Bugs (2016)

Bugs (2016) poster

Although scientists and agribusiness have started touting edible insects as the future of sustainable food, the notion of eating bugs hasn’t exactly gained much popularity among the general public. Head Chef Ben Reade and Lead Researcher Josh Evans from the Nordic Food Lab in Denmark are looking to change that. With a focus on food diversity and deliciousness, they set out on a globe-trotting mission to take on the politics of the palate, sampling grubs in the Australian outback, pillaging giant wasp nests in Japan and attending food expos where entrepreneurs pitch their flavorless farmed crickets. Along the way, they put their own haute cuisine spin on local insect delicacies, whipping up dishes like cricket and grasshopper ravioli, maggot cheese gelato and bee larva ceviche.

Director: Andreas Johnsen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Rosforth Films, Danish Documentary, Clin d'oeil Films
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Original Language: da

Keywords

food, sustainable, bugs

Trailer

Bugs Trailer
More Films by Director: Andreas Johnsen
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bugs about?
Although scientists and agribusiness have started touting edible insects as the future of sustainable food, the notion of eating bugs hasn’t exactly gained much popularity among the general public. Head Chef Ben Reade and Lead Researcher Josh Evans from the Nordic Food Lab in Denmark are looking to change that. With a focus on food diversity and deliciousness, they set out on a globe-trotting mission to take on the politics of the palate, sampling grubs in the Australian outback, pillaging giant wasp nests in Japan and attending food expos where entrepreneurs pitch their flavorless farmed crickets. Along the way, they put their own haute cuisine spin on local insect delicacies, whipping up dishes like cricket and grasshopper ravioli, maggot cheese gelato and bee larva ceviche.
Who directed Bugs?
Bugs was directed by Andreas Johnsen.
Who stars in Bugs?
Bugs stars Ben Reade.
How long is Bugs?
Bugs has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Bugs?
Bugs is a Documentary film.
Where was Bugs produced?
Bugs was produced in Denmark.