A TOUCH OF SPICE
Tassos Boulmetis (2003)

This film tells the story of Fanis Iakovidis, a Greek boy born in Istanbul, who grows up in Greece after his family is forced to leave Turkey during the political turmoil of the 1960s. The story explores his relationship with his grandfather, a culinary philosopher who teaches him that both food and life require a touch of spice. As Fanis becomes a talented cook, he struggles with his identity and memories of his first love. The film is a heartwarming and bittersweet exploration of family, love, and the nostalgia for a homeland, blending humor and emotion with a rich celebration of Greek and Turkish culinary traditions.