THE COOK | Award-Winning Short Film

THE COOK (Vincent Bossel, 2022) | A young chef cooks up a mysterious dish...

CREW
Written & Directed by VINCENT BOSSEL
Production KAZZAZ FILMS
Main Actor GUILLAUME SOUBEYRAN
DOP LUDOVIC MATTHEY
Assistant Camera RHONY SUTRIESNO
Light ANTOINE FAVRE & MARION REYMOND
Set Design SALOME CROUZET & MARION REYMOND
Sound Design ADRIEN GAILLARD
Sound Mixing THOMAS STAHEL 2pop Studio
With the support of OFC - Office Fédérale de la Culture Suisse

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS & AWARDS
Encounters Film Festival Bristol, Zuger Film Festival, Stockholm Film Festival, Lulea Movie Festival, Short Com International Comedy Film Festival, Images En Vue. Mention spécial Bordeaux Shorts Biennale. Semi Finalist Sunday Shorts Film Festival.

THANK YOU
To my family and to all the friends and colleagues who helped me along the way. Thank you also to Lina Romero. If you want to support my work, please consider subscribing to this channel :)

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Shot in Switzerland
Sony FS7 + Rokinon Cine Lenses
Edited on Adobe Premiere Pro

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[vincentbossel]

I hope the beautiful pictures and the wisdom from David Lynch inspire you to create something amazing 🖤

[juliaroseveith]

I loved reading the comments because they took this to mean The Cook has gotten addicted to drugs, and lost hope for his career. But, the way I saw it, The Cook is imagining a possibility for himself, especially when the music plays at the end and he looks at his hands in awe. It’s like a new inspiration has struck. I don’t think he was a cook before, I think the idea that he could be a cook just began.

[phaezeh.art]

Your short film reminded me of this quote:

"I was gifted, am gifted. Sometimes I looked at my hands and realized that I could have been a great pianist or something. But what have my hands done? Scratched my balls, written checks, tied shoes, pushed toilet levers, etc. I have wasted my hands. And my mind".
Charles Bukowski
I really enjoyed it. Good luck🤍💐

[janicemahan]

He either smoked his passion away, or got the courage to address it. Bravo!

[suleimanisa]

didn't saw that one coming...what a strong message to inspire those who lost their touch of talents and the world at large. Well done Vincent.

[ToddDouglasFox]

For those asking (***disclaimer - if you haven’t watched, watch first, it’s under 3 minutes and it’s well worth it). There are no words as the film does not need words. But I will put my words below to assist only those who have watched and are saying they are still unsure of what it means:

It is a linear sequence that takes place only in the mind of an addict until we see him in his actual life. He imagines classical music, an elaborate gourmet kitchen, the use of his hands, which he regards with awe and respect, as he plans his culinary masterpieces and begins to create a masterpiece in his imagined magnificent kitchen. When finished he takes his creation on a serving plate to himself as a patron who is waiting for the great dish designed and delivered to himself by himself - the great chef. Without judgment he serves himself a rolled joint on a serving plate and as himself as the chef, he lights it for himself as the patron to smoke. He is the sole special guest in the restaurant. The joint on the serving plate is surrounded by a bit of floral and herbal garnishment and one lone grape. The joint represents the destitute meagerness of what he offers himself in his present life. The garnishment represents that something more is possible. He had started the sequence in his imagination with only the little he would know about creating a food masterpiece. He washes a few grapes and chops some herbs. His focus is on his hands and what he can do to use his hands in ways that are far beyond the life he actually lives. His face becomes dark and his expression changes when he returns to his present empty world, he has only a toilet and a sink and the joint he lit. Everything becomes quiet after he blew smoke from his mouth in the restaurant, closing his eyes before he returns to his real life. The smoke, like magical dust, awakens him back to the life he is living. With his eyes open to his bleak life, he stares straight ahead as if he is looking into the future. Soon the beautiful music begins again. His expression changes to one of excitement and anticipation of something beyond his sparse existence. He stretches his hands out, moving his fingers as he did when he imagined himself as a chef. A small grin begins to form on his face. With awakening passion he has imagined his future life.

[askaustad-pdlw]

I see a man that realized he could probably become a profesional joint roller or something

[jsvjvmm]

the last two shots are so powerful my interpretation is that the scene where someone lights his cigarette and candles are all around him is how he is treated for his talent and art and the scene at the end is how he feels with no one around, there's one candle behind him representing loneliness and his desperate face, the first shot also has many candles which also could mean when the spotlight is on him, either way such a powerful message and to tell it visually is strong! great job

[RenitaB.B.]

Regardless that he seemingly smokes, he never forgets his dream. His thoughts cooked in his psychy long enough, right up to this present moment. He knows exactly where he is going. He knows it's time for action.
The film is crystal clear. He is the cook. He chose both.

[markjim]

The cinematography in the short film is top-notch, with every shot delivering a hidden message. The sound design is perfect, with music that fits the film and sound effects that are spot-on. Although there is no dialogue, the narrative and storytelling are brilliantly conveyed. The video uses metaphors to illustrate the story of a "Chef" who ruins his potential by becoming addicted to drugs. In conclusion, the short film serves as a reminder to stay focused on our dreams and passions and to avoid things that can ruin our lives. Our future is determined by what we do today, and it reflects on our success tomorrow.

Mark Jim G. Lobitaña
(For educational purpose only)

[vincentbossel]

Wow ! Thank you all so much for the likes, comments and discussions ! I'm so happy and humbled that such a short film can reach so many people. Filmmaking is a beautiful thing and I'm glad I get to share my work and passion here. Special thanks to the cast and crew of the film and best of luck to all of you out there working on new projects :)

[honors]

Im reading the comments and thinking we watching different videos 🤣 dude literally rolled a blunt and yall talking about cooking

[rafdz]

This movie was 3min long and I've been thinking about it all day... amazing! The best short movie I've ever seen!

[FritzLewisFilms]

I just saw this on Shortverse and was really impressed! Now I understand why it got a million views... it packs a punch for just 3 minutes.

[appsd]

Gasp! I know this song from ANYWHERE!! La Moldau, (meaning The River) by Bohemian composer Bedřich Smetana. 😍😍😍 so glad to hear good music with a visual!

[avu.composer]

Thank you for providing your movie to the Indie Film Music Contest! Amazing storytelling and it was so much fun to score to!

[namaste]

This is very clever, the idea of mastering the art of rolling a joint lmao! from the cutting of leaves (grinding) to observing the rolling paper, and ofc the bowl as an ash tray. He finds his passion while high. Takes the phrase “cooked” to another level is chefs kiss 💀 Also could be when you’re high, starving, and all of sudden you become good at cooking and the food hits different😭 don’t ask me how I know this

[fabionardielo]

Outstanding shortfilm, sound design and cinematography are a gaze to watch. I love the fact that there is no dialogue. Although the message and the ending are opened to interpretation, i see a man realizing his own power, to be a master in cooking e taking the wheel of his destiny. Well done.

[carolinapiassa]

Well, I was searching some kitchen scenes I could use in one class, and then I see this amazing self-reflection piece. Thanks for sharing.

[plantpurpose]

442 comments, Mary Jane is truly with you brother. Well done! Inspirational, short and lots of space for own interpretation, bravo!