Documentary about the grueling construction of not one but two world class restaurants. In this food-driven documentary, director Roger M. Sherman shadows restaurateur Danny Meyer, the culinary brains behind Eleven Madison Park, Tabla, Union Square Cafe and Gramercy Tavern in an attempt to find out what fuels his business cravings.

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.

A zesty paean of praise to the greater glories of garlic. This lip-smacking foray into the history, consumption, cultivation and culinary/curative powers of the stinking rose features chef Alice Waters of Chez Panisse, and a flavorful musical soundtrack.

A committed, passionate teacher tries tp make all the difference in the lives of disadvantaged students.

Paul Liebrandt is one of the most talented and controversial chefs in the food world and the youngest chef to have received 3 stars from the New York Times. He was 24. NY Times food critic, William Grimes, likened Paul to 'a pianist who seems to have found a couple of dozen extra keys.' Through Paul, the film reveals the creative process, the extreme hard work, long hours, and dedication it takes to be a culinary artist and have success in the cutthroat world of haute cuisine. Exploring the complicated relationships between food critics, chefs, and owners the film delves into the life of a dedicated young chef ahead of his time.

Фильм о владельце ресторанчика в Токио, всю свою жизнь посвятившем приготовлению суши. Джиро Оно 85 лет. Его заведение даже трудно назвать рестораном — это крохотная щель в подземном переходе где-то в Гинзе. Всего десять посадочных мест, просто ряд высоких стульев вдоль стойки. Туалет снаружи. В меню только суши и ничего больше. И три звезды Мишлен. Бронировать стул надо за месяц.

Взявшись за адаптацию книги журналистки Сьюзен Орлеан «Похититель орхидей», знаменитый сценарист Чарли Кауфман оказывается в душевном и творческом тупике. Странные чувства, овладевшие им, мешают ему работать. Но однажды Чарли решает описать в сценарии всё происходящее с ним. Вскоре автор замечает, что действительность и вымысел начинают переплетаться самым причудливым и неожиданным образом.

Леонард Шелби изысканно и дорого одет, ездит на новеньком «Ягуаре», но проживает в дешевых мотелях. Его цель в жизни — найти убийцу жены.Его проблема — редкая форма амнезии, потеря короткой памяти, помня все до убийства, он не помнит, что было пятнадцать минут назад. Его друзья — Тедди и Натали, да и друзья ли они ему. Его спутники — фотоаппарат «Полароид» и татуировки на теле. Главный вопрос — почему наказанных больше, чем виноватых?

Добро пожаловать в фантастический мир прекрасных замков, жутких подземелий, бескрайних океанов, лесов и гор. Чтобы спасти свою возлюбленную, прекрасную невесту, отважный герой преодолевает немыслимые препятствия и совершает невероятные подвиги.

In the shady campgrounds of Yosemite valley, climbers carved out a counterculture lifestyle of dumpster-diving and wild parties that clashed with the conservative values of the National Park Service. And up on the walls, generation after generation has pushed the limits of climbing, vying amongst each other for supremacy on Yosemite's cliffs. "Valley Uprising" is the riveting, unforgettable tale of this bold rock climbing tradition in Yosemite National Park: half a century of struggle against the laws of gravity -- and the laws of the land.

Stories of break dancers from conflicted "third- world" communities around the globe who, although separated by cultural boundaries and individual struggles, are intrinsically tied to one another through their passion for dance and hip-hop culture.

This documentary film explores the revival of manual work through the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts who have found their way to a happy life. Shot in 16mm in California, Utah, Indonesia, Spain, Scotland and France, we have spent time with mechanics and custom shop founders trying to understand the difference between manual work and intellectual work. The unique satisfaction that result from doing something tangible, the sense of time, the relation between the form and the function, the joy of riding in a beautiful landscape and the community and friendship that motorcycle creates.

The Lady In Number 6 is one of the most inspirational and uplifting stories of the year. 109 year old, Alice Herz Sommer, the world's oldest pianist and Holocaust survivor shares her story on how to achieve a long and happy life. She discussed the importance of music, laughter and how to have an optimistic outlook on life.