CULINARY CINEMA SERIES | PREMIERE
MARCELLA is the first documentary about the remarkable life of Marcella Hazan. More than a culinary icon, Marcella was a pillar of resilience whose life story is presented in this captivating film. Overcoming early life challenges, including the loss of full function in her right hand, Marcella went on to earn a dual doctorate in the sciences before immigrating to New York. There she reinvented herself, becoming the godmother of Italian cooking. MARCELLA takes us on a dramatic, emotional, and delicious journey through her improbable, inspiring life story.
Cooking her renowned recipes and providing insightful commentary are a diverse group of luminaries, including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin, beloved television chef Lidia Bastianich, culinary innovator Shola Olunloyo, distinguished restaurateur Danny Meyer, celebrity chef April Bloomfield, Marcella’s
husband, Victor Hazan and her son, chef Giuliano Hazan.
Q+A with Director, Peter Miller
Followed by Italian bites & a sponsored wine tasting (More on the Chefs and wineries coming!)
In partnership with the San Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival
The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.