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Esencia

Esencia

Synopsis

'ESENCIA' captures the high-stakes journey of iconic chef Ramón Freixa, who bets his legacy to pursue his dream: claiming his own culinary temple at 53. This intimate portrait unfolds in tandem with the rehearsal and performance of Bizet's passionate opera, *Carmen*, drawing a powerful line between the passionate crescendo of an orchestra and the dramatic symphony of a kitchen.

Director — Pedro Peira

Producer — Pedro Peira

Writer — Pedro Peira

Executive Producers — Ivan Hidalgo & Carlos Baeza

Cinematographer — Ignacio Barreto

Music — Antoni Mairata

Length — 81 minutes

Format — 4K

Languages — Spanish

World Premiere — 2026