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Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast. Written and directed by Gabriel Axel, from a short story by Out of Africa's Isak Dinesen, this Oscar(r)-winning*film offers "an irresistible mixture of dry wit and robust humanity" (Newsweek). Onthe desolate coast of Denmark live Martina and Philippa, the beautiful daughters of a devout clergyman who preaches salvation through self-denial. Both girls sacrifice youthful passion to faith and duty, and even many years after their father's death, they keep his austere teachings alive among thetownspeople. But with the arrival of Babette, a mysterious refugee from France's civil war, life for the sisters and their tiny hamlet begins to change. Soon, Babette has convinced them to try something truly outrageousa gourmet French meal! Her feast, of course, scandalizes the local elders. Just who is this strangely talented Babette, who has terrified this pious town with the prospect of losing their souls for enjoying too much earthly pleasure *1987: Foreign Language Film
G**A
A film that nourishes the soul
I watched "Babette's feast" several times, enjoying first the dialogue and the narrative, then the cinematography that often reminds interiors by the Flemish painters. The story speaks to the soul, showing how we were made both spiritual and natural beings, able to enjoy the gifts coming from creation as well the spiritual uplifting coming from sincere, unselfish and unmotivated love. I will watch it again and again and will enjoy it each time.
A**R
All good
All good
H**S
In Danish with subtitles
Gorgeous film. Very quiet - the story from a different age. Delves deep into the hearts of the protagonists, displaying the way of love, not straight but beautifully interwoven between lives..A chef channels all her expertise and love into one magnificent meal, which changes the hearts of those who eat it.Wonderful!
L**D
A ‘ Feast’ of a story, visually.
I have great memories of watching this film in my childhood home during Christmas. The volume and variety of food created, putting everyone’s Christmas dinner to shame. Babette’s Feast is a feast for the eyes, and feels like an old Fairy Tale, full of imagery, tradition and a moral message. Superb!
P**A
Art
lots can be doneI'm deaf-ish, so subtitles :- good
R**N
A Christian Community brought back to understanding
A fascinating look at the Christian religion in Denmark in the early 1900's ans seeing the way that someone coming from a different country and background can profoundly change opinions and people's relationships with one another in a small community. Extremely thought provoking and not at all surprising that it one so many film awards
D**H
In Danish
In Danish, with English sub-titles.
R**I
I found it!
Wonderful movie. So happy I could find it on Amazon
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