The Taste of Things is a movie directed by Anh Hung Tran in 2023 and based on the book The Passionate Epicure by Marcel Rouff, first published in 1920. The movie features Juliette Binoche, Emmanuel Salinger, Patrick d’Assumçao, Galatéa Bellugi, Jan Hammenecker, Frédéric Fisbach, and others.
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Storyline
Taking place in the realm of French gastronomy in 1885, the story revolves around the connection between Eugenie, a respected cook, and Dodin, the gourmet she has faithfully served for the past two decades. As their affection for each other deepens, their professional partnership evolves into a romance, resulting in the creation of delectable dishes that garner admiration from even the most renowned chefs worldwide.
Movie vs Book
Year
2023
Minutes
145
Movie Rate
7.50
Source: IMDb
Movie
The Taste of Things
Original title: La passion de Dodin Bouffant
Director: Anh Hung Tran
Country: France
Year: 2023
Length: 2h25m
Year
1920
Pages
208
Book Rate
6.98
S: Goodreads
Book
The Passionate Epicure
Original title: La vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant
Author: Marcel Rouff
Country: Switzerland
First published in: 1920
Length: 208 pages
Genre: Fiction
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