Esencia

Synopsis

Esencia captures the high-stakes journey of iconic chef Ramón Freixa, who bets his legacy to pursue his dream: claiming his own culinary temple at 53. This intimate portrait unfolds in tandem with the rehearsal and performance of Bizet’s passionate opera, Carmen, drawing a powerful line between the passionate crescendo of an orchestra and the dramatic symphony of a kitchen.

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Where to watch

Release planned for 2027.

Credits & details

Directed by

Pedro Peira

Featuring

Ramón Freixa

Produced by

Pedro Peira

Written by

Pedro Peira

Executive producers

Iván Hidalgo & Carlos Baeza

Cinematography

Ignacio Barreto

Music

Carolina Fontecha

Length

81 minutes / TV version: 52 minutes

Format

4K

Languages

Spanish and Catalan