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ROMANCE . 2014 . 1h 46m . German . 3.9/10

Der Koch_

Maravan, aged 24, is a Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, working as casual help in a highly rated, gourmet restaurant in Zurich. It is also well below his own standards, because he is a gifted and highly passionate cook. In Sri Lanka his grandmother initiated him in the culinary arts, not least in the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine. When Maravan loses his job his colleague Andrea persuades him into a deal of the special kind: a joint catering venture for love menus.

Director Ralf Huettner
Starring Hamza Jeetooa, Jessica Schwarz, Hanspeter Müller
3.9/10
Rating
1h 46m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Maravan, aged 24, is a Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, working as casual help in a highly rated, gourmet restaurant in Zurich. It is also well below his own standards, because he is a gifted and highly passionate cook. In Sri Lanka his grandmother initiated him in the culinary arts, not least in the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine. When Maravan loses his job his colleague Andrea persuades him into a deal of the special kind: a joint catering venture for love menus.

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Director
Der Koch was directed by Ralf Huettner.
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Cast
Hamza Jeetooa stars as Maravan in Der Koch.
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Year context
Der Koch was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Der Koch is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
German
Country
India, Germany, CH
Rating
3.9/10 (9 votes)
Popularity
4
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Der Koch about?
Maravan, aged 24, is a Tamil asylum seeker in Switzerland, working as casual help in a highly rated, gourmet restaurant in Zurich. It is also well below his own standards, because he is a gifted and highly passionate cook. In Sri Lanka his grandmother initiated him in the culinary arts, not least in the secrets of aphrodisiacal cuisine. When Maravan loses his job his colleague Andrea persuades him into a deal of the special kind: a joint catering venture for love menus.
How long is Der Koch?
Der Koch has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Der Koch?
Der Koch was directed by Ralf Huettner.
Who stars in Der Koch?
The cast of Der Koch includes Hamza Jeetooa, Jessica Schwarz, Hanspeter Müller, Yrsa Daley-Ward, Max Rüdlinger.
What is the rating of Der Koch?
Der Koch has a rating of 3.9 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Drama
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