La cocina

Alonso Ruizpalacios
festival
Sat 26 Apr 25 - Sun 4 May 25
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

The hospitality industry relies on the hard work of a large group of illegal migrants, constantly living under the threat of deportation. The pressure on the staff at the New York restaurant The Grill is already high. The chaos intensifies when money goes missing from the cash register, and every staff member becomes a suspect.

Monumental black-and-white imagery, outstanding performances, and an intense pace create a captivating viewing experience.

direction
Alonso Ruizpalacios
cast
Raúl Briones, Rooney Mara, Anna Díaz
duration
139 min
year
2024
country
Mexico
language
English, Spanish
Subtitles
French, Dutch
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

"'La Cocina' focuses viewers’ attention on just how much society exploits immigrant labor." – Variety