Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel
In 19th century Denmark, two adult sisters live in an isolated village with their father, who is the honored pastor of a small Protestant church that is almost a sect unto itself. Although they each a...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 23, 2001
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November 8, 2008Unlike other films, Babette's Feast had the strongest spiritual impact of any film I have ever seen. Set in a rugged fishing village in 1871 Denmark, shows the impact of a French housekeeper (Stephane Audran) on two pious sisters who carry on their late father's work as pastor of...( read more)
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August 15, 2008For some reason I was convinced it was one of the great unknown masterpieces of the Scandinavian cinema... well let me assure you it is not.
It is totally boring. The most convincing actor is a turtle that is about to be eaten. It has no interest nor politically nor psychological...( read more) -
July 12, 2007You can't watch this movie on an empty stomach -- When it first came out, in Minneapolis, You could actually by Babette's Feast for about $50!
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September 21, 2009Something very appealing in its simplicity. Religious abstinence vs very yummy food!
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October 9, 2009well its a great film . i watched it in 1987 and 1-2 times after ...Denmark and the countries around have a great mythology . and in the most very special films the religion element have a basic role . SO when a good friend remind it to me , the first thought was the pastor fathe...( read more)
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October 7, 2009Babette's Feast (Danish: Babettes gæstebud) is a 1987 Danish film directed by Gabriel Axel . The film's screenplay was written by Gabriel Axel based on the story by Isak Dinesen (Karen Blixen), who also wrote the story which inspired the 1985 Academy Award winning film Out of Afr...( read more)
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September 20, 2009A brilliant movie I saw years ago. As far as I remember Babette puts on a massive feast for a group of diverse people and with each meal that they eat they become more open and friendlier. It's lovely to see the storyline unfold as it shows you what food made with love can do.
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April 6, 2008I think you should all know that Babette's Feast is based on a story by Isak Dinesen, also the source of the very different Out of Africa (1985). Isak Dinesen alias Tania Blixen alias Karen Blixen
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