Cocina
A singular masterwork... A monumental work of righteous anger.
La Cocina
Amidst the lunch rush of a frantic Manhattan restaurant, a series of events threaten to bring the kitchen to a crashing halt.
While food orders flood in and pressure mounts to boiling point, the passionate relationship between chef Pedro (Raúl Briones) and waitress Julia (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara) is starting to fray. But when missing money and shocking revelations cause things to spiral out of control, it’s not long before one of New York’s busiest kitchens is on the verge of imploding.
Featuring an array of outstanding performances led by Briones and Mara, LA COCINA is a gripping, exhilarating and truly cinematic new film from acclaimed director Alonso Ruizpalacios.
"An explosive account of immigrant restaurant workers chasing the American Dream." - The Hollywood Reporter
"Explosive... Superbly acted.” - The Hollywood Reporter
“Mixes biting social critique with stylistic bravura.” - Variety
"The Bear on steroids." - Deadline
While food orders flood in and pressure mounts to boiling point, the passionate relationship between chef Pedro (Raúl Briones) and waitress Julia (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara) is starting to fray. But when missing money and shocking revelations cause things to spiral out of control, it’s not long before one of New York’s busiest kitchens is on the verge of imploding.
Featuring an array of outstanding performances led by Briones and Mara, LA COCINA is a gripping, exhilarating and truly cinematic new film from acclaimed director Alonso Ruizpalacios.
"An explosive account of immigrant restaurant workers chasing the American Dream." - The Hollywood Reporter
"Explosive... Superbly acted.” - The Hollywood Reporter
“Mixes biting social critique with stylistic bravura.” - Variety
"The Bear on steroids." - Deadline
Genre
Drama
Runtime
139
Language
Spanish,
English
Director
Alonso Ruizpalacios
Writer(s)
Alonso Ruizpalacios
Cast
Rooney Mara,
Raúl Briones,
Anna Diaz
Awards:
Nominee, Golden Bear, Berlin International Film Festival
Nominee, World Narrative Competition, Tribeca Film Festival
Played at
Monica Film Center 11.01.24 - 11.14.24
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