Frederick Wiseman's 'Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros' Sheds Light on Iconic French Restaurant

The 93-year-old filmmaker's latest documentary offers an in-depth look at the operations and artistry of the three-starred Michelin restaurant, La Maison Troisgros.

• Frederick Wiseman, at age 93, releases his latest documentary 'Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros', a four-hour cinematic triumph that brings the iconic French restaurant La Maison Troisgros to life.
• The film explores the intricate operations of the three-starred Michelin restaurant in central France’s Roanne, run by acclaimed head chef Michel Troisgros and his sons César and Léo.
• The documentary provides an observational tour de force of the restaurant, from its sourcing of ingredients to the creative process of crafting the menu, showcasing the synergy between chefs, employees, suppliers, and patrons.
• The film premiered in theaters on Nov. 22 following celebrated showings at this year’s Venice, Toronto, and New York film festivals.
• The documentary is a study of a restaurant that doubles as a rumination on art itself, highlighting the importance of thoughtful, harmonious collaboration in creating culinary masterpieces.

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