‘The pastry chef and the chef’
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Director: Sebastien Tulard
Cast: Riadh Belaïche, Marwan Amesker and Patrick d’Assumçao
‘pastry chef and chef‘ is one of those French comedies designed with a definite and clear desire to reach the public. In addition to belonging to a subgenre that is often very influential: kitchen cinema. The effectiveness of such recommendations should not be underestimated. It’s not easy to design a good comedy mainstreamwith charismatic characters, addictive conflicts and adventures and good management of emotions.
Based on the true story of the French chef Yazid Ichemrahen. pastry chef and chef he pursues efficiency but reaches it halfway. Sébastien Tulard’s film is very solid in its depiction of the characters in different life stages, with a time-lapse structure (following the various stages of the protagonist’s life in sequence). There is some emotional instability, but generally He reveals his conflicts very well.. Particularly poignant is the narrative of the heroine’s adolescence in reception centers, how her vision of the family has changed, and above all the strong sense of friendship that is revealed. But – and paradoxically – Not much inspired by central story: the hero’s ascent to culinary excellence based on perseverance and a love of confectionery. The back room portrayal of prestigious kitchens, cooking rituals, or a cooking competition (and insider roles) sounds a bit contrived.