Le Cirque: A Table in Heaven

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No stranger to depicting behind-the-scenes drama, director Andrew Rossi (PAGE ONE) follows the chaos and infighting leading up to the legendary Le Cirque's reopening. Rossi's film becomes both an insider's look at the tough decisions that go into making a hit restaurant, and a warts-and-all portrait of one of New York's most famous figures.

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Release Date:	Apr 11, 2007
Running Time:	78 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

synopsis

In 2005, New York's famed restaurateur, Sirio Maccioni, closed Le Cirque, destination dining for the rich, famous and powerful. During 2006, Maccioni and his three sons decide to open a new Le Cirque, but they take four months longer and spend $4 million more than planned. The film follows this process, the new restaurant's opening, and the emotional impact of two New York Times reviews on Maccioni and his sons. Can they reclaim their throne? Prepare yourself for a culinary roller coaster ride.