Kings of Pastry(2009)
16 Chefs, 3 Days, 1 Chance
Kings of Pastry Synopsis
The collar awarded to the winners of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman in France) is more than the ultimate recognition for every pastry chef - it is a dream and an obsession. The 3-day competition includes everything from delicate chocolates to precarious six foot sugar sculptures and requires that the chefs have extraordinary skill, nerves of steel and luck. The film follows Jacquy Pfeiffer, founder of The French Pastry School in Chicago, as he returns to France to compete against 15 of France's leading pastry chefs. The filmmakers were given first time/exclusive access to this high-stakes drama of passion, sacrifice, disappointment and joy in the quest to have President Sarkozy declare them one of the best in France.
Kings of Pastry (2009) is a documentary film directed by Chris Hegedus, released on November 6, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sébastien Cannone, Rachel Beaudry and Philippe Rigollot. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Hegedus
- Production:
- Pennebaker Hegedus Films
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Chris Hegedus.
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Kings of Pastry Reviews & Ratings
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Kings of Pastry – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kings of Pastry online?
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Kings of Pastry (2009) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kings of Pastry?
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The main cast of Kings of Pastry (2009) includes Jacquy Pfeiffer, Sébastien Cannone, Rachel Beaudry, Philippe Rigollot and Stéphane Glacier. The film was directed by Chris Hegedus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kings of Pastry released?
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Kings of Pastry was released on November 6, 2009 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Kings of Pastry worth watching?
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Kings of Pastry (2009) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kings of Pastry?
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