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San Sebastian: Culinary Zinema’s ‘Pachacutec, the Improbable School’ Unveils Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)

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Summary

The article is about the upcoming documentary "Pachacutec, the Improbable School," which follows three former alumni of a culinary school in Peru founded by chef Gaston Acurio. The documentary features prominent chefs such as Joan Roca and Albert Adria, as well as food writer Ignacio Medina and Karina Montes Bravo, head of the culinary school. It profiles the stories of three alumni of the school, one based in Lima, one in San Francisco, and one in Luxembourg, and examines the influence of Peru's cuisine, which is diverse due to its many cultural influences. The documentary is produced by Amigo Studio, Acurio Restaurantes, and Pachacutec itself, and will be screened at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

Q&As

What inspired director Mariano Carranza to create the documentary, “Pachacutec, the Improbable School”?
Director Mariano Carranza was inspired to create the documentary, “Pachacutec, the Improbable School”, after receiving an Instagram message from Gaston Acurio, Peru’s preeminent chef-restaurateur of Astrid & Gaston fame.

Who are the three alumni featured in the documentary?
The three alumni featured in the documentary are Jhosmery Caceres, Gerson Atalaya, and Alan Larrea.

What does Catalan Chef Joan Roca describe the school as?
Catalan Chef Joan Roca describes the school as “an oasis of culinary knowledge in the middle of a desert.”

Who are some of the prominent figures that have graduated from the school?
Some of the prominent figures that have graduated from the school include those who have worked at the current number one restaurant in the world, Lima-based Central, as well as at Astrid & Gaston and El Celler De Can Roca in Girona, Spain.

What makes Peruvian cuisine so special and unique?
Peruvian cuisine is special and unique due to the Spanish, African, Chinese and Japanese influences on its Indigenous cuisine, as well as its outstanding ingredients and the best seafood in the world. The variety of its ingredients also makes its cuisine so special.

AI Comments

👍 This is an incredibly inspiring story of how someone was able to overcome poverty and make their dreams come true with the help of Pachacutec's culinary school! It's amazing to see how the school has impacted the lives of so many people.

👎 It's a shame that there are so many people who don't have the opportunity to attend Pachacutec's culinary school and benefit from its programs. It would be great if more people had access to this kind of education.

AI Discussion

Me: The article is about a documentary that tells the story of a culinary school in Peru founded by Gaston Acurio to give underprivileged kids a chance to become chefs. It profiles three alumni from the school, who are now working in different places around the world. The documentary is screening at San Sebastian's Culinary Zinema showcase.

Friend: Wow, that's amazing. This documentary sounds like it'll be really inspiring for people who are from underprivileged backgrounds and have dreams of becoming chefs. It's great that the school is providing them an opportunity to do so.

Me: Yes, it is a great example of social mobility and opportunity being made available to those who wouldn't have had it otherwise. It's also great that they are being featured in a documentary and being recognized for their achievements. It should be a great source of inspiration for others.

Action items

Research other culinary schools in Peru and around the world to learn more about the impact of education on the culinary industry.
Follow the alumni of Pachacutec on social media to stay up to date on their successes and accomplishments.
Reach out to Gaston Acurio and Mariano Carranza to learn more about their collaboration and the making of the documentary.

Technical terms

Culinary Zinema: A showcase at the San Sebastian Film Festival that focuses on films about food and cooking.
Astrid & Gaston: A restaurant in Peru owned by preeminent chef-restaurateur Gaston Acurio.
El Celler de Can Roca: A three-Michelin-Star restaurant in Girona, Spain.
Netflix: An American media-services provider and production company.
Street Food: USA: A Netflix show directed by Mariano Carranza.
Mariano Carranza: An Emmy-nominated director who has directed and produced original content focusing on food, travel, identity and culture for Vice, CNN’s A Great Big Story and Lonely Planet, among others.
Gaston Acurio: Peru’s preeminent chef-restaurateur of Astrid & Gaston fame.
Pachacutec: A culinary school founded by Acurio some 15 years ago to give underprivileged kids a chance to realize their dreams of becoming chefs.
Central: The current number one restaurant in the world, located in Lima, Peru.
El Bulli: A restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, that was sadly shuttered.
Albert Adria: Brother of Ferran Adria (of the sadly shuttered El Bulli) who owns the fabulous Enigma in Barcelona.
Ignacio Medina: A food writer.
Karina Montes Bravo: The head of the culinary school.
Joan Roca: A celebrated Catalan Chef of three-Michelin-Star El Celler de Can Roca.
Jhosmery Caceres: A pastry chef at La Mar in San Francisco.
Gerson Atalaya: The chef de cuisine at the prize-winning Luxembourg-based Kay Restaurant.
Alan Larrea: Runs his thriving Ceviche restaurant in Lima.