Synopsis
BREAKING BREAD is a documentary that explores the A-Sham Festival, a groundbreaking food festival where Arab and Jewish chefs work in tandem to create mouthwatering dishes in order to foster social change. Founded by microbiologist Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, the first Muslim Israeli to win Israel’s television cooking competition, MasterChef, the action unfolds in the city of Haifa, a model of multicultural coexistence. The chefs put personal spins on traditional recipes handed down over generations — including kishek and qatayef — transforming flavors while political and religious differences melt away. A treat for the senses, this delectable showcase of culinary heritage gives hope to the idea that collaboration in the kitchen could be a bridge to mutual understanding and, perhaps, a first step toward a lasting peace.
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Movie Details
Australia Releases: | June 3rd, 2021 (Limited) |
Video Release: | March 1st, 2022 by Cohen Media Group |
Running Time: | 85 minutes |
Source: | Original Screenplay |
Genre: | Documentary |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Factual |
Production Countries: | Israel, United States |
Languages: | English |