The Quest of Alain Ducasse

The Quest of Alain Ducasse (French: La quête d'Alain Ducasse) is a 2017 French documentary film written, produced and directed by Gilles de Maistre which follows the "quests" undertaken by renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

The Quest of Alain Ducasse
Film poster
FrenchLa quête d'Alain Ducasse
Directed byGilles de Maistre
Written byGilles de Maistre
Eric Roux
Produced byVivien Aslanian
Gilles de Maistre
Romain Le Grand
Stéphane Simon
Starring
CinematographyGilles de Maistre
Edited byMichèle Hollander
Music byArmand Amar
Production
companies
Distributed byPathé Films (France)
Magnolia Pictures (United States)
Release date
  • November 10, 2017 (2017-11-10)
Running time
84 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguagesFrench
English
Japanese
Portuguese
Chinese
Box office$35,974[1]

Plot

The film follows the travels and events organized by Alain Ducasse, a well-known and successful restaurateur. In doing so, the movie tries to understand and unveil what motivates him in his "quests".

Cast

Release

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 69% approval rating based on 13 reviews.[2] Glenn Kenny from The New York Times gave the film a bad review, stating: "I found 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse', a near-hagiographic documentary on the celebrated chef, a less than satisfactory experience."[3] Serena Donadoni writing for the Village Voice, said: "De Maistre makes the case that haute cuisine serves the same function as haute couture, creating an indelible experience while encouraging new ideas to filter through the industry."[4] Jordan Mintzer in his review for The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "If Ducasse is somewhat renowned for the simplicity of his dishes, for the way he can blend a few homegrown ingredients to achieve the perfect amalgam, then de Maistre definitely lathers the man with too much sauce."[5] Alissa Simon from Variety called the movie "absorbing and cinematic", stating: "'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' offers the documentary equivalent of a memorable meal at one of the eponymous chef's three Michelin-starred restaurants."[6]

References
  1. "La quête d'Alain Ducasse (2018)". The Numbers. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. "The Quest of Alain Ducasse (La Quête d'Alain Ducasse)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  3. Kenny, Glenn. "Review: 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' Follows the Tastes of a Chef". The New York Times. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  4. Donadoni, Serena. ""The Quest of Alain Ducasse" Insists Haute Cuisine Isn't Just for the Wealthy". Village Voice. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  5. Mintzer, Jordan. "'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' ('La Quete d'Alain Ducasse'): Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  6. Simon, Alissa. "Film Review: 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse'". Variety. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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