The Cook the Thief His Wife & Her Lover (Original title)Le Cuisinier, Le Voleur, Sa Femme Et Son Amant (Alternative title)The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (Alternative title)
Dates: 1989 (Copyright), 13 October 1989 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Peter Greenaway
Synopsis: A 'Shakespearean comedy' set in the present day. Spica is the mafioso owner of a gourmet restaurant. Bored with his bad jokes and sexual tyranny, his wife takes a lover. Spica vows revenge.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Revenge, Restaurants, Infidelity
Releases
Date: 1989Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Length: 11139 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 198
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [AM] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v41 n2 Winter 2002 Pages: 19-40
Title: The staging of the bourgeois imaginary in The Cook, the ...Author: JOHNSTON, Ruth D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the function of the "demarcating imperative" mani- fested in the spatial and temporal structures of The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, & HER LOVER and relates these to its spectacles of disgust and the critique of consumer society.
In: Metro n127/128 Aut/Win 2001 Pages: 129-136
Title: Escape from the kitchenAuthor: GUNDERS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the kitchen as a place of escapism through a discus -sion of three films: COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE, EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN and The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v27 n2 1999 Pages: 116-124
Title: Peter Greenaway's The Cook the thief his wife and her loverAuthor: D'ARCY, Chantal Cornut-Gentille Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of The COOK, THE THIEF HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: Positif n395 January 1994 Pages: 4-17
Title: Actualité; Peter GreenawayAuthor: MASSON, Alain, CIMENT, Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Discusses Greenaway's work.One article focusing on THE BABY OF MACON. Also interview with him about this film and ment- ioning PROSPERO'S BOOKS, THE DRAUGHTSMAN'S CONTRACT and THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER.
In: Film and Philosophy v1 1994 Pages: 23-28
Title: A Freudian SOlution to the Attraction - Repulsion Response EAuthor: JONES, Elizabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Philosophical interpretation of THE COOK, THE THIEF HIS WIFE & HER LOVER, particularly focussing on the effect of the violence in the film
In: Media Information Australia n72 May 1994 Pages: 41-48
Title: Ladies, Bring a poisoned Plate.Author: McENTEE, Joy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dicusses women "revenge" movies. Mentions THELMA AND LOUISE but concentrates on THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER and THE WAR OF THE ROSES.
In: Spectator v14 n1 Autumn 1993 Pages: 6-15
Title: Bulmic Excess and the Films of Peter GreenawayAuthor: BIGA, Tracy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an issue of the journal devoted to Excess, this article argues that many aspects of Peter Greenaway's films can be seen references to the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia
In: Cine Cubano n136 Jul/Sept 1992c. Pages: 19-22
Title: Peter GreenawayArticle type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Discussion on his work in particular,A ZED AND TWO NAUGHTS, THE BELLY OF AN ARCHITECT, THE COOK, THE THIEF...,PROSPERO'S BOOK, FOUR AMERICAN...,
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n417/418 December 1992 Pages: 86-98
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n417/418 December 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: In a special issue devoted to Peter Greenaway and his films.
In: Cinéaste v18 n1 1990 Pages: 45-47
Title: [Cinéaste - v18 n1 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v21 n1 July 1990 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Cinefantastique - v21 n1 July 1990: no known title]Author: SCAPPEROTTI, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Film Comment v26 n3 May/Jun 1990 Pages: 54-56, 58-60
Title: Food For Thought.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway about his films, including an article on THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER.
In: Empire n8 February 1990 Page: 76
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Papers n78 March 1990 Pages: 38-43, 68-69
Title: [Cinema Papers - n78 March 1990: no known title]Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway in which he discusses the images, motifs, and characters of the film.
In: Films in Review v41 n10 October 1990 Pages: 488-490
Title: [Films in Review - v41 n10 October 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v44 n2 Winter 1990/91 Pages: 42-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v44 n2 Winter 1990/91: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Analytical review.
In: Interview v20 n3 March 1990 Pages: 120-121
Title: [Interview - v20 n3 March 1990: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway about his film the COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: City Limits n438 22 Feb 1990 Page: 55
Title: [City Limits - n438 22 Feb 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n694 4 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n694 4 Mar 1989: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n413 March 1989 Page: 3
Title: [Films and Filming - n413 March 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Brief snippet on its shooting, mentioning that Vanessa Redgrave was to have played the female lead but been replaced by Helen Mirren.
