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Burgundy's Vintage Film Captures Wine Legacy
10 Sep
Summary
- Documentary explores Burgundy's wine region with diverse characters.
- Film highlights themes of legacy, tradition, and class struggle.
- Burgundy documentary premiered at Telluride and Venice festivals.
A documentary exploring France's renowned Burgundy wine region offers a glimpse into timeless traditions and diverse characters. The film centers on individuals such as a young apprentice winemaker Enzo Ferraroli, a landowner Bertrand Devilliard committed to his family's legacy, and a dedicated maître d'hôtel at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Directed by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, the film previously premiered at the Venice Film Festival before its North American debut at the Telluride Film Festival. It delves into themes of tradition, class, and the pursuit of happiness, with characters exhibiting a deep-seated obsession with detail and heritage.
The documentary, which also features scenes from Enzo's home region of Jura, France, has been screened internationally, including at the Deauville American Film Festival. It examines the entrenched family structures and the aspirations of individuals like Enzo to ascend within the region's social hierarchy.
