The film screening of “Estômago” – 2022.11.28
Estômago (Portuguese – Original))
A Gastronomic Story (English)
《美食故事》(Chinese)
A Gastronomic Story (English)
《美食故事》(Chinese)
Comedy, Drama, 2007
Film by Marcos Jorge
Film by Marcos Jorge
Runtime: 1hr 53m
Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Language: Portuguese
Subtitles: English
Synopsis:
The world is made of those who eat and those who get eaten. Raimundo Nonato, our protagonist, finds an alternative way: he cooks. He cooks first in a bar, then in an Italian Restaurant and then in prison – how did he end up in jail? He cooks and learns how to get by in a society divided in two between those who eat and those who get eaten. What he learns, are a series of rules he uses to his advantage: in the end, the cook must also get his share of food and only he knows which part tastes best. Estômago is an adult fable on power, sex and cooking.
The world is made of those who eat and those who get eaten. Raimundo Nonato, our protagonist, finds an alternative way: he cooks. He cooks first in a bar, then in an Italian Restaurant and then in prison – how did he end up in jail? He cooks and learns how to get by in a society divided in two between those who eat and those who get eaten. What he learns, are a series of rules he uses to his advantage: in the end, the cook must also get his share of food and only he knows which part tastes best. Estômago is an adult fable on power, sex and cooking.
Best Film at ACIE Awards, Brazil 2009; Best Film at Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2009; Best Film at the Cineport – Portuguese Film Festival 2009… A total of 30 wins in different Film Festivals and Awards.
* The movie is part of the 10th Latin American Cultural Festival (2022), and is provided by the Consulate General of Brazil in Hong Kong.
Admission is free.
Don’t miss it!
Don’t miss it!
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