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Kings of Pastry

1h 27m2009Chris Hegedus,D. A. Pennebaker
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 86% · Metacritic 69
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"16 Chefs, 3 Days, 1 Chance"

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.

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FranceParis, FranceCompetitionFoodChefBakingWoman DirectorCulinary ArtsPastries

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What is Kings of Pastry (2009) about?

The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy…

Who stars in Kings of Pastry?

Kings of Pastry stars Jacquy Pfeiffer (Self), Sébastien Cannone (Self), Rachel Beaudry (Self), Philippe Rigollot (Self), Stéphane Glacier (Self). The film was directed by Chris Hegedus.

How long is Kings of Pastry?

Kings of Pastry has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Kings of Pastry worth watching?

Kings of Pastry holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 86. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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