Max inherits his uncle's chateau and vineyard in Provence, leading him to discover a new laid-back lifestyle as he tries to renovate the estate to be sold. Along the way, he deals with a gruff winemaker, the unexpected arrival of a woman claiming to be his long-lost sister, and his growing feelings for a local café owner. In the end, Max must choose between money and love, while also reconciling different philosophies of wine production.
Bottle Shock is a comedic drama based on the true story of a small California winery that shocks the wine establishment when it wins a prestigious wine tasting competition. Set in the 1970s, the story revolves around the struggles of the winery owner and his son, as they navigate the challenges of making a name for themselves in the world of wine. The film explores themes of family, competition, and the love of winemaking.
Another Year follows a couple in their 60s, Tom and Gerri, and their interactions with their family and friends over the course of a year. Through a series of vignettes, the film explores themes of aging, relationships, and the ups and downs of life.
In the Médoc, a young woman is found drowned. An accident, her influential family of winegrowers maintains. Or rather murder, as the American inspector Morrison suspects. If so, why? What secrets this family keeps?
A modern and fast-paced cinematic documentary that aims to trace, understand and demonstrate the historical and unwavering links between the United States, Bordeaux and its wines. An investigation like no other, Eastbound Westbound lets the viewer understand how this Franco-American friendship around Bordeaux wines had its starting point in the 18th century around the greatest connoisseur of fine wines and lover of Bordeaux, the American Thomas Jefferson, US Ambassador to Paris and third President of the United States. To better demonstrate Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, this intimate relationship between the two winegrowing continents is illustrated through interlinked portraits of wine families, from many and varied backgrounds but all sharing a real passion for wine. Leading players in their field, they produce some of the best wines in the world.
ciao Aracà (2019) is an observational documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the quiet and picturesque village life in rural Italy. The film explores the local agriculture and winegrowing practices, highlighting the challenges faced by these traditional communities in the face of globalization and rural depopulation. With stunning landscape photography and a focus on the olive harvesting season, this documentary offers a serene portrayal of a disappearing way of life.
An Iron Curtain defector who has been living for years as a California winegrower learns that Soviet agents are stalking him.
Three Danish entrepreneurs embark on making cherry wine on the island of Lolland.
By telling the human stories behind the entire value chain that gives life to the Spanish wine with the greatest international projection, ‘Rioja, Land of the Thousand Wines’ portrays a currently blooming wine region underpinned by the talent and the work of the new generations of winemakers that operate side by side with the region’s historic wineries. The film puts the focus on the match between territory and product, wisdom and tradition, and lays a bridge between the origins and the future of Rioja. An immersion into a fascinating world that, through captivating cinematography and careful editing, attempts to find the keys to understanding what Rioja wine is and what makes it so special.
A uniquely Kiwi story capturing the incredible highs and heartbreaking lows of making world-class wine in New Zealand. Stu, Nick, Ollie and Jess take you on a journey of the all-consuming harvest period known as vintage and the passion and hard-graft that goes into every bottle.
A Tale of Autumn follows the story of a middle-aged widow in the beautiful southern France. When an advertisement for a lonely hearts ad catches her attention, she decides to take a chance on finding love again. With the backdrop of vineyards and the autumn season, she embarks on a journey filled with laughter, tears, and unexpected twists. Along the way, she forms new friendships, discovers her passion for winemaking, and learns to embrace life's little joys.
A romantic comedy about a woman who gets caught up in a love-hate relationship and a corporate takeover while working at an advertising agency.
"Below the Belt" is a sensual fable about two friends at a restaurant, who meet a girl they both like.
Mondovino is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the complex world of wine, examining the impact of globalization and commercialism on vineyards and wine-making. Through interviews and on-location footage, it sheds light on the clash between small business and big business, the challenges faced by wine-makers in the face of mass production, and the effects of merchandising on the industry.
Pascal Marchand arrived in the mythical land of Burgundy to harvest the grapes at age 21. Now 30 years later, he is a renowned wine artist and innovator. Shot over the catastrophic 2016 season, the film is both a love letter and a cautionary tale.
A Kellergasse – the cellar lane – is one of the distinguishing cultural and physical features of the winegrowing region Niederösterreich – Lower Austria. There are more than a thousand of them. Until recently, wine was not only stored in the Kellergasse, but pressed and fermented there as well. Today, the Kellergassen have less to do with occupation and more with recreation. A documentary by Georg Riha follows a year in the life of this valuable cultural legacy.
The heirs of two Cypriot winemakers and sworn rivals visit incognito the city of Paphos to flee from two arranged marriages of convenience, only to meet and fall in love. Is this a star-crossed affair in the likes of Romeo and Juliet?