Top 5 Food Movies: Food and cinema have always lapped at the shores of each other sensuously and now as Idli Kadai from the house of Dhanush is much anticipated, food buffs and movie lovers alike set out to find movies which complement their flavors with storytelling. Here are five food-oriented films which would serve as perfect appetizers while waiting for Dhanush’s feast drama.
Jon Favreau’s Chef is a heartwarming story of a chef reinventing himself by starting a food truck. The film talks about recipes, relationships, creativity, and the joy of cooking from the heart.
Pixar’s magnum opus makes food come alive in the most imaginative of ways. Remy the rat who aspires to be a French chef brings together flavors, teams, and passions in the most animated way.
This Indian drama featuring Irrfan Khan tells the tale of love, longing, and human connectivity through a series of wrong lunch deliveries. The fragrance of home-cooked food lingers beyond the end credits.
Meryl Streep and Amy Adams star in this biographical drama that runs parallel to Julia Child’s culinary journey with a young blogger’s experiments. This is an inspiring story for such people who enjoy cooking and telling a story about it.
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This Japanese documentary follows sushi master Jiro Ono, whose dedication to craft showcases food as art and discipline. It’s a visual and emotional feast for serious connoisseurs of the dish.
While watching these five films, one can enjoy drowining the anticipation for Idli Kadai. Each movie, with a different theme-muted laughter, inspiration, or comfort, is said to serve a cinematic platter till Dhanush’s idlis screen up.