Lilith's Disgruntled Faction Revolutionizes On-Screen Culinary Presentations
In the realm of taste and cinema connoisseurship, Camille Zehenné and Bulle Meignan, disguised beyond their online presence as Lilith, orchestrate the "Food & Film" screenings in both Paris and Geneva. For almost a decade, these screenings, which combine shorts and documentaries, have been accompanied by hot dishes and sandwiches, designed to complement the themes of the films shown.
Initially, they closely adhered to the dishes shown in the films, such as serving ramen with Japanese films. Over time, however, they have adopted a playful approach, fostering a creative dynamic between food and visuals. For instance, in the "Work" program, spinach pies were arranged in mille-feuille style, resembling stacks of banknotes.
The duo, both alumni of the Paris-Cergy School of Fine Arts and the Cinema du Réel documentary festival, approach cooking as a form of performance and cinema as a political medium. They prioritize experimental films and archives, hosting a screening in Paris once a month. Gone are the traditional popcorn offerings; instead, patrons enjoy their meals in the dark cinema with a beautifully presented plate on their laps.
Though details about their personal backgrounds are sparse, their work is gaining recognition. For further insight into their culinary explorations, one can turn to Eliana Golomb's poetic tastings on Instagram or Julien Amat's writings.
Camille Zehenné and Bulle Meignan's "Food & Film" screenings in Paris and Geneva not only involve movies and TV shows but also incorporate food-and-drink, as they serve dishes that reflect the films' themes. In their unique lifestyle, they view cooking as a form of entertainment, much like cinema, and have been known to present meals in artistic ways, such as arranging spinach pies like banknotes in the "Work" program.
