Departing Berlin, Rosa finds herself in the woods near Hitler’s secret headquarters and is recruited to be one of the Führer’s food tasters—a group of select young women living in Hitler’s bunker whose sole job is to sample every dish prepared for the Führer to ensure it hasn’t been poisoned. They receive three meals a day, but each bite might be their last. A gripping historical drama inspired by the true story of Margot Wölk as captured in the bestselling novel “At the Wolves Table.” THE TASTERS depicts the deep relationships of women living in an unendurable space, distrusting each other and the soldiers around them, with the sword of Damocles hanging over their heads. Trust is built, but personal revelations may be more than they bargained for.
Revered Italian filmmaker Silvio Soldini (making his first film entirely in German) paints a portrait of desperate and fearful Germans nearing the end of WWII. In that collapsing chaos, the women surreally do their routine work, trying to live their lives one meal at a time. THE TASTERS is a profound story of female solidarity, friendship and complicity under fascist rule.
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Silvio Soldini has made over 25 films throughout his career BREAD AND TULIPS (2000) helped him break through internationally thanks to its great success among critics and audiences. BURNING IN THE WIND (2002) received eight David di Donatello nominations, honoring each year’s best Italian film production.
Happy Hour: Wine/beer/noshes for sale in the J Cafe before the film.
Sponsor: Elissa Burke and Alec Stais
Community Partner: Secular Jewish Circle of Puget Sound
