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The Perfect Pear: Chef & Country

The young nation of Slovenia lacks self-confidence. But that doesn’t stop Uros: a proud Slovenian and chef. He rebuilds Slovenia’s national identity using a humble fruit: the tepka pear.

  • Kevin Longa
    Director
  • Kevin Longa
    Writer
  • Steven Sterrett
    Writer
  • Kevin Longa
    Producer
  • Uros Stefelin
    Key Cast
  • Marcela Klofutar
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Web / New Media
  • Genres:
    documentary, food, history, Slovenia, biography
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 14, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Slovenia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    DSLR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Kevin Longa

Kevin Longa investigates our world's cultures through the perspective of food and the lens of the camera. He's done this ever since he produced his first documentary about food corporations in high school. Currently he's developing "TASTE with Kevin Longa" -- a documentary series featuring the stories of international food entrepreneurs.

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Director Statement

I create food films that explore beyond the plate in front of us.