Au Menu: The Taste of Things

La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things)
Trần Anh Hùng • 2023 • 196 mins • France

Introducing our new film series, Au Menu. We hope you’ll join us on this fantastic culinary journey around the Francophone world. À table!

“An instant culinary classic that exquisitely captures the kitchen’s bittersweet blessing.”
New York Times

Juliette Binoche stars in La Passion de Dodin Bouffant (The Taste of Things), a film that transports you to a richly detailed historical setting where romance and gaastronomy intertwine, offering a feast for the senses through its lush visuals and compelling narrative. Premiering at the 76th Cannes Film Festival where Trần Anh Hùng won Best Director, it was shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film at the 2024 Academy Awards.

★★★★

Cultural Programs Team Hot Take: La Passion de Dodin Bouffant is a heartfelt tribute to the art of French gastronomy, showcasing its rich history and the passionate people behind it. It provides a unique glimpse into French history through its culinary traditions, leaving you inspired and hungry for more.

🍷 Enjoy a complimentary glass of Bourgogne Louis Jadot and a chance to win a gift certificate to Sofitel’s Le Bar at this screening!

Post-screening discussion with Nick Davis, Associate Professor of English & Gender Studies at Northwestern University. Seris curated by Nick Davis, Ryan Waldron, and Maude Delvinquière.

*Entrée libre for high school and university students with ID on-site/.edu addresses online.

About Trần Anh Hùng
Trần Anh Hùng is a Vietnamese-born French filmmaker whose work has garnered international acclaim. He has won prestigious awards at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice International Film Festival.