Garlic Is as Good as Ten Mothers
Watch TrailerThe pungent scent of garlic guides the viewer across centuries and continents, from ancient Egyptian tombs to modern Californian restaurants. This cinematic ode explores the cult of this bulb, its mystical reputation, and its unquestionable authority in the kitchen. We witness the passionate confessions of chefs and farmers, study harvest rituals, and join a boisterous festival where garlic reigns supreme. The camera lovingly captures the transformation of a humble clove into a culinary marvel, while a flavorful soundtrack adds spice and rhythm to the tale.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1980 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Les Blank |
| Runtime | 51 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (22 votes) |
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Bravo to Les Blank for crafting a documentary you can almost taste and smell. This is no dry report but a vibrant, pulsating study of obsession, capable of igniting appetite and curiosity even in those indifferent to gastronomy.
What lingers after the credits is a warm aftertaste of human passion for simple things. The film reminds us that magic often hides on the most ordinary spice rack, and that epic tales can be told through the story of a single plant. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Les Blank
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Pungent, earthy, tinged with kitchen warmth and carnival joy.
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