Documentaries that will change the way you think about food

From these films you will learn how to work with Michelin-starred restaurants, get acquainted with the best chefs in the world and even plunge into the intriguing "wine fraud."

Cooked
Michael Pollan is a famous writer who has published a number of books about food, studying the culinary traditions of different peoples of the world. As a result, we have an interesting documentary in four parts. Pollan's main message is,"When we learned to cook, then we became real people."

Somm
We recommend not to start watching this movie without a glass of wine, because it will be about this noble drink. Before us are four fans of winn, who are preparing for the most important exam in life — to obtain the title of sommelier.

The chef's Table
If you watched the movie Anthony Bourdain Unknown parts, then this "documentary" you will also like. The authors decided to lift the curtain of mystery and let us into the house, and at the same time and the kitchen, the world's most famous chefs.

The Birth of Sake
Director Erik Shirai Chely year film sake. All this time he studied the 2000-year tradition of creating a Japanese drink from dedicated artists who live and breathe them. Sure, after watching the movie, you have a very different look at the rice wine.

Jiro Dreams of Sushi
This film is in almost every list of culinary must-see, mandatory viewing. And not without reason. Jiro Dreams of Sushi tells the story of a chef who never stops searching for the perfect sushi recipe, even though his restaurant already has three Michelin stars.

Sour Grapes
Meet Rudy Kurniawan, a man who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for "fraud on the fault." Spoiler: this incident shocked the news of the wine world.

For Grace
Chef Curtis Duffy talks about how he went to open the restaurant Grace, awarded three Michelin stars. This film shows not only the restaurant industry, but the life of the chef. Believe us, you should add For Grace to your "what to see"list.

The chef's Table France
This is the spin-off of Chef's Table series of films dedicated to the rich culinary traditions of France. In the frame we see the most important chefs in the country: Alena Passara, Adeline Grattard and Alexander Kuyon. Francophiles, you have no right to miss this film.

Noma: My Perfect Storm
If you want to see how the heart of René Redzepi's signature restaurant works, be sure to download The noma: My Perfect Storm documentary. Look at the institution through the eyes of workers, and you will understand how painstaking and difficult their work.