Juliette Binoche On Her New Film “The Taste of Things,” And The Founders Of Inaru Chocolate Stop By
Feb 12, 2024
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Juliette Binoche discusses her new film 'The Taste of Things' and the challenges of cooking scenes; the founders of Inaru Chocolate on their transition from tech to chocolate and social impact; the story behind the name 'Inaru'; building a sustainable chocolate business with $10 million raised; vibrant food conversation and shared culinary inspirations.
Juliette Binoche discusses her new film 'The Taste of Things' and the emotional journey of working with her former partner on set.
The film utilized real food in cooking scenes with the guidance of renowned chefs, emphasizing authenticity and culinary artistry.
INARU Chocolate founders focus on adding value to the cocoa industry through ethical practices, quality products, and equitable relationships with farmers.
Deep dives
First Guest and Film
The podcast episode features an interview with Juliet Benoj, the star of the recently released film 'The Taste of Things.' The film is praised as one of the best food films ever, and Juliet discusses her experience working on the project and her admiration for the director's sensibility.
Personal and Family Connection
Juliet reveals that the film holds special significance for her as it unexpectedly became a love letter to her daughter. She reflects on the emotional journey of working with her daughter's father on the film and how it helped heal the wounds of their separation.
Culinary Training and Real Food
Juliet talks about the limited culinary training provided before filming began and how it was like painting in the kitchen. She also mentions the presence of renowned chef Pierre Gagneur and the use of real food in the film, with the cast and crew enjoying the meals once shooting was done.
The Story of the Cocoa Farm
The speaker talks about their father's cocoa farm, which was a long-standing hobby. The farm was managed by a farmhand when the speaker and their family were not present. The father's love for cocoa led him to purchase the farm and have it producing for about 50 years. The speaker became curious about cocoa and its process, leading them to visit the farm regularly for understanding. They discovered inefficiencies in the cocoa industry that put pressure on farmers.
Building a Business with Values
The speaker emphasizes the importance of building a business that adds real value and addresses challenges in the cocoa industry. They mention the aim to create more value for farmers and communities by focusing on quality, product differentiation, and fair relationships. The company is committed to ethical margins and equitable premiums for farmers. The speaker explains that profitability is not the main focus, as the business aims to prioritize long-term impact and enduring equity. Mentorship and collaboration are also highlighted as important aspects of their journey.
Food and film lovers! Superstar Juliette Binoche joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new film, “The Taste of Things,” which The Guardian called “the most rapturous hymn to culinary art” since “Babette’s Feast” and “Eat Drink Man Woman.” Learn why Juliette wanted to work with Tran Anh Hung, who won best director for the movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival; what it was like starring with her former partner, Benoît Magimel; and how she prepared for all the cooking scenes with the help of chefs Pierre Gagnaire and Michel Nave.
In the second half of the show, sisters Janett and Erika Liriano join Kerry to talk about their very modern chocolate company, INARU, which they are building literally bean by bean. Learn why they pivoted from tech to chocolate, how they are working with farmers and producers in the Dominican Republic, how they are growing with both profit and people in mind, and how they’ve navigated the complicated world of fundraising.
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