Babette's Feast

★★★★★

Original title: Babettes gæstebud

“Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.”

1987 · 1 h 43 min

Directed by Gabriel Axel

Drama

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Cast

Stéphane Audran Bodil Kjer Birgitte Federspiel Jarl Kulle Jean-Philippe Lafont Bibi Andersson

Credits

Written by: Karen Blixen

Plot

In a remote 19th-century Danish village, two pious sisters take in a French refugee as their cook, and she prepares a magnificent dinner that transforms the austere community.

Sinekatalog’s take

A gentle, beautiful film about generosity, art and grace.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (24,315 votes)
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