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The Tasting movie

🎬 Title: The Tasting / La Dégustation

Story: Hortense has a generous spirit but finds herself alone, with nothing but her cat, her cynical mother, and a group of homeless individuals she cooks gourmet meals for at the church each week. While searching for a special bottle of wine, she encounters Jacques, a grumpy local wine merchant in his fifties. Eager for another meeting, Hortense joins a chaotic wine tasting at Jacques’ shop, where she also meets his best friend, who awkwardly pursues her, and a new apprentice blessed with a unique talent for tasting and brutal honesty. As Hortense and Jacques develop a deeper connection, their pasts begin to resurface, challenging their budding relationship.

⭐ Rating: 5.991 (113 votes)

📅 Release date: August 31, 2022

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes

🎭 Genres: Comedy, Romance

🎬 Director: Ivan Calbérac

✍️ Writer: Ivan Calbérac

🌍 Countries: France

🏢 Production companies: France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal, SCOPE Pictures, Mandarin Cinéma

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👥 Cast: Isabelle Carré (Hortense), Bernard Campan (Jacques), Éric Viellard (Guillaume), Mounir Amamra (Steve), Olivier Claverie (Docteur Milmont), Geneviève Mnich (Danièle), Raphaël Thiéry (Roger), Pierre Bénézit (Le comptable), Sephora Pondi (La collègue sage-femme), Jeanne Arènes (L’assistante sociale)

Editor’s note: “The Tasting” (2022) effectively intertwines comedy and romance without feeling clichéd. Ivan Calbérac excels in crafting a tight narrative that prioritizes character development over superficial spectacle. The performances by Isabelle Carré, Bernard Campan, and Éric Viellard are authentic and understated. With a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes, the film maintains a steady pace, ensuring each scene feels well-earned. While audience responses are varied, it’s recommended for those in search of a specific mood. If the storyline resonates, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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