The Quest of Alain Ducasse

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The Quest of Alain Ducasse

2018

1h 24m

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13 Reviews

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With 23 restaurants and 18 Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse continues to push the boundaries of his profession toward new horizons. Follow the renowned chef as he travels around the world for two years to perfect his perpetually evolving craft.

Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

06/21/2018

3/5

But while de Maistre's portrait is detailed, it seems stylistically a little dated...

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

06/07/2018

I found "The Quest of Alain Ducasse," a near-hagiographic documentary on the celebrated chef, a less than satisfactory experience.

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Serena Donadoni

Village Voice

06/06/2018

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.

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

06/18/2018

7/10

The Quest of Alain Ducasse will delight those who are interested in the subject or curious about the subject matter.

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

06/13/2018

5.3434382

Stylishly edited, but it leaves audiences feeling cold. Food porn is not enough to elevate this doc beyond mediocrity.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

06/08/2018

Foodies might appreciate it, even if the biographical details lack flavor.

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Gilles de Maistre

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Alain Ducasse

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Eric Roux

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Gilles de Maistre

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Gilles de Maistre

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Stéphane Simon

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With 23 restaurants and 18 Michelin stars, Alain Ducasse continues to push the boundaries of his profession toward new horizons. Follow the renowned chef as he travels around the world for two years to perfect his perpetually evolving craft.

Director: Gilles de Maistre
Producer: Gilles de Maistre, Stéphane Simon
Screenwriter: Eric Roux, Gilles de Maistre
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Pathé, Someci, Outside Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 8, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.5K
Runtime: 1h 24m