Star-crossed Lovers Find Solace in Haute Cuisine in ‘The Pot-au-Feu’

The film “The Pot-au-Feu” premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and features the cooking of Michelin star chef Pierre Gagnaire.
The film follows a budding romance between the characters Dodin Bouffant and Eugenie, a cook, set in 19th century France.
The film has been praised for its gorgeous visuals, slow pacing, and focus on indulgence and food as a way of life.
The suspense in the film comes from whether Eugenie will accept Dodin's marriage proposal and if she is seriously ill.
The film stars real-life former couple Juliette Binoche and Benoit Magimel as the two chef protagonists.