Fasten à la Carte (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2010, Fasten à la Carte is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Hans-Erich Viet, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. After being hit on the head, the eccentric gourmet critic, Gilles "Günni" Demmonget, loses both his sense of taste and smell, and now, of all times, he is due to appear in a public cooking duel with his wild young competitor, Paul Scheffke. Hoping for a speedy recovery, Gilles moves into a fasting hotel on the island of Sylt for a while, recommended to him by his friend Risto. The isolation and peace, combined with doing without solid food is supposed to sharpen his senses and help them return completely. On the island, he not only experiences a turbulent reunion with fasting instructor Marit Hansen - but his desirous ex-lover Diana moves into the adjacent room as well.
Who’s in it. Fasten à la Carte stars Dietmar Bär as Gilles Demmonget, Maxim Mehmet as Paul Scheffke, Inka Friedrich as Marit Hansen and Martin Brambach as Zimmermann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Fasten à la Carte has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fasten à la Carte page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fasten à la Carte tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fasten à la Carte (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fasten à la Carte change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fasten à la Carte worth watching?
- Fasten à la Carte holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fasten à la Carte?
- Fasten à la Carte stars Dietmar Bär, Maxim Mehmet, Inka Friedrich, Martin Brambach and Hannes Hellmann.
- When was Fasten à la Carte released?
- Fasten à la Carte was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.