Anatomy of a relationship: A delirious dissection of the dilemmas of two intellectuals who can't quite make their sex life work; a confessional film about Moullet and his wife. Genesis of a meal: Involves an economic comparison from production to consumption of a can of Senegalese tuna, a French omelet, an Ecuadorian banana, and a reel of 35mm film--which are all staples in Moullet's "diet."

"In The Coming Famine, Julian Cribb lays out a vivid picture of impending planetary crisis--a global food shortage that threatens to hit by midcentury--which he argues would dwarf any in our previous experience. Cribb's comprehensive assessment points to a dangerous confluence of shortages--of water, land, energy, technology, and knowledge--combined with an increased demand created by population and economic growth. Writing in brisk, accessible prose,...

Investigates the trends and technologies that are transforming the world of food, including America's obsession with Japan, genetic engineering, and nanotechnology.

"An exploration of the global meaning of food and what all of us can do to exercise power over the food industry and, ultimately, our environment"--Provided by the publisher.

Investigates the hidden connection between global food and global finance by asking the simple question: Why can't delicious, inexpensive, and healthy food be available to everyone on Earth? Reveals that money pouring into the global derivatives market in grain futures is having astonishing consequences that reach far beyond your dinner table, including the Arab Spring, bankrupt farmers, starving masses, and armies of scientists creating new GMO foods...

In the mountains of France, the mayor of a small town has changed the school's lunch menu to locally grown organic foods in order to bring safe food products and healthy diet to the children. We learn about the abuses of the food industry, the challenges and rewards of safe food production, and the practical solutions that we can all take part in. Features interviews with children, parents, teachers, scientists, and more.