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.
Data Sheet
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