Germany /Switzerland 2005, English, 35mm, 98 min
Director: Michael Hofmann
Screenplay : Michael Hofmann
Cinematography: Jutta Pohlmann
Cast: Josef Ostendorf, Charlotte Roche, Devid Striesow, Max Rüdlinger, Leonie Stepp
Print Source: The Match Factory
Michael Hoffman's quiet, poignant film explores love, jealousy, and perhaps most importantly, the transforming power of food. A character study of friendship and intimacy, the film centres on the relationship between Eden, a beautiful waitress who, although married, is deeply lonely, and Gregor, a socially awkward and stubborn chef who has he ability to prepare food so delicious as to be physically erotic.
Although entirely platonic, the relationship between Eden and Gregor soon leads to small-town gossip, which in turn rouses the ire of Eden 's husband Xavier. And once Xavier tastes Gregor's “cuccina erotica”, he realises that he has to take drastic action or risk losing his wife.
This is a film filled with nuance that is both heartbreaking and heart-warming, deftly dealing with issues of aloneness and redemption. In the memorable and sensuous tradition of Eat Drink Man Woman and Like Water for Chocolate , Eden is a dream of a film, tailor-made made for foodies.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
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