Kings of Pastry
“16 Chefs, 3 Days, 1 Chance”
Synopsis
The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-06-24
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June 19, 2010
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Title
- Kings of Pastry
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films
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Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
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What is Kings of Pastry about?
The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.
Who directed Kings of Pastry?
Kings of Pastry was directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Kings of Pastry?
The principal cast of Kings of Pastry includes Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sébastien Cannone, Rachel Beaudry, Philippe Rigollot, Stéphane Glacier.
When was Kings of Pastry released and how long is it?
Kings of Pastry was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.