Our Premium Pick series affords VIFF+ Premium members the opportunity to share a movie of their choice with their friends and our audience. This month, Jack Scott has selected Juzo Itami’s beloved comedy from 1985. Jack says this about the film: “The one and only ’Noodle Western’ — film lovers and food lovers will enjoy this immensely. Upon recently celebrating it’s 40th anniversary this film is definitely ageing like a fine vintage wine. It’s tough to quantify what makes this (in my opinion) a perfect film. See for yourself and I bet you will agree!”
The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film.
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Tampopo creates a culinary empire of the senses while entertaining an audience like crazy.
Michael Sragow, Film Comment
It’s one of the greatest food movies of all time, taking time to appreciate the look and feel of the noodle soup.
Jeffrey M Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
Tampopo is a thriving, celebratory and delightful classic that will leave you ravished by the end, for ramen, Asian cuisine or really, any form of sustenance.
Tina Hassannia, National Post
Juzo Itami
Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kōji Yakusho, Ken Watanabe
Japan
1985
In Japanese with English subtitles
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Credits
Producer
Juzo Itami, Seigo Hosogoe, Yasushi Tamaoki
Screenwriter
Juzo Itami
Cinematography
Masaki Tamura
Editor
Akira Suzuki
Original Music
Kunihiko Murai
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