Absinthe

Jan 1 2010 Not Rated 1h 10m
Documentary

Absinthe: was it ambrosia or poison, artistic muse or ticket to madness and death? There is a tremendous fascination with absinthe, yet few truly know its rich history. The documentary ABSINTHE definitively brings the Green Fairy out of her clouded past where, for one hundred years, her fabled effects and demonized reputation have excited equal doses of admiration and loathing. The film traces absinthe’s arc: from its birth in Switzerland in 1787, through its rise in the chic cafés of Belle Époque Paris, to its prohibition, and its recent worldwide revival. Absinthe’s story is put in high relief through interviews with leading historians, authors, distillers, antiques collectors, and fanatics. The cult beverage of bohemian artists is back in fashion; the documentary ABSINTHE clarifies the legend.

Plot

Absinthe looks at the history of the famous and controversial alcoholic drink. It looks at how it is created and prepared. It examines the drinks popularity in Western Europe especially among artists. It also looks at the legality of the drink in the United States and its growing popularity there.

Written by

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Directed by

Chris Buddy

Cast

Barnaby Conrad III, Pierre-Andre Delachaux, Christopher Rousset

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
103
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
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