Origins of a Meal
Genèse d'un repas
“Absurdities of the system.”
Synopsis
Bananas, eggs, and tuna: three basic foodstuffs with three wildly different points of origin. Moullet begins with these on his plate but constructs his film by working backwards and finding the sources for these items and how they reach our plates. As Moullet’s investigation deepens, however, the film moves beyond the confines of a simple exploration of food origins into more political and social realms, not only relating to food but also to the medium of film.
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- Director
- Luc Moullet
- Screenplay & Story
- Luc Moullet
- Original Title
- Genèse d'un repas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Luc Moullet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luc Moullet
Luc Moullet
Valeria Sarmiento
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Luc Moullet
Director
Valeria Sarmiento
Editor
Luc Moullet
Writer
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What is Origins of a Meal about?
Bananas, eggs, and tuna: three basic foodstuffs with three wildly different points of origin. Moullet begins with these on his plate but constructs his film by working backwards and finding the sources for these items and how they reach our plates. As Moullet’s investigation deepens, however, the film moves beyond the confines of a simple exploration of food origins into more political and social realms, not only relating to food but also to the medium of film.
Who directed Origins of a Meal?
Origins of a Meal was directed by Luc Moullet.
Who stars in Origins of a Meal?
The principal cast of Origins of a Meal includes Luc Moullet, Antonietta Pizzorno.
When was Origins of a Meal released and how long is it?
Origins of a Meal was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.