How to Feed a Dictator review
Andrew Neel’s documentary contrasts the lavish dishes eaten by heads of repressive states – served by largely unrepentant staff – with the starvation faced by their citizens
TL;DR
- The documentary features footage of food preparation alongside interviews with chefs who served despots.
- Chefs like Charles Otonde Odera, Keo Samoun, and Coco Pacheco discuss their experiences, with some remaining unrepentant.
- The film highlights the stark contrast between the opulent meals prepared for dictators and the starvation and suffering of their citizens.
- Journalists Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Riccardo Orizio offer commentary on the phenomenon of dictatorial cuisine.