France,
2012, 95 min
Directed by:
Christian VincentCinematography:
Laurent DaillandComposer:
Gabriel YaredCast:
Catherine Frot, Hippolyte Girardot, Jean d'Ormesson, Arly Jover, Philippe Uchan, Arthur Dupont, Brice Fournier, Déborah Révy, Laurent Poitrenaux, Steve Tran (more)Plots(1)
Hortense Laborie, a renowned chef from Perigord, is astonished when the President of the Republic appoints her his personal cook, responsible for creating all his meals at the Elysée Palace. Despite jealous resentment from the other kitchen staff, Hortense quickly establishes herself, thanks to her indomitable spirit. The authenticity of her cooking soon seduces the President, but the corridors of power are littered with traps... Based on the extraordinary true story of President FrancoisMitterand'sprivate cook. (Film Europe)
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