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The Vermont International Film Festival is delighted to be presenting this very special day, in partnership with the Québec Government Office in Boston, Tourisme Haut Richelieu & Montérégie, The Essex Resort & Spa, the Vermont Department of Economic Development and with top chefs from Québec and Vermont, of Food, Film & Friendship.
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Read more about the chefs from Québec and Vermont HERE
These amazing chefs will whip up dishes and unique tasting menus inspired by the documentary The Empire of Scents (Le Nez) produced by Lucie Tremblay who will attend the screening and by the classic Canadian film C.R.A.Z.Y. by renowned Québec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée. This special day, FFF for short, is inspired by the Cuisine, Cinéma et confidences festival (CCC), launched by Lucie Tremblay. A round table with the chefs is scheduled after each film.
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THE PROGRAM
Lunch at 11:30 AM, ends 2:30 PM
* Welcome with hors d’oeuvres and meet Marie-Claude Francoeur – Québec’s Delegate to Boston and the chefs.
* Sit down to a delectable range of small dishes, wine and beer created by the chefs and inspired by the film you will be watching: Le Nez (The Empire 0f Scents).
* After the screening, there will be a round table with the chefs and with Lucie Tremblay, producer of Le Nez We are also delighted to be hosting Jean-Martin Fortier who will give a brief talk bout Exploring Farm-to-table Agrotourism in Monterégie: The pride of offering an amazingly fresh, tasty and local produce all year round, thanks to our gardens, greenhouses and of course, our network of wonderful local artisan farmers.
Read more about About Jean-Martin Fortier and his work to raise awareness of the vital importance of regenerative agriculture on a human scale and developing sustainable and resilient food systems.
2 PM – End.
Dinner at 5:00 PM, ends 8:30 PM
Welcome with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and meet (or re-meet) Marie-Claude Francoeur – Québec’s Delegate to Boston and the chefs.
* A full dinner with wine and beer accompanied by the classic Québec film C.R.A.Z.Y. by renowned Québec filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée.
* After the screening, there will be a round table with the chefs
* 8:30 PM – End
*** Want to make a weekend of it? Our partners at the Essex Resort will be offering Ticket and Passport buyers a special rate for overnight stays. A promo code will be in your email confirmation after you purchase a ticket or passport.
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