...	Self
Janet Zuccarini	...	Self
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Vinny Dotolo	...	Self
Farley Elliott	...	Self
Alex Funke	...	Self
Jon Shook	...	Self
Nancy Silverton	...	Self

Storyline

When prodigious chef Evan Funke inexplicably walks away from his critically acclaimed restaurant his life and career are thrust into a dark vortex. Years later, still healing from the pain of emotional and financial ruin, Evan begins mounting his comeback, eyeing the most competitive street in America as a stage for the dying art of handmade pasta. Reconnecting with the best artisan pasta makers in the world, Funke finds himself fighting to fulfill his artistic destiny while battling the impossibly volatile LA restaurant industry.

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Taglines:

Mastering pasta, a maniacal pursuit.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

TV-MA

User Reviews

Incredibly inspiring (just don't watch if you're hungry)

An engrossing journey into the obsessive mind of a brilliant pasta-maker, whose undeniable passion to share his really beautiful love of "pasta fatto o mano" is starkly juxtaposed with the angst of opening a restaurant in the trendiest city of L.A. while dealing with snarky suits. And obviously, Chef Funke's willingness to be totally vulnerable for this doc says a lot about him.

A total food doc for foodies! and at the very least, educational for those contemplating opening a restaurant in any metropolis.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Funke

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tastemade Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color