Step into the enchanting world of 1885 France, where passion simmers and flavours ignite in the romantic drama The Pot-au-Feu which premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, on May 24. Just two days after its debut, the genre film has already got us salivating.

Directed by Tran Anh Hung (The Scent of Green Papaya, Norwegian Wood), the timeless Juliette Binoche (Chocolat, The English Patient) and captivating Benoît Magimel (Pacification, The Piano Teacher) bring to life a mesmerising tale of love and culinary artistry. 

Inspired by Marcel Rouff’s novel “La Vie et la passion de Dodin-Bouffant, gourmet” (The Passionate Epicure), this historical story follows the extraordinary romance between a gifted cook and the esteemed gourmet she has served over two decades. Lines are blurred between the carnal urges of desire, and the love of really, really good food (been there).

At this early stage, reviews look promising with Tran Anh Hung taking out the title of Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival for the film. The New York Times reported that the movie’s focus on the sensual pleasures of food has charmed many.

While the release date for Australians is yet to be announced, we’re more than ready to be whisked away on a journey of slow-cooked desire through The Pot-au-Feu.

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