Suspense and a pinch of romance are the ingredients of The Perfect Dinner, a delicious comedy about a Neapolitan mafioso and a chef who cross paths in Rome.
Carmine (Salvatore Esposito, Gomorrah series) is a Neapolitan mafioso who isn’t cut out for the criminal life. Under the protection of his boss Pasquale (Gianfranco Gallo), Carmine is sent north to run a money laundering operation through a restaurant. He simply needs to defrost frozen meals, issue receipts and dinner is served.
But everything changes when he meets Consuelo (Greta Scarano), a chef who always pursues perfection and dreams of winning a Michelin star. Carmine hires her and decides to transform the establishment into a high-end restaurant. Could the love for food and dream of winning a Michelin star give them both a second chance?
Based on a story by Stefano Sardo (also directs With or Without You), The Perfect Dinner is a delectable immersion in the world of haute cuisine that will leave you eager to get in the kitchen.
NOMINEE – Best Comedy, Best Actress in a Comedy, Best Actor in a Comedy, Nastri d’Argento Awards 2022
"Offers up a delectable blend of haute cuisine, crime and good feeling."
- Cineuropa
Thursday 8th September
106 min
M
Salvatore Esposito, Greta Scarano, Gianfranco Gallo, Gianluca Colucci
Davide Minnella
Film Festival
Italian with English subtitles
Palace Balwyn Cinema, Palace Norton St, Pentridge Cinema, Palace Byron Bay
