BABETTE’S FEAST (CERT. U)
DENMARK 1987 DIRECTED BY GABRIEL AXEL
COLOUR 1h 43m
WITH: STÉPHANE AUDRAN, JARL KULLE, BODIL KJER, BIRGITTE FEDERSPIEL
An adaptation of a story by Karen Blixen about a mysterious Frenchwoman who takes refuge in a remote Danish village. After many years of house-keeping, she prepares a sumptuous dinner for her dour hosts with meticulous attention to detail.
Film starts at 7.30pm
Academy Award (Oscar): Best Foreign Language Film
Cannes Film Festival: Prize of Ecumenical Jury
‘The slender anecdote becomes something more through the nice insights of Blixen and Axel: a
mystical fusion of bodily and spiritual delight.’ – Sheila Johnston, The Independent
‘The joy is in the lightness of touch, the graceful presentation of the mysteries and subtleties of the
tale and the human kindness tempered by an underlying incisive edge.’ – Victoria Mather, The Daily Telegraph
‘The actual preparation and cooking of the repast – which took two weeks’ filming – is itself a minifilm of mouth-watering finesse.’ – Alexander Walker, Evening Standard
‘The film captures – deliciously – the transformative joy of gathering around a table to share food and companionship.’ – Joanne Sasvari, Vancouver Sun
