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Juliette Binoche On Her New Film “The Taste of Things,” And The Founders Of Inaru Chocolate Stop By

Feb 12, 2024

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.

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Quick takeaways

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.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Culinary Sensitivity in Film: A Conversation with Juliette Binoche

16min

From Tech to Chocolate: Balancing Profit and Impact

17min

Origin Story of the Name 'Inaru' for a Chocolate Company

2min

Discussion on Cherry Bomb Magazine and Inaru Chocolate products

2min

Building a Sustainable and Ethical Chocolate Business

25min

Dynamic Food Conversations and Inspirations

3min

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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Hosted by Kerry Diamond
Produced by Catherine Baker and Jenna Sadhu
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center
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More on Juliette: Instagram, website
More on INARU: Janett on Instagram, Erika on Instagram, website
More on Kerry: Instagram