Red Obsession is a 2013 Australian documentary film narrated by Russell Crowe, collecting interviews with winemakers and wine lovers across the world.

France’s Bordeaux region has long commanded respect for its coveted wine, but shifts in the global marketplace mean that a new, voracious consumer base in China is buying up this finite product. Narrated by Russell Crowe, Red Obsession is a fascinating look at our changing international economy and how an obsession in Shanghai affects the most illustrious vineyards in France.

• Nominated Best Documentary Feature, Tribeca Film Festival (2013)

Red Obsession Documentary Reviews

“Who'd have thought a film combining red wine with economics could be so informative and entertaining? Red Obsession is one of the year's best documentaries.” ABC Radio Aus

“A concise portrait of not only the historic Bordeaux region of France, but also of the way its business has been impacted-for good and ill-by China's emergence as a superpower.” AV Club

“The footage of Bordeaux is awe-inspiring, with aerial shots of the great chateaux and the vineyards. Closeups of the labels from the different chateaux abound, along with luscious shots of glimmering wine being poured. The obsessive nature of the entire industry is reflected in these shots, a good marriage of theme and form.” RogerEbert.com

“The film isn't so much about wine but about the unstoppable rise of China as the world's next pace-setter…A very entertaining doc, regardless of whether you like a drop.” 3AW

“Like a fine wine whose pleasures go far beyond its bouquet, the winding journey of this Australian co-production (with France, UK, China and Hong Kong) is long and far-reaching” Urban Cinefile Aus