In: The Listener v122 n3136 19 Oct 1989 Page: 40, 41
Title: [The Listener - v122 n3136 19 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: City Limits n419 12 Oct 1989 Page: 19, 20
Title: [City Limits - n419 12 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film. p.19. Article on Michael Nyman's music for the film.
In: City Limits n390 23 Mar 1989 Page: 20
Title: [City Limits - n390 23 Mar 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from Greenaway about the film
In: Positif n345 November 1989 Pages: 9-10, 11-16
Title: [Positif - n345 November 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Review of the film, followed by an interview with Greenaway in which he discusses the film, including the sets, costumes and characters.
In: Empire n5 November 1989 Page: 78
Title: Empire DirectoryAuthor: MOUNT, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n723 23 Sep 1989 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n723 23 Sep 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Venice festival review
In: Empire n5 November 1989 Pages: 18-21
Title: "The characters speak through their clothes"Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Picture special looking at the costumes on The COOK THE THIEF HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: Time Out n998 4 Oct 1989 Pages: 14-16
Title: [Time Out - n998 4 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v56 n670 November 1989 Pages: 323-324
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v56 n670 November 1989: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v58 n4 Autumn 1989 Pages: 277-278
Title: Spit roastArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n689 28 Jan 1989 Page: 68
Title: [Screen International - n689 28 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Films and Filming n420 October 1989 Pages: 26-27,29
Title: Food for thoughtArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway on the COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER, and his ideas on cinema
In: Films and Filming n420 October 1989 Page: 43
Title: [Films and Filming - n420 October 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n999 11 Oct 1989 Page: 33
Title: [Time Out - n999 11 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 Sep 1989 Page: 39
Title: [Variety - 13 Sep 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v302 n32 31 May 1988 Pages: I-7,I-8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v302 n32 31 May 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Screen International n681 3 Dec 1988 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n681 3 Dec 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
Author: MILLER, Cynthia J. Pages: ix, 370 pages
Title: Food, film and culture: a genre study
Author: KELLER, James R. Pages: vi, 209 p.
Title: Reel food: essays on food and film
Author: BOWER, Anne L. Pages: ix, 353 p.
Title: Classical myth and culture in the cinema
Author: WINKLER, Martin M. Pages: ix, 350p.
Title: Peter Greenaway's postmodern/poststructuralist cinema
Author: WILLOQUET-MARICONDI, Paula Pages: xxviii, 360p.
Title: Pastiche: cultural memory in art, film, literature
Author: HOESTEREY, Ingeborg Pages: xiii, 138p.
Title: The films of Peter Greenaway
Author: LAWRENCE, Amy Pages: vii-ix, 225p.
Title: cinéma se regarde: spectacle et specularité
Author: COSTA DE BEAUREGARDE, Raphaëlle Pages: 258p.
Description: Essays on reflexivity and spectatorship in the films of various directors. Most essays in French, some in English.
Title: Illuminating shadows: the mythic power of film
Author: HILL, Geoffrey Pages: 319p.
Description: BABETTE'S FEAST pp. 137-158 BLUE VELVET pp. 212-227 The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER pp. 137-158 FIELD OF DREAMS pp. 297-306 The GRADUATE pp. 194-211 INSIGNIFICANCE pp. 84-108 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE pp. 69-83 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS pp. 161-180 RUMBLE FISH pp. 263-274 The SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA pp. 39-53 SANTA SANGRE pp. 228-260 SHAME pp. 118-136 Det SJUNDE INSEGLET pp. 54-68 TAXI DRIVER pp. 275-287 TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL pp. 181-193
Title: The cook, the thief, his wife & her lover
Author: GREENAWAY, Peter Pages: 96p.
Title: cuisinier, le voleur, sa femme & son amant
Author: GREENAWAY, Peter Pages: 95p.
Description: Text in French.
