Jiro Dreams of Sushi

About the movie

An appetizing documentary in every sense, Jiro Dreams of Sushi follows 85-year-old master sushi chef Jiro Ono, owner of the esteemed 10-seat, $300-a-plate Sukiyabashi Jiro restaurant in Tokyo. From the ins and outs of the tuna auction to the proper way to massage an octopus, director David Gelb dynamically profiles all aspects of the craft in mouthwatering style and detail, paying lushly photographed homage to the process of preparing the artisan sushi that earned Jiro an elite three Michelin stars.
An intriguing behind the scenes documentary about the world-renowned three Michelin stars restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro and the ancient art of sushi. Screened at Culinary Cinema Berlinale, San Sebastian Film Festival 2011, The Tribeca Film Festival 2011 and winner of the Audience Award at the Monterrey International Film Festival 2011.

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