January 10 - January 14, 2024 The Taste of Cinema Series | THE TASTE OF THINGS, THE SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA, BABETTE’S FEAST, CHOCOLAT Aero Theatre and Los Feliz 3
ABOUT THE SERIES: The American Cinematheque is proud to present ‘The Taste of Cinema,’ a series celebrating some of the most delectable culinary experiences ever committed to celluloid in honor of France’s Official Oscar Submission for Best International Feature Film this year. Starting off with a historical romance double screening, THE TASTE OF THINGS, starring Juliette Binoche as a 19th century cook and her gourmet employer, Benoît Magimel, gives us a peek into cooking as an act of love while THE SCENT OF GREEN PAPAYA, Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, examines the deep connection between sense and memory. An ode to the art form, BABETTE’S FEAST, Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film, reflects on cuisine’s temporary nature as a meal is shared in a remote Danish village during wartime. And for dessert, CHOCOLAT, also starring Juliette Binoche as a captivating but flighty chocolatier, earned five Oscar nominations, including one for Juliette Binoche as Best Actress in a Leading Role, weighs societal concerns over sinful indulgence against its power to inspire connection.