The Bocuse d'Or is the world's most prestigious cooking competition, where the pressure and the stakes could not be higher. Twenty-four teams train for months for a single, five-hour 'cook-off' in Lyon- the ultimate challenge of whose cuisine reigns supreme. Technical and mental fortitude and split-second decisions can make all the difference. With its riveting details and revelatory depictions of chefs in action, KNIVES AT DAWN delivers fascinating insights into what drives chefs in their pursuit of excellence and perfection.