The Chef
Synopsis
In a time when work is done by robots, a traditional Chinese chef is forced to train a Caucasian humanoid to cook Chinese food, but a former protégé of the chef makes this harder by joining an anti-robot riot group.
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Sci-Fi Short Film: "The Chef" | DUSTOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2021-12-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Short Film Festival Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hao Zheng
- Screenplay & Story
- Ithaca Yixian Deng, Vanessa Leqi Kong
- Original Title
- The Chef
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- AFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hao Zheng
Ithaca Yixian Deng, Vanessa Leqi Kong
Carlo Mendoza
Guangwei Du
Ithaca Yixian Deng
Department Leadership Roster
Guangwei Du
Editor
Hao Zheng
Director
Ithaca Yixian Deng
Producer
Carlo Mendoza
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chef
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What is The Chef about?
In a time when work is done by robots, a traditional Chinese chef is forced to train a Caucasian humanoid to cook Chinese food, but a former protégé of the chef makes this harder by joining an anti-robot riot group.
Who directed The Chef?
The Chef was directed by Hao Zheng.
Who stars in The Chef?
The principal cast of The Chef includes Jim Lau, Quinn Von Hoene, Allen Theosky Rowe, Raymond Ma, Jizhong Zhang.
When was The Chef released and how long is it?
The Chef was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 20m.