Chez Schwartz is a cinematic portrait of a 75-year-old Montreal landmark deli, showcasing a year in its life through changing seasons. The film follows the daily routines of the deli's staff, including waiters, busboys, meat cutters, and grill men, many of whom are immigrants from various countries. As the camera captures the preparation and consumption of smoked meat and condiments, it also delves into the stories of the staff and the panhandlers who have made the deli a part of their lives.
Chez Schwartz
A documentary that delves into the daily operations of Schwartz's Deli, a 75-year-old institution in Montreal's historic Main, showcasing the inner workings of the deli through the changing seasons.