JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is the story of 85 year-old Jiro Ono, considered by many to be the world’s greatest sushi chef. He is the proprietor of Sukiyabashi Jiro, a 10-seat, sushi-only restaurant inauspiciously located in a Tokyo subway station. Despite its humble appearances, it is the first restaurant of its kind to be awarded a prestigious 3 star Michelin review, and sushi lovers from around the globe make repeated pilgrimage, calling months in advance and shelling out top dollar for a coveted seat at Jiro’s sushi bar.
For most of his life, Jiro has been mastering the art of making sushi, but even at his age he sees himself still striving for perfection, working from sunrise to well beyond sunset to taste every piece of fish; meticulously train his employees; and carefully mold and finesse the impeccable presentation of each sushi creation. At the heart of this story is Jiro’s relationship with his eldest son Yoshikazu, the worthy heir to Jiro’s legacy, who is unable to live up to his full potential in his father’s shadow.
JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is a thoughtful and elegant meditation on work, family, and the art of perfection, chronicling Jiro’s life as both an unparalleled success in the culinary world, and a loving yet complicated father.
JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI is co-sponsored by Suzuki's Sushi Bar and owner Keiko Suzuki Steinberger will speak briefly at the screening.
2012/USA/PG
Starring Jiro Ono and Sukiyabashi Ono
Directed by David Gelb
The Camden International Film Festival has teamed up with the Strand Theatre to host a monthly documentary screening series. The series is part of CIFF Selects, a touring screening series celebrating nonfiction filmmaking and darn good stories. Films will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers sometimes in person, sometimes via skype. Most importantly, these are films that will enlighten and entertain.
The Camden International Film Festival will take place from September 27 - 30, 2012, screening over 50 documentary features and shorts at various venues throughout Camden and Rockland, Maine.
