If you love French cuisine and French culture, you’ll probably love French films as well, even if they are dubbed in English! While it may seem at first glance that these films are mostly about cooking and food, many of them have underlying themes that make them much more than just fun to watch if you like to eat. Be sure to check out our list of the best French films about food for an idea of what to watch next!
Haute Cuisine French movie
No list of French films about food would be complete without a nod to Haute Cuisine, in which a famed French chef helps an American find her own culinary identity. The film is both a love letter to France and its cuisine as well as a story about discovering one’s true passion in life. If you’re looking for inspiration when it comes to your career or personal life, then look no further than Haute Cuisine—it’s sure to put you on track toward finding your path.
Ratatouille:
When most people think of French films about food, they immediately think of ratatouille. The 2006 film tells the story of a Parisian rat that can cook, and who is fascinated by a restaurant’s chef. But there are many other French films about food.
Le chef:
This French film is less about food than it is about food culture. It’s a study of one chef’s relationship with his profession, and himself. It’s a little slow-moving, but truly inspirational. Like much French cinema, Le Chef is subtle, yet powerful. If you want to learn more about food from a French perspective (without actually having to live in France), then Le Chef is your movie. The end of your meal will taste that much better for it!
Julie & Julia
With Julia Child as your mentor, you can’t go wrong. Julie & Julia is a true-to-life tale of how one woman learned to make her dreams come true by jumping in with both feet. Based on an inspiring memoir, Julie & Julia follows amateur cookbook writer Julie Powell as she decides to follow every recipe in Child’s Mastering The Art Of French Cooking. The movie stars Meryl Streep as Child and Amy Adams as Powell. The perfect inspirational flick for any aspiring chef!
Final Words:
French cuisine has been around for centuries, and it’s still going strong. Are you getting inspired to cook yourself after watching these movies? Check out our recipes to guide you on your way!
