Haute Cuisine

Haute Cuisine

90 minutes
2012
France Biography / Comedy

Hortense Laborie, a renowned chef from Perigord, is astonished when the President of the Republic appoints her his personal cook, responsible for creating all his meals at the Elysée Palace. Despite jealous resentment from the other kitchen staff, Hortense quickly establishes herself, thanks to her indomitable spirit. The authenticity of her cooking soon seduces the President, but the corridors of power are littered with traps... Based on the extraordinary true story of President Francois Mitterand's private cook.

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2012
France Biography / Comedy

Hortense Laborie, a renowned chef from Perigord, is astonished when the President of the Republic appoints her his personal cook, responsible for creating all his meals at the Elysée Palace. Despite jealous resentment from the other kitchen staff, Hortense quickly establishes herself, thanks to her indomitable spirit. The authenticity of her cooking soon seduces the President, but the corridors of power are littered with traps... Based on the extraordinary true story of President Francois Mitterand's private cook.

Creators

Gabriel Yared, Etienne Comar, Christian Vincent

Cast

Philippe Uchan, Thomas Chabrol, Joe Sheridan, Louis-Emmanuel Blanc, Jean-Marc Boisset, Nassim Boutelis, Laurent Poitrenaux, Arly Jover, Pierre Moure, Hervé Pierre, Jean-Marc Roulot, Jean d'Ormesson, Hippolyte Girardot, Catherine Frot, Arthur Dupont, Catherine Davenier, François Lescurat, Brice Fournier, Steve Tran, Arthur Orcier, Déborah Révy, Hugo Malpeyre, Jacques Pieri, Lionel Tavera, Olivier Dazat, Charlotte Clamens, Jean-Luc Ormières, Roch Leibovici, Manuel Le Lièvre

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