2009 | USA | Colour | 123′ | DCP
Director／Screenwriter: Nora Ephron
Cinematographer: Stephen Goldblatt
Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina
In English with Chinese and English subtitles
2010 Best Actress, Golden Globe Awards
Post-war, Julia Child moved to France with her diplomat husband. Remaining idle at home against her wish, Julia enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu cooking course, which at the time admitted only male students. This led her to discover her life’s calling: introducing French cuisine to her compatriots. She appeared on television as a culinary teacher and collaborated with friends to publish the first French cookbook written for Americans. In present day half a century apart, Julie Powell, approaching thirty, grew weary of her current job. She rediscovered her passion for writing online and resolved to recreate every dish found in Julia’s cookbook, sharing her experiences and insights through a blog. Director Nora Ephron, renowned for her romantic comedies, draws inspiration from the true stories of these two women. Through a cookbook, she connects two eras and two lives, contrasting past and present to illustrate how one life can inspire another, finding fulfilment through the act of cooking. Meryl Streep’s masterful portrayal elevates the emotional depth of this culinary journey.
Director／Screenwriter: Nora Ephron
Cinematographer: Stephen Goldblatt
Cast: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams, Stanley Tucci, Chris Messina
In English with Chinese and English subtitles
2010 Best Actress, Golden Globe Awards
Post-war, Julia Child moved to France with her diplomat husband. Remaining idle at home against her wish, Julia enrolled in the Le Cordon Bleu cooking course, which at the time admitted only male students. This led her to discover her life’s calling: introducing French cuisine to her compatriots. She appeared on television as a culinary teacher and collaborated with friends to publish the first French cookbook written for Americans. In present day half a century apart, Julie Powell, approaching thirty, grew weary of her current job. She rediscovered her passion for writing online and resolved to recreate every dish found in Julia’s cookbook, sharing her experiences and insights through a blog. Director Nora Ephron, renowned for her romantic comedies, draws inspiration from the true stories of these two women. Through a cookbook, she connects two eras and two lives, contrasting past and present to illustrate how one life can inspire another, finding fulfilment through the act of cooking. Meryl Streep’s masterful portrayal elevates the emotional depth of this culinary journey.