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An older man with gray hair and glasses lounges by a pool in a white robe with a book and a glass of wine, the bottle is set on a tray next to him.

Burgundy

  Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw  |  France, U.S.

Set in one of the world’s most famous wine regions, Burgundy is a timeless and playful homage to wine-making and wine culture. The film paints a charming portrait of the individuals, both old and young, who participate in its vinaceous rituals: From the venerable white-haired vintner whose estate serves as the story’s luxurious backdrop to his handsome young protégé, as well as the masterfully poetic sommelier and his striving female apprentice.

Cleverly blending elements of documentary and fiction, award-winning American directors Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw (The Truffle Hunters) have crafted an engaging and amenable portrait of the haute société of a French vineyard at a moment of generational and environmental change. With superbly composed cinematography, odes to the French New Wave, and notes of young love, Burgundy is crisp and fresh with a harmonious structure and a smooth finish.

 French 

 91 minutes

Screenings & Events

Screening

Thu, Oct 22 @ 2:30pm

at AMC NEWCITY 14, Screen 14
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Festival passes can be used for this screening.

Screening

Sat, Oct 24 @ 7:30pm

at AMC NEWCITY 14, Screen 14
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Festival passes can be used for this screening.
Scheduled to Attend:
Director Michael Dweck

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Film Credits

  • Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw, Cameron O’Reilly
  • Pauline Gaillard
  • Michael Dweck, Gregory Kershaw
  • Enzo Ferraroli, Céleste Kalis, Eric Goettelmann, Patrick Maniere, Guillaume Baroin, Bertrand Devillard 
  • Beautiful Development Company, Bayard Productions, Faliro House Productions, Artemis Rising, Kahlert Foundation

Sponsors

Documentary Program Partner

Logo: WTTW (2019)

Cultural Support

logo: Villa Albertine | Consulate General of France in Chicagologo: French Embassy in the United States 156x125

Film Patrons

Charles Droege and Julie Wroblewski

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