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Slow Food Evening: For the protection of the right to taste!

Wednesday 15th | 6.30pm | Kino Cinema

Originating in Italy, the ideas and philosophy of the Slow Food Movement have spread across the world and it is now an international movement with 77,000 members. 'Convivia' located in all five continents are the lynchpins of the Slow Food Movement and interpret and represent its philosophy at a local level. There are 'Slow Food Convivia in both East and West Cork.

The Slow Food Evening incorporates something nice to eat from Café Paradiso and good wine supplied by Febvre. Special Guest Stefano Sardo will introduce a screening of the documentary Slow Food Revolution. Stefano from Bra, the headquarters of the Slow Food Movement has worked as Press Officer with the movement, devised 'Slow Food on Film' a short festival dedicated to food and is also a member of the Artistic Committee of the Bra Short Film Festival. He is a member of our National Competition Jury. www.slowfood.com

Slow Food Revolution Carlo Buralli Australia | 2003 | 52mins | Beta | Colour | Subtitled   Wednesday 15th | 6.30pm | Kino Cinema Speed - the obsession of the modern world - is determining what people should eat and how. Traditional foods are at risk of disappearing forever. An international eco-gastronomic movement known as Slow Food champions the protection of traditional culture, the environment and biodiversity while encouraging regional production, food education and pleasure. For these passionate and dedicated food lovers, sustainability, community and lifestyle are as important as seasonality, quality and taste. Beautifully photographed, Slow Food Revolution is a celebration of this natural bounty - a seriously sensual journey from earth to table.