Thursday, June 20, 2024
Waiting for Dali
It’s 1974 in Barcelona, Spain. Due some political turmoil, talented chef Fernando with his brother Alberto & some buddies flee to a quaint coastal village where they find work at a local restaurant. Owner Jules reluctantly hires them as just kitchen help. Jules is obsessed with having local celebrity Salvador Dali dine at his establishment. When Jules’ chef & assistant walks out, Fernando takes over the kitchen creating some amazing dishes. This a Spanish comedy drama with a little romance story in the background. The film is spoken in Spanish & French with English subtitles. Will the famed artist finally come to dine at El Surreal? While I️ enjoyed the film, I️ am not sure I️ fully got this European sense of humor.
Alien gives it 2½ “Mannequins” stars out of 4.
