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Culinary Films & Events
The Sonoma International Film Festival serves up an irresistible feast for the senses with its Culinary Film Events, a delectable fusion of film, food, wine, and fun.
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From immersive dining experiences that celebrate legendary chefs to mouthwatering films that explore global cuisine, this year’s lineup is a must for food lovers and cinephiles alike. Savor an intimate Marcella Hazan-inspired Italian dinner, witness the artistry of Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine, and indulge in a collection of films that highlight the passion, drama, and joy of the culinary world. Grab a glass, take a seat, and get ready to indulge in a cinematic and gastronomic adventure like no other!
Culinary Events
Marcella´s Italian Dinner
Celebrate legendary chef Marcella Hazan with an intimate, one-night-only four-course wine dinner hosted by culinary expert Joanne Weir. Savor exquisite Italian flavors from award-winning chefs Domenica Catelli, Tracey Shepos-Cenami, and Gia Passalacqua, perfectly paired with exceptional wines.
A Masterclass of Japanese Cuisine and Culture with Michelin Star Chef Yoshinori Ishii
Michelin-starred Chef Yoshinori Ishii unveils the philosophy behind exquisite Japanese cuisine and culture.
Culinary Films
Ali Eats America
A cancer battling teen embarks on a food-fueled adventure inspired by Anthony Bourdain. (Dir. Roush Niaghi, Greg Morris/USA/91min)
Café Chairel
A lonely café owner and a wandering young woman forge a soulful connection over coffee. (Dir. Fernando Guillermo Barreda Luna/Mexico/110min)
Grand Maison Paris
A Japanese chef chases Michelin stardom in Paris, where grit, heart, and a little magic might not be enough. (Dir. Ayuko Tsukahara/Japan/111min)
Holy Cow!
A young cheesemaker battles for Comté supremacy to save his family’s farm in this delicious coming of age dramedy. (Dir. Louise Courvoisier/France/90min)
Little Red Sweet
A flight attendant must save her family’s dessert shop in this sweet and triumphant story. (Dir. Vincent Chow/Hong Kong/92min)
Marcella
The woman who revolutionized Italian cooking gets the tribute she deserves in this delicious doc. (Dir. Peter Miller /USA/98min)
Mistura
A scandalized socialite turns her home into Lima’s hottest restaurant in this mouthwatering drama. (Dir. Ricardo de Montreuil/Peru/101min)
My Favorite Cake
A 70-year-old Iranian widow’s taxi ride takes an unexpected turn toward romance and rebellion. Banned in Iran. (Dir. Maryam Moghaddam, Behtash Sanaeeha/Iran/96min)
Shelf Life
A quirky doc explores the world of cheese, aging, and the people obsessed with both. (Dir. Ian Cheney/USA/76min)
Sweet Störy
Meg Ray, of patisserie Miette, embarks on a journey to help save a magical café on the remote Swedish island of Rödlöga. Irresistibly delicious. (Dir. Sarah Justine Kerruish, Matt Maude/United Kingdom/75min)
Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick
A two-star Michelin chef returns to Japan to revolutionize a historic restaurant—but when crisis strikes, his journey takes an unexpected turn. (Dir. Aki Mizutani/Japan/84min)
Trifole
A heartwarming tale of truffles, tradition, and family, as a young woman must unearth a prize-winning truffle to save her grandfather’s home. (Dir. Gabriele Fabbro/Italy/100min)
The Wedding Banquet
Wedding plans unravel in spectacular chaos when a group of friends fakes marriages for convenience—until their families crash the party! (Dir. Andrew Ahn/USA/103min)