Summary: Jiro Dreams Of Sushi

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The consumption and production of food can serve two main purposes, that of satisfying the basic need for alimentation, and that of providing personal pleasure or enjoyment. While some may see food as simply necessary for survival, others think that food defines one’s identity, education and social life. These two concepts related to food are present in the documentaries Jiro Dreams of Sushi, directed by David Gelb, and The gleaners and I, directed by Agnes Varda. In Jiro Dreams of Sushi David Gelb exposes the relationship between Jiro Onu, an 85-year-old Japanese chef, and sushi. This film portrays the sophisticated ways in which Jiro tries to achieve perfection in his skills of making sushi, using work and dedication as primary tools. On

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