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The Quest of Alain Ducasse

2017 documentary film directed by Gilles de Maistre

The Quest of Alain Ducasse (French: La quête d'Alain Ducasse) is a 2017 French documentary film written, produced and directed by Gilles de Maistre which follows the "quests" undertaken by renowned chef Alain Ducasse.

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Plot

The film follows the travels and events organized by Alain Ducasse, a well-known and successful restaurateur. In doing so, the movie tries to understand and unveil what motivates him in his "quests".

Cast

Release

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 69% approval rating based on 13 reviews.[2] Glenn Kenny from The New York Times gave the film a bad review, stating: "I found 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse', a near-hagiographic documentary on the celebrated chef, a less than satisfactory experience."[3] Serena Donadoni writing for the Village Voice, said: "De Maistre makes the case that haute cuisine serves the same function as haute couture, creating an indelible experience while encouraging new ideas to filter through the industry."[4] Jordan Mintzer in his review for The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "If Ducasse is somewhat renowned for the simplicity of his dishes, for the way he can blend a few homegrown ingredients to achieve the perfect amalgam, then de Maistre definitely lathers the man with too much sauce."[5] Alissa Simon from Variety called the movie "absorbing and cinematic", stating: "'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' offers the documentary equivalent of a memorable meal at one of the eponymous chef's three Michelin-starred restaurants."[6]

References

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    "La quête d'Alain Ducasse (2018)". The Numbers. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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    "The Quest of Alain Ducasse (La Quête d'Alain Ducasse)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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    Kenny, Glenn. "Review: 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' Follows the Tastes of a Chef". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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    Donadoni, Serena. ""The Quest of Alain Ducasse" Insists Haute Cuisine Isn't Just for the Wealthy". Village Voice. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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    Mintzer, Jordan. "'The Quest of Alain Ducasse' ('La Quete d'Alain Ducasse'): Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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    Simon, Alissa. "Film Review: 'The Quest of Alain Ducasse'". Variety. Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
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