NOBU [SOLD OUT]

An examination of culinary legend Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s vast empire, NOBU, from director Matt Tyrnauer (Valentino: The Last Emperor) offers an intimate portrait of a man who has redefined global gastronomy. The cinema-verité documentary captures a master at the apex of his influence, poised between reflection and innovation. The film follows the peripatetic Nobu as he navigates the expansion of his culinary kingdom, a delicate dance of creativity and commerce performed alongside his business partners Robert De Niro and Meir Teper. Nobu has achieved the seemingly impossible: scaling a bespoke dining experience to global proportions while maintaining an uncompromising standard of excellence. From humble sushi chef to the embodiment of luxury hospitality, he continues to push boundaries. Featuring unprecedented access into Nobu’s world, revealing the alchemy and precision behind his signature dishes -- and the inspirations behind his innovations that revolutionized tradition-bound Japanese cuisine. These culinary revelations are interwoven with Nobu’s tumultuous personal saga, a history of resilience in the face of staggering adversity – and an exploration of how one man's vision reshaped an entire cuisine.

Q & A with director Matt Tyrnauer following screening.