Title: Fifty key British films
Author: BARROW, Sarah Pages: xviii, 247 pages
Dates: 1989 (Copyright), 13 October 1989 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, FranceDirector: Peter Greenaway
Synopsis: A 'Shakespearean comedy' set in the present day. Spica is the mafioso owner of a gourmet restaurant. Bored with his bad jokes and sexual tyranny, his wife takes a lover. Spica vows revenge.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Revenge, Restaurants, Infidelity
Releases
Date: 1989Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Length: 11139 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2014Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 124 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(39)
In: Empire n224 February 2008 Pages: 152-153Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: Empire n175 January 2004 Page: 198
Title: Remote control: rwdAuthor: [AM] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v41 n2 Winter 2002 Pages: 19-40
Title: The staging of the bourgeois imaginary in The Cook, the ...Author: JOHNSTON, Ruth D. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the function of the "demarcating imperative" mani- fested in the spatial and temporal structures of The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE, & HER LOVER and relates these to its spectacles of disgust and the critique of consumer society.
In: Metro n127/128 Aut/Win 2001 Pages: 129-136
Title: Escape from the kitchenAuthor: GUNDERS, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines the kitchen as a place of escapism through a discus -sion of three films: COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE, EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN and The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE & HER LOVER.
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v27 n2 1999 Pages: 116-124
Title: Peter Greenaway's The Cook the thief his wife and her loverAuthor: D'ARCY, Chantal Cornut-Gentille Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of The COOK, THE THIEF HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: Positif n395 January 1994 Pages: 4-17
Title: Actualité; Peter GreenawayAuthor: MASSON, Alain, CIMENT, Michel Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Discusses Greenaway's work.One article focusing on THE BABY OF MACON. Also interview with him about this film and ment- ioning PROSPERO'S BOOKS, THE DRAUGHTSMAN'S CONTRACT and THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER.
In: Film and Philosophy v1 1994 Pages: 23-28
Title: A Freudian SOlution to the Attraction - Repulsion Response EAuthor: JONES, Elizabeth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Philosophical interpretation of THE COOK, THE THIEF HIS WIFE & HER LOVER, particularly focussing on the effect of the violence in the film
In: Media Information Australia n72 May 1994 Pages: 41-48
Title: Ladies, Bring a poisoned Plate.Author: McENTEE, Joy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dicusses women "revenge" movies. Mentions THELMA AND LOUISE but concentrates on THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER and THE WAR OF THE ROSES.
In: Spectator v14 n1 Autumn 1993 Pages: 6-15
Title: Bulmic Excess and the Films of Peter GreenawayAuthor: BIGA, Tracy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: In an issue of the journal devoted to Excess, this article argues that many aspects of Peter Greenaway's films can be seen references to the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia
In: Cine Cubano n136 Jul/Sept 1992c. Pages: 19-22
Title: Peter GreenawayArticle type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Discussion on his work in particular,A ZED AND TWO NAUGHTS, THE BELLY OF AN ARCHITECT, THE COOK, THE THIEF...,PROSPERO'S BOOK, FOUR AMERICAN...,
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n417/418 December 1992 Pages: 86-98
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n417/418 December 1992: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: In a special issue devoted to Peter Greenaway and his films.
In: Cinéaste v18 n1 1990 Pages: 45-47
Title: [Cinéaste - v18 n1 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v21 n1 July 1990 Pages: 52-53
Title: [Cinefantastique - v21 n1 July 1990: no known title]Author: SCAPPEROTTI, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Brief review.
In: Film Comment v26 n3 May/Jun 1990 Pages: 54-56, 58-60
Title: Food For Thought.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway about his films, including an article on THE COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER.
In: Empire n8 February 1990 Page: 76
Title: Empire directoryAuthor: McILHENEY, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Cinema Papers n78 March 1990 Pages: 38-43, 68-69
Title: [Cinema Papers - n78 March 1990: no known title]Article type: FilmographyLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway in which he discusses the images, motifs, and characters of the film.
In: Films in Review v41 n10 October 1990 Pages: 488-490
Title: [Films in Review - v41 n10 October 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Quarterly v44 n2 Winter 1990/91 Pages: 42-50
Title: [Film Quarterly - v44 n2 Winter 1990/91: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Analytical review.
In: Interview v20 n3 March 1990 Pages: 120-121
Title: [Interview - v20 n3 March 1990: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway about his film the COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: City Limits n438 22 Feb 1990 Page: 55
Title: [City Limits - n438 22 Feb 1990: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Screen International n694 4 Mar 1989 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n694 4 Mar 1989: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n413 March 1989 Page: 3
Title: [Films and Filming - n413 March 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Brief snippet on its shooting, mentioning that Vanessa Redgrave was to have played the female lead but been replaced by Helen Mirren.
