
The Taste of Things
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Directed by Trần Anh Hùng
Produced by Curiosa Films, France 2 Cinéma
A tender, sensual meditation on love expressed through culinary artistry, set in belle époque France where two devoted partners navigate commitment and devotion.
Set in 1889 France, Dodin Bouffant is a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.
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Is The Taste of Things easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Is The Taste of Things violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Taste of Things scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Does The Taste of Things end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Taste of Things sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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