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Kings of Pastry (2009)

Movie ★ 6.8 87 min

Documentary

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.

Chris Hegedus Director D. A. Pennebaker Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 6, 2009
Runtime
87 min
IMDb
tt1558972
Language
,
Studio
Pennebaker Hegedus Films

Themes

Cast

Jacquy Pfeiffer Self Sébastien Cannone Self Rachel Beaudry Self Philippe Rigollot Self Stéphane Glacier Self Regis Lazard Self Frédérique Lazard Self Philippe Urraca Self

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kings of Pastry 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 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.
Who directed Kings of Pastry?
Kings of Pastry was directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker.
Who stars in Kings of Pastry?
Kings of Pastry stars Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sébastien Cannone, Rachel Beaudry, Philippe Rigollot.
When was Kings of Pastry released?
Kings of Pastry is a 2009 documentary film.
Where can I watch Kings of Pastry?
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