Wildfarmer

Short film from Trondheim-Trøndelag, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2022

In ‘The Wildfarmer’, we follow JIM ANDRÉ STENE, on his scavenger hunt in the Norwegian wilderness. Mr. Stene (‘The Wildfarmer’) invites the audience into a world of wonders, as he tells the story of how he is making a living out of gathering wild ingredients for restaurants all over Norway.

First off, we meet The Wildfarmer in a Norwegian fjord, where he is foraging truffle seaweed. Here, he demonstrates his emotional connection to nature, explaining how small he feels, facing these wild forces. He goes on by sharing his passion for treating nature right, and his belief in sustainable harvesting.

In the second segment of the film, Mr. Stene takes the audience to his laboratory. We get a glimpse of the time and meticulous efforts that goes into understanding the wealth of species that surround us naturally, and their immense potential in the culinary arts.

Finally, The Wildfarmer arrives at Michelin star restaurant, FAGN, for delivery. He praises the talented chefs that carefully transforms his yields into spectacular sustainable masterpieces. Mr. Stene leaves us by underlining his gratitude for being allowed to help bring these wonders to life, with his contribution to the Nordic cuisine.

Director:
Esten Hoffmann

Producer:
Mathias Johansen

Writer:
Esten Hoffmann

Production Coordinator:
Mathias Johansen