Marking the opening in Los Angeles of the VII Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, ITTV Forum & Festival and the Italian Cultural Institute present a special screening of the medium-length film "Gli Amigos" by Paolo Genovese, a journey into the territory of origin and production of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, starring Stefano Fresi and chef Massimo Bottura. The event is organized under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles and in collaboration with the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium.
Since its beginning, cinema had a special eye for the craft of cooking. Then television -with its documentaries, talent and cooking shows - led to a multiplication of content where culinary mastery became the lead. After the screening of “Gli Amigos”, the panel discussion "When food is the protagonist" will explore the importance of food in the audiovisual industry. Moderated by journalist Valentina Martelli, the conversation will feature chef, producer, and Brand Ambassador of Parmigiano Reggiano in the USA, Michele Casadei Massari, executive producer Jeremy Spiegel, and Head Chef of Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura, Mattia Agazzi.
A special tasting session of Parmigiano Reggiano will conclude the program courtesy of the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium.
