A God in Each Lentil (2018)

A God in Each Lentil (2018) poster

Luis, a scriptwriter who lives in Madrid and who is about to have a daughter, returns to his native village of Cocentaina surrounded by the mountains of Alicante. He intends to help his brother Kiko and his cousin Alberto write a book about the cuisine of their family restaurant: L’Escaleta, which has just received two Michelin stars and is listed among the 25 best restaurants in Spain and Portugal. Together they embark on an emotional culinary trip that lasts for a whole year as the dream of writing the book slowly turns into reality. And, while Luis’s quest helps him to reunite with his people, the viewer is able to observe the real life goings-on behind a two-star Michelin restaurant created by a devoted family who are always passionate about their work and determined to offer people the best of themselves.

Director: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Production: Kinoskopic Film Produktion
Country: Spain
Language: Español, English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Miguel Ángel Jiménez
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A God in Each Lentil about?
Luis, a scriptwriter who lives in Madrid and who is about to have a daughter, returns to his native village of Cocentaina surrounded by the mountains of Alicante. He intends to help his brother Kiko and his cousin Alberto write a book about the cuisine of their family restaurant: L’Escaleta, which has just received two Michelin stars and is listed among the 25 best restaurants in Spain and Portugal. Together they embark on an emotional culinary trip that lasts for a whole year as the dream of writing the book slowly turns into reality. And, while Luis’s quest helps him to reunite with his people, the viewer is able to observe the real life goings-on behind a two-star Michelin restaurant created by a devoted family who are always passionate about their work and determined to offer people the best of themselves.
Who directed A God in Each Lentil?
A God in Each Lentil was directed by Miguel Ángel Jiménez.
How long is A God in Each Lentil?
A God in Each Lentil has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is A God in Each Lentil?
A God in Each Lentil is a Documentary film.
Where was A God in Each Lentil produced?
A God in Each Lentil was produced in Spain.