Jiro Ono, the world’s most acclaimed sushi chef, is not one to rest. As hard working an octogenarian as you’re ever likely to encounter on screen, Jiro is a celebrity in Japan, but little known here in the States. That is likely to change thanks to director David Gelb’s portrait of the man, his two sons and the philosophy of diligence, hard work and perfectionism they demonstrate in Jiro Dreams of Sushi.
A hit at last year’s Berlinale and Tribeca Film Festival, it depicts the rigorous work ethic that Jiro, who began making sushi professionally shortly after World War II, insists upon from himself and his staff of apprentices. Captaining an incredibly small restaurant that seats less than a dozen, only serves sushi and requires reservations up to a year in advance, Jiro has passed on his passion for sushi to his two sons, both of...
A hit at last year’s Berlinale and Tribeca Film Festival, it depicts the rigorous work ethic that Jiro, who began making sushi professionally shortly after World War II, insists upon from himself and his staff of apprentices. Captaining an incredibly small restaurant that seats less than a dozen, only serves sushi and requires reservations up to a year in advance, Jiro has passed on his passion for sushi to his two sons, both of...
- 3/8/2012
- by Brandon Harris
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Despite news that Mark Cuban has put Magnolia Pictures up for sale, it seems everything is business as usual at the independent distribution company. They announced yesterday that they have picked up David Gelb's hunger inducing Jiro Dreams of Sushi, which will make its North American debut next week at the Tribeca Film Fest. It premiered at Berlinale earlier this year in the Culinary Cinema section. Gist: The 85 year old Chef Jiro Ono is a master of Japanese cuisine. He has a boat load of culinary awards to his name, even being recognized by the Japanese government as a national treasure for his work. Ono's Michelin rated three star restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, found in the basement of a massive office building in Ginza, Tokyo, is being passed down to his son, Yoshikazu, who is under an immense amount of pressure to live up to his father's reputation. Worth Noting:...
- 4/25/2011
- IONCINEMA.com
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