The Taste of Things: Directed by Trần Anh Hùng

Alserkal Avenue

Film Screening in The Yard by Cinema Akil, as part of What The Food 2025

The Yard Alserkal Avenue

Cook Eugenie and her boss Dodin have grown fond of one another over 20 years, and their romance gives rise to dishes that impress the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit, he begins to cook for her. Director's Bio:Tran Anh Hung is a Vietnamese-born French director and writer known for award-winning films such as The Scent of Green Papaya, Cyclo, and his 2023 film The Taste of Things (also known as La Passion de Dodin Bouffant), for which he won Best Director at Cannes. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, he moved to France, where he studied film at the École Nationale Louis Lumière. His career took off with his debut feature, The Scent of Green Papaya, which garnered international acclaim and an Oscar nomination. His films often feature lush, evocative imagery and explore themes of memory, sensory experience, and the richness of everyday life.About Cinema AkilCinema Akil is the arthouse cinema dreams are made of —cosy, quirky, and a pioneer in bringing critically-acclaimed films from around the world to UAE audiences.Founded by Butheina Kazim, Cinema Akil promotes the goal of education and awareness-building around film and the cinematic arts.After years of hosting nomadic pop ups in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, Cinema Akil established itself as the first arthouse cinema in the GCC in 2018, quickly becoming a fan favourite.