

Origins of a Meal
Absurdities of the system.
6.7(9)19791h 55m1
Bananas, eggs, and tuna: three basic foodstuffs with three wildly different points of origin. Moullet begins with these on his plate but constructs his film by working backwards and finding the sources for these items and how they reach our plates. As Moullet’s investigation deepens, however, the film moves beyond the confines of a simple exploration of food origins into more political and social realms, not only relating to food but also to the medium of film.
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6.7/10
9 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
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- Language
- French
- anti-globalisation activist
- food
- banana
- meal
- tuna
Top billed cast
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Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical1 Feb 1979
Frequently asked questions
- When was Origins of a Meal released?
- Origins of a Meal was released on 1 February 1979.
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- No verified Hindi trailer for Origins of a Meal is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Origins of a Meal?
- Origins of a Meal holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 9 votes.
- Who directed Origins of a Meal?
- Origins of a Meal (1979) was directed by Luc Moullet.
- How long is Origins of a Meal?
- Origins of a Meal runs for 1h 55m.













