Synopsis
Babette's Feast is a heartwarming tale about a French refugee, Babette, who settles in a small Danish village. She brings change and joy to the pious and simple community with her extravagant and delicious cooking, particularly through a grand feast that she meticulously prepares.
Why Watch It
During the late 19th century, a strict religious community in a Danish village takes in a French refugee from the Franco-Prussian War as a servant to the late pastor's daughters.
Did You Know?
- First Danish film to win the Academy Award for Foreign Language Film.
- Based on a story by 'Out of Africa' author Isak Dinesen.
- Babette's real-life counterpart was a woman named Théodore Géricault.
- The feast cost 10,000 francs, the same as Babette's lottery winnings.
- The character Babette is French, yet the actress is Danish.
Iconic Quotes
- An artist is never poor.
- Mercy and truth have met together.
- Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist.
- In Paradise you will be the great artist God meant you to be.
- Babette, you are a very great artist, a true artist who gave and forgave everything.
