Russian cinema has its own charm. Full-length films or series - domestic directors are able to feel different life situations and destinies. The viewer can find the picture to his liking. However, the real hallmark of Russian cinema is still the series. Comedy, detective, drama, sports - the choice is quite wide. French cooking is one example. It will be discussed in the article.
Mini format as a new opportunity
On television, everything is changing to the same extent as in other areas around us. Decades ago, viewers gathered with their families in the evenings around the TV watching the 156th episode of the Brazilian series.
In the recent past, already in 2000, everyone was worried about the fate of the heroes from the projects “Poor Nastya” and “Do not Be Born Beautiful,” where the number of episodes also reached a three-digit number.
Today, there have been noticeably fewer such series, since the pace of life of the viewer audience has accelerated significantly, there are a lot of other ways of spending time around, and therefore it’s already not interesting to follow the plot of a television project with a length of 100-200 episodes.
However, television channels found a simple and at the same time brilliant way out. Using the format of the mini-series, they can show much more than in a full-length film, but not bother the audience with the lengthy course of events.
A dynamic plot that is developing quite rapidly, a limited number of episodes and characters allow you to concentrate on the script. More attention is paid to the characters, psychology of relations between people, which positively affects the result.
The mini-series “French Culinary”, shown on the TV channel “Russia 1”, attracted a considerable number of viewers and supplemented a number of worthy projects of the channel.
Foreign flavor
To combine two different cultures in films is a popular motive. Especially successfully it is used by Russian cinema. The film "French Culinary" in 2017 was no exception.
The Russian mentality and ingenuity are known throughout the world, and therefore it is even more interesting to watch how foreigners try to delve into it.
A Frenchwoman with a poetic name Louise decided to take a desperate step - to give up her usual life and leave for another country. The reason for this was, of course, love.
For love, even to the ends of the world
The events of the film "French Culinary" begin abroad. In one of the most romantic cities in the world, Paris, Louise still cannot find her happiness. She opens her heart over and over again, but to the wrong person.
Another love story ended in failure for Louise. For three years she met with the undertaker, but is forced to return to her home.
And so Louise meets Victor. Fate brought him directly to the woman’s apartment. He is charming, handsome, smart and, after the attention shown, conquers Louise.
However, Victor is still a foreigner. Strict laws interfere with romantic courtship - the visa expires. The young man is forced to return to Russia, and Louise again is left with nothing.
However, the plot of “French Culinary” is not so simple - having felt that Victor is the same one, the girl decides that a great distance, different countries will not become an obstacle to happiness.
Culinary passions
At the same time, another novel is rapidly developing in the provincial city of Taganrog. Rich and wealthy Alex falls in love with Julia. And this is not surprising: she is the model who left the podium, the beautiful blonde who won the title of Miss Taganrog 2007.
Alexey acts decisively and makes a proposal to the girl, reinforcing his intentions with an impressive gift - a restaurant.
At this moment, Victor appears, and Julia decides that he will occupy the post of art director of the institution.
Despite the fact that she is not free, the girl shows a personal interest in the new employee. Thus, Julia now claims to be Victor’s heart.
New turn
One of the main heroines of "French Culinary" - Louise, makes a bold decision. Having learned a little Russian, having packed her suitcase and grabbed a canary, the girl leaves her native Paris and sets off for her happiness.
A completely different country and unusual conditions do not stop Louise. She finds out that Victor works in a restaurant.
Louise, to be next to her lover, gets involved in a completely insane adventure - she declares that she knows how to cook superbly.
Julia, who is not particularly versed in the intricacies of managing a restaurant, having learned that the girl came from France, without thinking twice, offers her the position of a chef. Of course, having a master from abroad is a real pride.
Way out
"French Culinary" perfectly combines scenes of romantic feelings and comedic situations. For the sake of love, Louise should play the role of a specialist in the field of cooking, although she herself understands this no better than a child. Everything else, the girl practically does not understand the language, as well as the habits of local residents.
However, all these are trifles, because Louise is fighting for her love, and for her sake people can overcome a lot.
2017 French Culinary is a great way to cheer you up with an easy and romantic story. The series consists of 4 series. Its director was Sergey Sentsov.
The premiere took place on the May holidays, which greatly pleased the viewers. Those who did not have time to watch the series at this time should not be upset, because you can see it on the Web.
A crazy whirlpool of events, combined with the light and sophisticated atmosphere of France, the struggle for love and culinary battles - all combined in one film. Such a cocktail of emotions will not leave you indifferent.