2018
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 24 m

2018
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 24 m

Summary What is the quest of Alain Ducasse, the little boy from Landes who became the most renowned chef and culinary mentor in the world? What can a man who seems to have everything still be searching for? With 23 restaurants across the globe and 18 Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse continues to create restaurants for our times, to build schools, t...

Documentary

Directed By: Gilles de Maistre

Written By: Eric Roux, Gilles de Maistre

2018
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 24 m

2018
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 24 m

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

Name: The Quest of Alain Ducasse
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-06-08
Duration: 1 min 24 s
Rating: 61
Cast: Alain Ducasse, Massimo Bottura, Laurent Fabius, François Hollande, Emmanuel Macron

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Written By: Eric Roux, Gilles de Maistre

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Village Voice

Jun 7, 2018

In his astute look at the artistry and business of food, 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.

By Serena Donadoni FULL REVIEW

Variety

Jun 4, 2018

Gorgeously shot for the big screen by multihyphenate Gilles de Maistre, it thoughtfully explores what makes the globe-trotting chef-businessman tick.

By Alissa Simon FULL REVIEW

Austin Chronicle

Jun 20, 2018

Ultimately, no matter how fascinating the subject, there are only so many shots of rich people relishing amuse-bouche, especially when it never feels like the main course arrives.

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Jun 7, 2018

Foodies will enjoy the window into fancy restaurants but, without any interviews other than Ducasse, the documentary never questions the evolution of the chef into a peripatetic artistic director rather than an actual cook, nor the realism of professing environmental frugality in a three-star setting.

By Kate Taylor FULL REVIEW

Slant Magazine

Jun 4, 2018

The documentary provides little sense of intimacy with its subject, but it gives an in-depth look at the master chef's uniquely obsessive work habits.

By Keith Watson FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jun 7, 2018

The movie depicts Mr. Ducasse’s sweeping streak — he prepares food for the homeless in Brazil and concocts a deluxe restaurant at Versailles — competently if not brilliantly. A screening of the film accompanied by a tasting menu afterward, though — that would be something.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Jun 4, 2018

Beyond a few scattered insights, Quest mostly remains on the surface of someone it portrays as a kind of culinary Prometheus, all the while failing to justify why that should be the case. It's like a tasting menu that never really turns into a full meal.

By Jordan Mintzer FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Outside Films, Pathé, Jouror Productions, Someci, France Télévisions, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)

Release Date Jun 8, 2018

Duration 1 h 24 m

Rating Not Rated

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