Tampopo
- 115 min
- Japan
- 15 years
Spontan Vinbar invites you to a culinary evening in collaboration with Kosmorama — where film and gastronomy meet in a tribute to the art of Japanese cuisine.
On Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival week, we’ll be screening the cult classic Tampopo (1985) — a legendary “noodle western” that celebrates the passion for ramen, humor, and life’s simple pleasures.
Read moreYou’ve heard of spaghetti westerns — but have you heard of a noodle western? Tampopo borrows several conventions from the western genre, but its story unfolds as far from the Wild West as you can imagine. The result is one of Japan’s greatest cult comedies of all time.
Two truck drivers, Goro and Gun, stop by a small ramen shop run by Tampopo, a widow struggling to keep her business afloat. Goro offers her some helpful advice, and together they set out to create the perfect bowl of noodles. Their shared passion leads them into a series of clever and unexpected adventures.
Tampopo achieved cult status after its release in 1985. Celebrated critic Roger Ebert awarded the film four out of four stars and compared its humor to that of Jacques Tati. With its unpredictable twists and impressive attention to detail, this is a truly original and delightful film.
Screenings
Information
| Original title | Tampopo | |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Juzo Itami | |
| Year | 1985 | |
| Length | 115 min | |
| Country | Japan | |
| Language | Japanese | |
| Subtitles | English | |
| Cast | Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kõji Yakusho |