Enrichment in the Fall
Food for All in 5 Movies
October 14-15 and 21-22
Discovery Cinema
Along with a rich program, five food-related movies and documentary will be shown during the weekends. Each screening will be followed by a discussion with passionate speakers.
Friday, October 14
4:00-5:45 pm
How could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of our food in the trash? In a very convincing way, this documentary film raises the issue of food waste and food rescue.
Followed by a discussion with the Student Green Group.
This documentary is suitable for the whole family.
8:00-10:00 pm
Be ready for a culinary tour of the northern England kitchens! In this road-food-movie, Steve Coogan tours the country’s finest restaurants, with his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.
Followed by a discussion with Mark Tester, Professor of Bioscience, Chair 2016 Enrichment Programs.
This movie is suitable for attendees age 15+.
Saturday, October 15
6:00-8:00 pm
A chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family.
Followed by a discussion with our special guest, German Chef Bernd Arold.
Children under 17 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, October 21
8:00-10:00 pm
We go back and forth between the stories of two women learning to cook and finding success. Sympathetic, loving husbands support them both, and friendships too, add zest.
Followed by a discussion with Melanie Balkner-Zielke and Philippa Arkley, leaders of KAUST cookbook project.
This movie is suitable for the whole family (rated PG).
Saturday October 22
4:00-6:00 pm
It is time to catch up if you have not yet watched the hilariously animated production ‘Ratatouille’, featuring a rat named Remy dreaming to become a great French chef. Its passion for cooking sets into motion a hysterical rat race that turns the culinary world of Paris upside down.
Followed by a discussion with Dawood Bin Ayoob Dowlet, Tamimi Diner Executive Chef.
This animated movie is suitable for the whole family (rated PG).
Don’t miss out, book your seat now on the Enrichment website!
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These events are brought to you by the Office of Enrichment Programs in collaboration with the University Library and Recreation.
Do we need to register for the movies or can we just show up ?
Dear Enas,
Thank you for your interest in our movie selection at the upcoming the Enrichment in the Fall program. We strongly advise you to register as we have limited seats available for the movies as well as for other events. You can sign up for events simply by using your KAUST credentials at: enrichment.kaust.edu.sa.
If you have any other questions, please email us at: contactWEP@kaust.edu.sa.
Hope to see you at one of our events!
Bakhta