Film screening: The Golden Spurtle & Brunch prepared by chef Radu CM Ionescu-Fehér
10:30 AM – Film screening: The Golden Spurtle (dir. Constantine Costi, UK, 2025, 75’) | Military Circle
12:00 PM – Brunch prepared by chef Radu CM Ionescu-Fehér at Casa TIFF x VISUIN, presented by Nespresso
What if you discovered there is an international porridge championship? In The Golden Spurtle, this seemingly absurd premise becomes the starting point for a journey into a small Scottish village where, once a year, people from around the world compete in the art of transforming oats into a memorable bowl of porridge. Beyond the humor and competition, the documentary warmly and amusingly explores how such a simple dish can spark pride, passion, and surprisingly serious personal stories.
Chef Radu CM Ionescu-Fehér is one of the defining names in contemporary Romanian gastronomy, known for his creative vision and for transforming cuisine into an artistic language. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and with experience in top-tier restaurants, he further refined his style with the opening of Kaiamo in Bucharest, a culinary manifesto that blends tradition with a modern, experimental approach.