Finding Gastón (2014)

6.6/10 • 80 min • Documentary

Overview

There are many great chefs around the world. Only one is considered to be a National hero. Meet chef Gaston Acurio and follow him in a journey to find out the stories, the inspirations and the dreams behind the man that has taken his cuisine outside the kitchen in a mission to change his country with food. Let this journey take you into the world of Peruvian cuisine to discover the power of food in Peru. Because the people that are passionate enough to believe they can make a difference are actually the ones who do.

Cast

Andoni Luis Aduriz

Alex Atala

Massimo Bottura

René Redzepi

Joan Roca i Fontané

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