Finding Gastón

2014 | 80 minutes | 6.6 ★ (5)

Finding Gastón
  • Overview

    There are many great chefs around the world. Only one is considered to be a National hero. Meet chef Gaston Acurio and follow him in a journey to find out the stories, the inspirations and the dreams behind the man that has taken his cuisine outside the kitchen in a mission to change his country with food. Let this journey take you into the world of Peruvian cuisine to discover the power of food in Peru. Because the people that are passionate enough to believe they can make a difference are actually the ones who do.

  • Release Date

    20 March 2014

  • DirectingJulia Patricia Perez
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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