Les saveurs du Palais

Sep 19 2012 PG-13 1h 35m
Biography, Comedy

The story of Danièle Delpeuch and how she was appointed as the private chef for François Mitterrand.

Plot

Hortense Laborie is a celebrated chef living in the Perigord region. To her great surprise, the President of the Republic appoints her as his personal cook. She accepts reluctantly but once she has accepted her nomination, Hortense works her heart and soul to produce both a stylish and authentic cuisine. For a while, she manages to impose herself thanks to her sturdy character and despite the jealousies she arouses among the other chefs. For a while only, unfortunately for her and for... the President.

Written by

Etienne Comar, Christian Vincent, Danièle Mazet-Delpeuch

Directed by

Christian Vincent

Production Countries

France

Production Companies

Armada Films Production, Armada Films, Vendôme Pictures

Languages

English, Français

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
7,140
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
61
Popularity
NA