The Pursuit of Perfection

HD 79 min
Focusing on four of the leading chefs in Japan today, this documentary explores the truth behind Japan's unique and sophisticated food culture. Each takes meticulous care of their own dishes in pursuit of perfection, but their approaches are quite different, even contrasting. With different sets of roots and beliefs, some pursue spiritual cultivation or aesthetic creativity, while the others seek high-quality ingredients by building close relationships with local suppliers. How do their personalities and struggles result in their masterpieces? World-renowned food experts and gastronomists also guide the audience into the further depths of the stories behind the chefs’ endless pursuit. Through these four chefs, you’ll learn that Tokyo is one of the world’s greatest food cities.
Original Title
食と真 狂おしく愛しいシェフたち / Shoku to Makoto: Kuruoshiku Itoshii Chef Tachi
Year
2021
Genre
Documentary
Director
Toshimichi Saito
Actors
Ferran Adrià, Matt Goulding, Kat Odell
Country
Japan

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