Haute Cuisine

Haute Cuisine

He runs the country, she runs the kitchen, together they serve with excellence

Directed by Christian Vincent

Produced by Armada Films, Vendôme Production

201295 min6.2 / 10

A charming, food-centered biographical comedy about a woman's triumph and professional pride in an unlikely position of influence within French political power.

The story of Danièle Delpeuch and how she was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.

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  • Is Haute Cuisine easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Haute Cuisine violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Haute Cuisine end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Haute Cuisine scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Haute Cuisine sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Rarity49

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Surprise6

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Love30

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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