The 2022 film (released internationally as The Tasting ) is a French romantic comedy directed by Ivan Calbérac , adapted from his own Molière-award-winning stage play. Set in the medieval town of Troyes in the Champagne region, the film follows a developing relationship between two lonely individuals with contrasting lives. Plot Summary
: As Jacques and Hortense grow closer, they must navigate personal traumas from their pasts—including Jacques' declining health due to alcohol and Hortense's desire for a family. Cast and Crew Director/Writer : Ivan Calbérac. Principal Cast : Bernard Campan as Jacques Dennemont. Isabelle Carré as Hortense Le Bris. Mounir Amamra as Steve. Eric Viellard as Guillaume, Jacques' long-suffering friend. Critical Reception French Film Review: La Dégustation - France Today La DГ©gustation FRENCH WEBRIP x264 2022
: Intrigued by Jacques, Hortense signs up for a wine tasting workshop at his struggling shop. The 2022 film (released internationally as The Tasting
: Jacques (played by Bernard Campan ), a grumpy, divorced wine shop owner on the brink of bankruptcy, meets Hortense (played by Isabelle Carré ), a kind-hearted midwife and devout Catholic who volunteers at a homeless shelter. Cast and Crew Director/Writer : Ivan Calbérac
: To gain tax benefits, Jacques reluctantly hires Steve ( Mounir Amamra ), a young man in a rehabilitation program who discovers a rare talent for wine tasting.