Bibimbap (2019)

Name: Bibimbap
Director: Guilhem Amesland
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 21 min
Cast: Alexandre Steiger, Céline Fuhrer

Director: Guilhem Amesland

Cast: Alexandre Steiger, Céline Fuhrer

Runtime21 min

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Alexandre is celebrating Joëlle’s birthday in an Asian restaurant, trying to save their relationship. Jade is a lethargic waitress who takes life as it comes. Lee, the manageress, has succumbed to Jade’s charms but suffers from her indifference. Meanwhile, in the kitchen Souleymane dreams about becoming a great chef; his bibimbap recipe could perhaps bring hearts together and arouse desires.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Bibimbap (2019), directed by Guilhem Amesland, is a French comedy-drama that has received positive critical reception, though specific awards recognition is unclear. The film follows the intertwining stories of the staff at an Asian restaurant, including a lethargic waitress, a manager infatuated with her, and a chef dreaming of culinary success. Audience reviews on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicate the film has resonated well with viewers.

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Bibimbap, sometimes romanised as bi bim bap or bi bim bop, is a Korean rice dish. It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul and gochujang. Egg and sliced meat are common additions, stirred together thoroughly just before eating. The term bibim means "mixing" and bap is cooked rice.