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5.9 / 10(15 votes)IMDb20161h 34mCanada

Theatre of Life

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Synopsis

An extraordinary soup kitchen in Milan - the Refettorio Ambrosiano - run by internationally renowned chef Massimo Bottura and 40 of the world's best chefs including Ferran Adria, Rene Redzepi, Alain Ducasse, Daniel Humm and many others. All food served was made from the food waste of Expo Milano 2015. The film also tells the compelling story of several of the refugees and homeless the Refettorio served.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Svatek
Screenplay & Story
Peter Svatek
Original Title
Theatre of Life
Country of Origin
Canada
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Triplex Films, ONF | NFB

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Svatek

Screenplay & Story

Peter Svatek

Director of Photography

Nicolas Venne

Film Editing

Elric Robichon

Producers

Josette Gauthier, Annette Clarke, Peter Svatek

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Svatek

Director

Peter Svatek

Writer

Josette Gauthier

Producer

Annette Clarke

Producer

Peter Svatek

Producer

Elric Robichon

Editor

Nicolas Venne

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Theatre of Life.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Theatre of Life

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Theatre of Life about?

An extraordinary soup kitchen in Milan - the Refettorio Ambrosiano - run by internationally renowned chef Massimo Bottura and 40 of the world's best chefs including Ferran Adria, Rene Redzepi, Alain Ducasse, Daniel Humm and many others. All food served was made from the food waste of Expo Milano 2015. The film also tells the compelling story of several of the refugees and homeless the Refettorio served.

Who directed Theatre of Life?

Theatre of Life was directed by Peter Svatek.

Who stars in Theatre of Life?

The principal cast of Theatre of Life includes Massimo Bottura.

When was Theatre of Life released and how long is it?

Theatre of Life was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.