In: The Listener v122 n3136 19 Oct 1989 Page: 40, 41
Title: [The Listener - v122 n3136 19 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: City Limits n419 12 Oct 1989 Page: 19, 20
Title: [City Limits - n419 12 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the film. p.19. Article on Michael Nyman's music for the film.
In: City Limits n390 23 Mar 1989 Page: 20
Title: [City Limits - n390 23 Mar 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Comments from Greenaway about the film
In: Positif n345 November 1989 Pages: 9-10, 11-16
Title: [Positif - n345 November 1989: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Review of the film, followed by an interview with Greenaway in which he discusses the film, including the sets, costumes and characters.
In: Empire n5 November 1989 Page: 78
Title: Empire DirectoryAuthor: MOUNT, John Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n723 23 Sep 1989 Page: 8
Title: [Screen International - n723 23 Sep 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Venice festival review
In: Empire n5 November 1989 Pages: 18-21
Title: "The characters speak through their clothes"Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Picture special looking at the costumes on The COOK THE THIEF HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER
In: Time Out n998 4 Oct 1989 Pages: 14-16
Title: [Time Out - n998 4 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v56 n670 November 1989 Pages: 323-324
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v56 n670 November 1989: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v58 n4 Autumn 1989 Pages: 277-278
Title: Spit roastArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n689 28 Jan 1989 Page: 68
Title: [Screen International - n689 28 Jan 1989: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Films and Filming n420 October 1989 Pages: 26-27,29
Title: Food for thoughtArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Peter Greenaway on the COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER, and his ideas on cinema
In: Films and Filming n420 October 1989 Page: 43
Title: [Films and Filming - n420 October 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n999 11 Oct 1989 Page: 33
Title: [Time Out - n999 11 Oct 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 13 Sep 1989 Page: 39
Title: [Variety - 13 Sep 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v302 n32 31 May 1988 Pages: I-7,I-8
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v302 n32 31 May 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
In: Screen International n681 3 Dec 1988 Page: 2
Title: [Screen International - n681 3 Dec 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
Title: What's eating you?: food and horror on screenAuthor: MILLER, Cynthia J. Pages: ix, 370 pages
Title: Food, film and culture: a genre study
Author: KELLER, James R. Pages: vi, 209 p.
Title: Reel food: essays on food and film
Author: BOWER, Anne L. Pages: ix, 353 p.
Title: Classical myth and culture in the cinema
Author: WINKLER, Martin M. Pages: ix, 350p.
Title: Peter Greenaway's postmodern/poststructuralist cinema
Author: WILLOQUET-MARICONDI, Paula Pages: xxviii, 360p.
Title: Pastiche: cultural memory in art, film, literature
Author: HOESTEREY, Ingeborg Pages: xiii, 138p.
Title: The films of Peter Greenaway
Author: LAWRENCE, Amy Pages: vii-ix, 225p.
Title: cinéma se regarde: spectacle et specularité
Author: COSTA DE BEAUREGARDE, Raphaëlle Pages: 258p.
Description: Essays on reflexivity and spectatorship in the films of various directors. Most essays in French, some in English.
Title: Illuminating shadows: the mythic power of film
Author: HILL, Geoffrey Pages: 319p.
Description: BABETTE'S FEAST pp. 137-158 BLUE VELVET pp. 212-227 The COOK, THE THIEF, HIS WIFE AND HER LOVER pp. 137-158 FIELD OF DREAMS pp. 297-306 The GRADUATE pp. 194-211 INSIGNIFICANCE pp. 84-108 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE pp. 69-83 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS pp. 161-180 RUMBLE FISH pp. 263-274 The SAILOR WHO FELL FROM GRACE WITH THE SEA pp. 39-53 SANTA SANGRE pp. 228-260 SHAME pp. 118-136 Det SJUNDE INSEGLET pp. 54-68 TAXI DRIVER pp. 275-287 TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL pp. 181-193
Title: The cook, the thief, his wife & her lover
Author: GREENAWAY, Peter Pages: 96p.
Title: cuisinier, le voleur, sa femme & son amant
Author: GREENAWAY, Peter Pages: 95p.
Description: Text in French.
Title: Fifty key British films
Author: BARROW, Sarah Pages: xviii, 247 pages