César's Grill
(Grill de César, El)
Darío Aguirre | Documentary, Comedy
2013 | 88 minutes | Germany, Switzerland
To save his estranged father's restaurant, vegetarian Darío Aguirre returns to Ecuador, reluctantly helping rescue the failing carnivorous business.
Synopsis
Director Darío Aguirre's life in Germany takes an unexpected turn when his estranged father, César, calls him from Ecuador, revealing the dire financial crisis facing their family restaurant grill, 'Los Pinchos de César.'
Now a vegetarian and pursuing a career in art, Aguirre finds himself drawn back to his home country, reluctantly embracing his role in saving the failing carnivorous business.
What begins as a seemingly absurd mission to rescue a struggling restaurant evolves into a profound exploration of unfulfilled expectations and the bonds that tie fathers and sons together. Against the backdrop of Ecuador's bustling streets and culinary traditions, Aguirre and César embark on a journey of reconciliation, confronting long-held resentments and forging a deeper understanding of each other.
Through a blend of personal anecdotes, humor, and original songs by Aguirre, 'César's Grill' becomes a poignant reflection on identity, belonging, and the everlasting bonds of familial love.
Reviews
"Charming, heartwarming film delicacy.” — CINEMAN
Citation
Main credits
Aguirre, Darío (film director)
Aguirre, Darío (screenwriter)
Aguirre, Darío (on-screen participant)
Tielsch, Thomas (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Santiago Oviedo; editing, Julia Drache; music, Daniel Almeda.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Culture + Identity
Family
Latin American Studies
Migration Studies
South America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Max Ophüls Prize Film Festival; Visions Du Réel; Vanouver International Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival; Cartagena International Film Festival; Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival; Malaga International Film Festival; EDOC; Innsbruck International Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Darío Aguirre
NATIONALITY: Germany, Switzerland
YEAR: 2013
GENRE: Documentary, Comedy
LANGUAGE: German; Spanish; Other languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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