Wine and film lovers, beware! If you want to spend the Martin's weekend a little differently, we suggest that you spice it up with a noble drop and a film with a wine theme. Here are the must-see films for all wine lovers!
Survive Martin's weekend with a noble drop and a good movie. It's here a selection of films with a wine theme, which everyone must see at least once in their life wine lovers.
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Hurry up a glass of ruj, then sit back and enjoy!
A Good Year (2006)
Comedy drama
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard
Overworked stockbroker Max Skinner (Russel Crowe) inherits a villa and vineyard in Provence after the death of his uncle. In order to get the most out of the sale, he travels to France, but the caretakers of the vineyard are not impressed with his desire to sell. A young Christie (Abbie Cornish), who claims to be Henry's illegitimate daughter, also appears on the property, and the charming and headstrong owner of a restaurant in a nearby village (Marion Cotillard) adds to the confusion.
The Secret of Santa Vittoria (1969)
Comedy, drama, war movie
Director: Stanley Kramer
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Anna Magnani, Virna Lisi
The action is set in the exhalations of II. world wars. It tells the story of Bombolino (Anthony Quinn), a drunkard in the Italian town of Santa Vittoria who, after it is announced that the Nazis will surrender, climbs the water tower to take down the Nazi flag. He soon finds he can't climb down and the crowd starts cheering him on by chanting his name. The city council hears this and is convinced that Bombolini is the new city manager. So they surrender to him and make him the new mayor. As mayor, he discovers that the Germans want to occupy his city and collect their wine, so he hatches a plan to hide it.
The World of Wine (Mondovino, 2004)
Documentary film
Directed by Jonathan Nossiter
Performers: Albiera Antinori, Allegra Antinori, Lodovico Antinori
Modnovino is a shocking investigative documentary by former sommelier Jonathan Nossiter about the impact of globalization on various wine regions around the world and the influence of famous wine critics. In 2004, he was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Can Film Festival. It was shot with a Sony PD-150 handheld camera.
Bottle Shock (2008)
Comedy drama
Directed by Randall Miller
Starring: Chris Pine, Alan Rickman, Bill Pullman
It is a fun and true story about the beginnings of Californian viticulture, which dates back to 1976. We move to the Napa Valley, which at that time did not yet have the reputation of the best wine-growing regions in the world. Jim Barrett (Bill Pullman) has dedicated everything in his life to realizing his dream and creating the Chateau Montelena estate, while in Paris, British expat Steven Spurrier (Alan Rickman) is increasingly convinced that he should introduce the latest Californian wines to Parisians. which later defeat the famous French wines in a blind tasting.
Somme (2012)
Documentary film
Directed by: Jason Wise
Featuring: Bo Barrett, Shayn Bjornholm, Dave Cauble
The documentary film Somm follows four young men who are preparing for the most demanding sommelier exam in the world, called Master Sommelier. It is an inspiring story that will encourage you to follow your dreams, no matter how absurd they may seem to you.
