
Steve, a Francophile student, shares his film review of "Délicieux" (2021)
The story takes place just before the French Revolution, around 1780… The main character is a chef who works for a duke but gets fired because some of the guests don’t like his food.![]()
In fact, the chef loves to innovate and create new dishes. Since he’s out of work, he returns to his parents’ home—they used to run a coaching inn—but discovers they’ve passed away. Eventually, a woman comes to his house and asks him to train as a cook.![]()
They open a restaurant together, but at that time it’s a groundbreaking idea because the concept doesn’t exist…
One of the film’s themes is equality for all when it comes to fine dining—not just for the nobility…
They’ll face pressure from the Duke to close their establishment and return to the castle… Will they resist? You’ll find out by watching the film.![]()
I highly recommend seeing this film because the performances by the actors, particularly Grégory Gadebois and Isabelle Carré, are extraordinary.![]()
It’s a must-see for the cuisine, French history, and the magnificent provincial setting.![]()
I watched this film in its original French version with English subtitles. Sometimes there are words or phrases you don’t understand, but that’s okay because you can still grasp
the meaning of the story. It’s wonderful to hear the music of the French language and to immerse yourself in the French way of life. ![]()
Here is the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WErj5_5kHQ
