Jiro Dreams of Sushi

2011 • Documentary

This film is no longer available.

About the film

Revered sushi chef Jiro Ono strives for perfection in his work, while his eldest son, Yoshikazu, has trouble living up to his father's legacy.

Director

David Gelb

Producer

Kevin Iwashina, Tom Pellegrini

Awards & recognition

São Paulo International Film Festival

2011 Nominee International Jury Award Best Documentary

Tribeca Film Festival

2011 Nominee Jury Award Best Documentary

Denver Film Critics Society 2013

Winner DFCS Award Best Documentary Film

Motion Picture Sound Editors, USA 2013

Nominee Golden Reel Award

What people are saying

"AS A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT WORLD-CLASS SUSHI, THIS FILM IS DEFINITIVE... I FOUND MYSELF DRAWN INTO THE MYSTERY OF THIS MAN."

ROGER EBERT

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

"5 STARS. A WORK OF ART"

TIME OUT NEW YORK