Tampopo タンポポ

Published on : 13/03/2015
by : J.L.T.B.

Tampopo Itami Jûzô of first-western and non-western spaghetti noodle.
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<i>Tampopo</i> (1985) <br>

By Jûzô Itami (1933-1997), this cult film for lovers of, soba, ramen and a good broth, portray with humor and tenderness, the life of a young widow who runs a tavern in a working class neighborhood. One of her customers decided to help transform the cuisine ... a nod to Spaghetti Westerns. As a bonus, there are scenes that will make your mouth water.

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