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A History of Food

91 min

Available from 06/09/2025

From the stone age to the present day, the history of food sheds light on the evolution of human society, social issues through the ages, as well as our enduring culinary traditions. This documentary is a journey through food culture across the centuries.

Director

Maike Wurtscheid

Country

Germany
France

Year

2025

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