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Cheesemongers Vie for World's Best Title
6 Aug
Summary
- A new documentary showcases intense rivalries among global cheesemongers.
- Adam Moskowitz leads the US team in the prestigious Mondial du Fromage.
- Contestants face challenges including profound cheese descriptions.
The new documentary "The Big Cheese" offers a captivating look into the world of competitive cheesemongering. It chronicles the intense rivalries between cheesemongers from the United States and European countries, including France.
The film centers on Adam Jay Moskowitz, a New York-based cheese importer known as "Mister Moo." Moskowitz is determined to lead the United States to victory at the Mondial du Fromage, a biennial competition held in Tours, France. This event awards a modest cash prize and the coveted title of world's best cheesemonger.
Director Sara Joe Wolansky structures the documentary with the dynamic pacing of a cooking competition. Beyond the rivalries, the film delves into the emotional stakes through intimate narratives. Notably, it features Sam Rollins of Cowbell Cheese Shop in Portland, Oregon, a competitor whose family lost their restaurant in a 2020 wildfire, underscoring themes of resilience and community.
