Directed by:
Gabriel AxelScreenplay:
Gabriel AxelCinematography:
Henning KristiansenCast:
Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle, Jean-Philippe Lafont, Bibi Andersson, Ghita Nørby (narrator), Asta Esper Andersen (more)VOD (4)
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On the 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 the town’s people. 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 outrageous a 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? (official distributor synopsis)
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I don't really know what to make of this film. On the one hand, especially in the direction of the actors, it felt somewhat Bergman-esque, but at the same time, in terms of the plot, it's not quite as substantial. It might have a bit of Hour of the Wolf, but it's more of its opposite. I really don't know. This is a movie I might have to watch again. The list is growing.
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