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202378 minPGdocumentary

Culinary Heritage

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Stella

202378 minPGdocumentary

Ciro Oliva, owner of Concettina ai Tre Santi in Naples, Italy, aims for a Michelin Star amid the challenges of the competitive restaurant industry.

Culinary Heritage

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Stella

2023• 78 minPG

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Ciro Oliva, owner of Concettina ai Tre Santi in Naples, Italy, aims for a Michelin Star amid the challenges of the competitive restaurant industry.

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Tyler Doehringdirector

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Ciro Oliva runs Concettina ai Tre Santi, a pizzeria located in Naples, Italy. He aims for a Michelin Star, a significant goal in the culinary field. Oliva faces pressure from the Michelin organization and competition from other chefs. The film follows his dedication to Neapolitan pizza and the challenges he meets in the restaurant industry. Directed by Tyler Doehring, "Stella" has a runtime of 78 minutes.

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