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Mostly Martha

Bella Martha

2001

A brilliant, controlling head chef who lives only for her kitchen has her ordered world upended when tragedy leaves her the guardian of her young niece — just as an easygoing Italian cook joins the restaurant. A warm romantic comedy-drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Austrian Films

This film is stop 9 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Austria. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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