'The Taste of Things' Delights in Culinary Artistry and Romance

Set in 1885 France, the film explores the intricate relationship between a head cook and a famed gourmet, using food as a metaphor for deeper themes.

'The Taste of Things,' a French film set in 1885, showcases the culinary artistry of Eugénie, a head cook at a Loire Valley château, and her complex relationship with Dodin Bouffant, a famed gourmet.
The film, directed by Trần Anh Hùng, uses food as a metaphor to explore themes of love, independence, and the pursuit of culinary excellence.
Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel deliver exquisite performances as Eugénie and Dodin, whose relationship evolves amidst the backdrop of lavish meals and romantic gestures.
The movie, which was France's entry for the Academy Awards, did not receive a nomination but has been praised for its visual storytelling and the portrayal of food's role in human connection.
Critics highlight the film's ability to immerse viewers in the 19th-century French setting, with its detailed depiction of the kitchen's bustling activity and the characters' passion for gastronomy.