We are thrilled to present EIFF’s inaugural strand of special culinary screenings and events, bridging the gap between food and film, and celebrating gastronomic excellence while also looking at the history, provenance and traditions inherent in the food industry.
A celebration of Scottish cuisine and the connections with our friends in Spain, this strand features fascinating documentaries spanning the culture and heritage of Scotland’s most well-known export, whisky, in The Amber Light; the history of olive oil in the famous Jaén region of Spain in Virgin & Extra: The Land of the Olive Oil; and an exploration of Scotland’s cuisine by Spain’s Michelin starred chefs the Roca brothers in Chef’s Diaries: Scotland.
We are excited to present a very special event, Food for Thought, exploring the flavours and future of food in Scotland with an informal panel discussion and a special tasting session presented by world-class cookery school Edinburgh School of Food & Wine; and a fascinating free lecture, Kino Cuisine: Food and Drink on Film, delving into the many ways food is presented in cinema.
View all the films and events in the CineCuisine strand here.