KINGS OF PASTRY

Shot by the world famous team of Chris Hegedus and D.A. Pennebaker, the film follows an extraordinary annual competition among several pastry chefs who vie for a coveted honor bestowed by the French government. The film is fun, luxurious, suspenseful and thoroughly enjoyable.  

Director: Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker

Producer: Frazer Pennebaker

Festivals: Berlin International Film Festival, IDFA Film Festival, Hot Docs, Los Angeles Film Fesitval

Distributor: First Run Features (US Theatrical), POV (US Television)

Article: Los Angeles Times critic Kenneth Turan on the film

Reviews: Rotten Tomatoes