2018 NBFF Flipbook

WWW.NEWPORTBEACHFILMFEST.COM // 04.26.18 - 05.03.18 1 5 9 C U L I N A R Y Michelin Stars: Tales From The Kitchen Denmark - 2017 - 82 min At a moment in time when humanity is obsessed with food – photographing every dish, worshipping cooks and flaunting trophy meals on social media - go under the surface and get an in-depth, honest and relevant view into the everyday world of Michelin chefs and restaurants. Telling tales from a grand menu of culinary temples as well as digging into the greatness and flaws of Guide Michelin in this golden age of gastronomy. DIRECTOR: Rasmus Dinesen PRODUCER: Jesper Jarl Becker EDITOR: Thomas Papapetros, Martin Munck Schmidt SCREENWRITER: Jesper Jarl Becker, Rasmus Dinesen, Carsten Holst MUSIC: Rune Funch CAST: Guy Savoy, Alain Ducasse, Andoni Luis Aduriz, Victor Arguinzoniz, René Redzepi, Rasmus Kofoed, Esben Holmboe Bang, Mark Ladner, Alain Weissgerber, Daniel Humm, Fredrik Berselius, Benoit Violier, Frank Giovannini, Kevin Fehling, Yoshihiro Narisawa, Namae Shinobu, Yoshimi Tanigawa, Wassim Halal LANGUAGE: English, French, Spanish with English Subtitles Ramen Heads Japan - 2017 - 93 min Osamu Tomita, Japan’s reigning king of ramen takes us deep into his world, revealing every single step of his obsessive approach to creating the perfect soup and noodles, and his relentless search for the highest- quality ingredients. In addition to Tomita’s story, the film also profiles five other notable ramen shops, each with its own philosophy and flavor. Mixing in a brief rundown of its historical roots, viewers get an in-depth look at the culture surrounding this unique and beguiling dish. DIRECTOR: Koki Shigeno PRODUCER: Arata Ôshima, Yûsuke Kamata EDITOR: Junichi Saito CINEMATOGRAPHER: Hidenori Takahashi MUSIC: Takashi Nakajima CAST: Osamu Tomita LANGUAGE: Japanese with English subtitles Scotch - A Golden Dream Taiwan, UK - 2017 - 88 min Through the centuries, Scotch whisky has become the incredible drink of choice worldwide. Individuals have formed entire careers around the creation and taste of this sharp Scottish beverage. Some people are even able to live off their ability to taste this beverage and judge its worth. This magnificent film crew travel to the Scottish Highlands and countryside to explore the biggest names in the whiskey industry and find the true worth of a good Scotch. DIRECTOR: Andrew Peat PRODUCER: Maria Chen, Andrew Peat EDITOR: Phillip Hughes CINEMATOGRAPHER: Arjun Kamath MUSIC: Dustin Painter LANGUAGE: English April 30, 2018 - 5:30 PM The Lot May 2, 2018 - 7:30 PM Edwards Big Newport April 30, 2018 - 5:15 PM The Triangle April 28, 2018 - 2:30 P M The Triangle