There is an escalating buzz around director Ian Gabriel's Cape ganglands coming-of-age thriller Four Corners, South Africa's official entry in the 2014 Academy Awards, “Best Foreign Language Film” category.
The film is a multi-thread narrative with four different family stories converging together around the coming-of-age tale of a young 13-year-old Cape Flats boy named Ricardo.
It was an honor to cater the reception for the VIP screening of this moving film at the Aidikoff private screening room on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Gavin Hood, director of the 2006 Academy Award winning South African film Tsotsi introduced the film. In attendance were AMPAS voters and Hollywood executives.
The Menu for the Screening included:
Mixed Greens with Raspberries, Goat Cheese
Candied Pecans and Champagne Orange Vinaigrette
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
with Blistered Tomatoes
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
with Black Cherry Brandy Sauce
Roasted Potato Fingerlings
with Shallots, Garlic and Fresh Herbs
Saffron Risotto Cakes with Wild Mushrooms
White Truffle Oil and Green Pea and Parmesan Chutney
Roasted Asparagus
with Lemon Parsley Gremolata
Grilled Eggplant Rolls with Greens
and Sundried Tomato Pesto
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Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse Shooters
Mango Kiwi Tarts
Caramel Cheesecake Cones
California Chardonnay and Merlot, Domestic
and Imported Beer, Flat and Sparkling Waters
Assorted Sodas, Juices, Coffee and Teas
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