La Cocina15

Directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios | Mexico | 2024 | 2h 19m | Spanish w/ English subtitles | Starring Raúl Briones, Rooney Mara, Anna Díaz, Motell Gyn Foster, Laura Gómez

Amid the chaos of a busy Manhattan lunch rush, a series of crises threaten to bring a bustling restaurant kitchen to a standstill. Money has gone missing from the till, undocumented cooks face scrutiny, and food orders keep piling up as tensions reach a breaking point. Alonso Ruizpalacios’s gripping, fast-paced kitchen drama delivers a thrilling exploration of class struggles and a sharp critique of the capitalist American dream.

Reviews

‘Alonso Ruizpalacios breathes new life into Arnold Wesker’s play…Powered by Raúl Briones’ magnetic, manic performance.’
★★★★
Hannah Strong, Little White Lies

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