Menus-Plaisirs – Les Troisgros (French: [məny pleziʁ le tʁwaɡʁo]) is a 2023 French documentary film written and directed by Frederick Wiseman. It premiered out of competition at the 80th edition of the Venice Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Frederick Wiseman |
| Written by | Frederick Wiseman |
| Cinematography | James Bishop |
| Edited by | Frederick Wiseman |
Release date | 9 September 2023 (Venice) |
Running time | 240 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Languages | French English |
Plot edit
The film focuses on the Troisgros family's Michelin 3-star restaurant "Le Bois sans feuilles" ('The Woods Without Leaves') and the farms which provide them the food, with more brief segments focusing on two other Troisgros' restaurants, Le Central and La Colline du Colombier.[1]
Release edit
The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[2] It was later screened in other festivals, including the Toronto Film Festival, the Busan Film Festival, the New York Film Festival, and the Tokyo International Film Festival.[2][3][4]
Reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 49 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.7/10.[5] The film was often described as a "masterpiece".[6][7][8][9] It was awarded as Best Non-Fiction Film at the 2023 New York Film Critics Circle Awards, at the 2023 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, and at the 2023 National Society of Film Critics Awards.[10][11][12]
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References edit
- ^ Dargis, Manohla (23 November 2023). "'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros' Review: A Beautiful Collaboration". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ a b Leffler, Rebecca (31 July 2023). "The Party bites into Frederick Wiseman's Venice premiere 'Menus Plaisirs - Les Troisgros'". Screen International. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Hudson, David (4 October 2023). "Frederick Wiseman's Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros". Criterion. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (27 September 2023). "Tokyo Film Festival Gives Prominence to Chinese Titles in Competition and Gala Selections". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ "Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Schager, Nick (22 November 2023). "Doc Film Legend's Sets His Masterpiece in a French Restaurant". The Daily Beast. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Chang, Justin (29 November 2023). "Review: Frederick Wiseman rolls out a foodie masterpiece with 'Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Bowen, Chuck (22 September 2023). "'Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros' Review: The Intricacies of Leisure". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Mahler, Matt (17 December 2023). "Menus-Plaisirs — Les Troisgros Review: 2023's Best Documentary Performs Culinary Hypnosis". MovieWeb. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (30 November 2023). "New York Film Critics Circle Names 'Killers Of The Flower Moon' Best Film; Christopher Nolan Best Director – Full List Of Winners". Deadline. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (10 December 2023). "'The Zone of Interest' Wins Best Picture at Los Angeles Film Critics Awards, Four Women Take Acting Prizes". Variety. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- ^ Clark, Steve Pond and Jason (6 January 2024). "'Past Lives' Wins Best Film Award from National Society of Film Critics". TheWrap. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
