PMA Films: “Social Studies: A Tribute to Frederick Wiseman”: Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros (2023)

Directed by Frederick Wiseman. 240 minutes. Not Rated. In French and English with English subtitles.

Screening as part of "Social Studies: A Tribute to Frederick Wiseman."

The Menus-Plaisirs is a film about the Troisgros family and their three restaurants, Troisgros, Le Central and Colline, located in three neighboring locations in central France. Troisgros, a restaurant founded 93 years ago, has had three Michelin stars for 55 years and in 2020 was awarded a Michelin green star for exemplary sustainable practices. Much of the film takes place at Troisgros.

The present chef, Cesar Troisgros, is the fourth generation of the family to be in charge at Troisgros. The film shows the day-to-day operations involving the purchase, preparation and service at this restaurant .