Plot
2020 documentary film by Harald Friedl
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Why Watch This
Harald Friedl’s “Bread” is a tactile love‑letter to the humble loaf, turning everyday kneading into a visual meditation. With lush close‑ups of dough rising and intimate conversations with bakers from Vienna to rural Italy, the film reveals how a simple staple shapes culture, community, and identity.
Best For
Foodies, Documentary lovers, Culture seekers, Culinary students, Slow‑cinema fans
The CinePearl Take
Friedl’s patient camera lingers on the rhythmic motions of hands shaping dough, allowing the viewer to feel the heat of ancient ovens. The standout moment is the candid interview with 78‑year‑old Viennese baker Franz Müller, whose stories of wartime scarcity give the film an emotional anchor. While the pacing is deliberately unhurried, it never feels lazy; each frame serves the larger meditation on sustenance and tradition.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Harald Friedl
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