Step Up to the Plate

Under the critical eye of his father master chef Michel Bras, Sébastien Bras is set the challenge of taking over his father's restaurant. French master chef Michel Bras has a three-star restaurant and is about to let his son, Sébastien take over. This documentary by Paul Lacoste is a sensitive look at the transfer of knowledge and the difficulty of letting go. In the heart of southwest France, the culinary traditions and life style of the region of Aubrac are deeply rooted in the creative cuisine of Michel Bras. Under the critical eye of his father, Sébastien is set the challenge of taking over his father's restaurant. This documentary goes behind the scenes, accompanying the pair for a year, observing Michel and his attempt to transfer his pride and joy to the second generation.

Keywords

  • Food, cooking and kitchen
  • Together: Family
  • family
  • food
  • parenthood

Actors

  • Sébastien Bras
  • Michel Bras

Director

  • Paul Lacoste

Documentary, Independent


1h 30min


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FR

France
2012
Under the critical eye of his father master chef Michel Bras, Sébastien Bras is set the challenge of taking over his father's restaurant.

Under the critical eye of his father master chef Michel Bras, Sébastien Bras is set the challenge of taking over his father's restaurant.


French master chef Michel Bras has a three-star restaurant and is about to let his son, Sébastien take over. This documentary by Paul Lacoste is a sensitive look at the transfer of knowledge and the difficulty of letting go.


In the heart of southwest France, the culinary traditions and life style of the region of Aubrac are deeply rooted in the creative cuisine of Michel Bras. Under the critical eye of his father, Sébastien is set the challenge of taking over his father's restaurant. This documentary goes behind the scenes, accompanying the pair for a year, observing Michel and his attempt to transfer his pride and joy to the second generation.

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