The Dinner (La Cena)

In this biting comedy set on April 15th, 1939, just two weeks after the end of the Spanish Civil War, Franco invites his top generals for a night of triumph in the iconic and luxurious Hotel Palace in Madrid. Everything must be perfect; especially the food served. But in the hotel’s kitchen, the chefs preparing the meal is a group of defeated Republican, secretly “borrowed” for the occasion from the death row. After tonight, they will go back to their bleak fate. So they get busy cooking up something else than bouillabaisse and sauces: their last chance to escape the country.

The darkest days of Spain’s history as a backdrop for a lighthearted gastronomical farce? Why not! One should never waste an opportunity to remind ourselves of major historical events, which are, like the film’s lieutenant’s happier, food-related memories, not that far away.

Event: Resistance Gathering | Plugd, 3 Cornmarket St, Centre, Cork | 20:00

Get cosy with your comrades over a bowl of something warm and a glass of something cool at our rebel retreat hosted by Brian’s Wines at Plugd. Raise a glass to the republic and fill your rebel reserves to the brim in the best of company.