ANTS ON A SHRIMP: NOMA IN TOKYO

NETHERLANDS / DOCUMENTARY / 2016
DIRECTOR: MAURICE DEKKERS

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10
7.30 - 9.15PM / ANNEXE

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Ants on a Shrimp tracks René Redzepi, founder and head chef of Copenhagen’s famed Noma eatery (and recently in Australia), as he and his stellar band of chefs create a world-class pop-up restaurant in a Tokyo hotel. The team has just a month to prepare for their sold-out, five-week engagement, so it’s “all for one and one for all” as they painstakingly plan, test and perfect a spectacular 14-course menu, relying on unique local ingredients and an infusion of Japanese spirit. To that end, team Redzepi tours the country to gather an innate understanding of the plants, fish, vegetables and more that they’ll be using in their dazzling dishes. And yes, there are (live) ants on a shrimp, along with scallop fudge and deep fried fish sperm.

“Like a well-executed fine-dining experience, this sleek documentary entertains and delights.”

- Village Voice