Origins of a Meal 1979

Runtime

115 mins

Language

French

French

Bananas, eggs and tuna appear on Moullet’s plate, each tracing back to a vastly different source. He builds the documentary by retracing their journeys from farm, sea and market to the table, revealing complex supply chains. As the investigation widens, the film expands into political and social commentary, linking food systems to broader cultural issues and even to the nature of filmmaking itself.

Bananas, eggs and tuna appear on Moullet’s plate, each tracing back to a vastly different source. He builds the documentary by retracing their journeys from farm, sea and market to the table, revealing complex supply chains. As the investigation widens, the film expands into political and social commentary, linking food systems to broader cultural issues and even to the nature of filmmaking itself.

Does Origins of a Meal have end credit scenes?

No!

Origins of a Meal does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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