Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (2023 film)
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Directed by | Frederick Wiseman |
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Cinematography | James Bishop |
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Running time | 240 minutes |
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Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros is a 2023 documentary film edited, co-produced, and directed by Frederick Wiseman.[1] The film follows the Troisgros family's operation of a Michelin starred restaurant in central France.[2] It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2023, and premiered in the United States at the New York Film Festival on October 7, 2023.
Synopsis
The film follows the Troisgros family and their restaurants in the French countryside. Wiseman showcases various day-to-day operations involved in running the restaurants, such as ingredient sourcing, menu planning, and food service.[3] The film primarily focuses on Le Bois sans Feuilles (The Woods Without Leaves), but also features two other restaurants in the area owned by the family.[2]
Like Wiseman's other documentaries, the film uses only observational footage with no interviews, music, or voiceover narration.[4]
Production
The documentary was conceived in 2020, after Wiseman had lunch at the Troisgros restaurant and asked the chef to film a documentary without any prior planning. Filming took place with a four-person crew over 35 consecutive days in 2020.[5]
Reception
Critical response
The film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, scoring 100% from both critics and audiences on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.[6] On Metacritic, the film holds a score of 91 out of 100, indicating "universal acclaim".[7]
Manohla Dargis of The New York Times called the film "deeply pleasurable", praising Wiseman's "analytical and dialectical" approach.[2] Both Variety and Eater noted the rhythmic nature of the film and described it as "mesmerizing".[8][9]
Box office
As of March 15, 2024, the film has grossed an estimated $140,348 in the United States since its release.[10]
References
- ^ https://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/television/menus-plaisirs-les-troisgros-review-frederick-wiseman-haute-cuisine-pbs-305c1272
- ^ a b c Dargis, Manohla (2023-11-22). "'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros' Review: A Beautiful Collaboration". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Chang, Justin (2023-11-29). "Review: Frederick Wiseman rolls out a foodie masterpiece with 'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Seitz, Matt Zoller. "Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros movie review (2023) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Nevins, Jake (2023-12-06). ""The Drama Is on the Plate": Frederick Wiseman, in Conversation With Jean-Georges". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ "Menus Plaisirs - Les Troisgros critic reviews". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (2023-10-05). "'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros' Review: Frederick Wiseman Feasts at Length on Culinary Process and Pleasure". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Suh, Elissa (2023-11-27). "In 'Les Troisgros,' a Restaurant Documentary That's Well Worth Watching". Eater. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2024-03-15.