A TASTE FOR ESPIONAGE
The Julia Child You Never Knew
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Before she became America's beloved queen of French cuisine, Julia Child served as an unlikely operative in the Office of Strategic Services during World War II.
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A Taste for Espionage uncovers Julia’s lesser-known wartime chapter with a playful, unorthodox lens with sharp humor and rich storytelling. Through stylized reenactments and lively interviews with historians, chefs, and fellow mischief-makers, the film explores how this towering culinary icon first honed her skills in a world of secret files and shark repellent.
The documentary serves up a deliciously unexpected portrait of a woman who approached spy craft with the same gusto and flair she later brought to the kitchen.
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Genre: Historical documentary
Format: One-hour film
Tone: Light, revealing, fun, cinematic
Influences: Comedic storytelling