Film Food: A Chef for Dalí

18:30 - Film Screening: A Chef for Dalí, dir. David Pujol, Spain, 114’ | Cercul Militar

20:30 - Dinner prepared by Chef Florin Dumitrescu at Da Pino, presented by LIDL

Director David Pujol made both a documentary about Salvador Dalí and a miniseries about Ferrán Adrià, one of the most influential contemporary chefs, so it's no surprise he ended up making a film that brings these two creative geniuses together. A Chef for Dalí introduces us to Fernando, a talented chef who flees from Barcelona to the village of Cadaqués after taking part in demonstrations against dictator Franco. There, he becomes the head chef of the El Surreal restaurant, opened by a surrealist artist fan, who only wishes for Dalí to come and dine there one day.

Responsible for the culinary experience after the film screening is Florin Dumitrescu, known as a judge on television shows like "MasterChef" or "Knife Fight". Considered one of the most talented and charismatic chefs in Romania, he began his career as an intern in restaurants at just 14 years old, so it could be said he has spent more than half of his life in the kitchen, searching for the perfect mix between classic dishes and modern techniques. At the special dinner as part of Film Food, Florin Dumitrescu will experiment with LIDL ingredients to create a dish inspired by the Mediterranean vibe of the film.