Christoffer Boe

A Taste of Hunger

Smaken av hunger

Smagen af sult

Denmark

Synopsis

Welcome to Malus, the brightest star on Denmark's culinary horizon. Here, the couple Maggie and Carsten reign. She is an anthropologist, specialized in meals, and has created the extraordinary interior design of the restaurant. He is a celebrity chef who creates his magic in the kitchen. Together, they form an unstoppable duo on the Danish gourmet scene. They love each other, have two wonderful children, and one of the most talked-about food temples in Copenhagen. They want everything, and they have everything. Almost. The prestigious Michelin star is still not secured, and the couple is willing to sacrifice everything to fulfill their dream. In their tireless pursuit of true recognition, they forget that the best meals in life are the ones you share together.

Production Facts

Christoffer Boe has previously directed films such as "Reconstruction", which was nominated for the Camera D’or at the Cannes Film Festival, "Beast", "Everything will be fine", and "Journal 64".

Partially filmed in the Västra Götaland region.

Director: Christoffer Boe
Script writers: Tobias Lindholm, Christoffer Boe
Cinematographer: Manuel Claro
Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Nicolas Bro, Charlie Gustafsson, Flora Augusta
Producers: Louise Vesth, Zentropa Danmark, and Lizette Jonjic, Zentropa Sverige