Babette's Feast (1987)★ 8.0/10
- Drama
Directed by: Gabriel Axel
Written by: Karen Blixen, Gabriel Axel
A French servant repays two Danish sisters with a feast that stirs change and emotion in their devout village.
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Cast & crew
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Stéphane AudranBabette
Bodil KjerFilippa
Birgitte FederspielMartine
Jarl KulleGeneral Löwenhielm
Jean-Philippe LafontAchille Papin
Bibi AnderssonSvensk Hofdame
Ghita NørbyFortælleren (voice)
Asta Esper Hagen AndersenAnnaThomas AntoniSvenk LøjtnantGert BastianFattig mandViggo BentzonFisker i robåd
Vibeke HastrupMartine som ungVideos
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Awards · 2 wins, 6 nominations
See all ›- WinnerBAFTA Awards 1989BAFTA Film Award · Best Film not in the English Language
- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 1989Golden Globe · Best Foreign Language Film
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1989BAFTA Film Award · Best Screenplay - Adapted
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1989BAFTA Film Award · Best Cinematography
- NomineeBAFTA Awards 1989BAFTA Film Award · Best Film
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Anita_KempSeptember 22, 2025
Anita_KempSeptember 22, 2025Few films capture joy as effortlessly as this one. The lavish feast delights not only the senses but also the soul, and the subtle expressions of the diners evoke a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. Through food, the film celebrates happiness, love, and the fragile beauty of peace, with dialogue that lingers long after the credits roll.
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Scott_FletcherSeptember 22, 2025
Scott_FletcherSeptember 22, 2025A beautifully tender film that celebrates the power of generosity, compassion, and the quiet resilience of women through the profound emotional bonds between three female characters. Using the elegance of a French banquet as both a metaphor and centerpiece, the film reflects on humanity’s longing for freedom, beauty, and spiritual fulfillment. It’s a warm, nourishing experience in every sense.
