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Babette's Feast

Original title: Babettes gæstebud
  • 19871987
  • GG
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
20K
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Stéphane Audran in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
20K
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  • Director
    • Gabriel Axel
  • Writers
    • Karen Blixen(short story)
    • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stéphane Audran
    • Bodil Kjer
    • Birgitte Federspiel
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gabriel Axel
  • Writers
    • Karen Blixen(short story)
    • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stéphane Audran
    • Bodil Kjer
    • Birgitte Federspiel
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 124User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 12 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Babette's Feast
    Trailer 1:27
    Babette's Feast

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    Stéphane Audran in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Vibeke Hastrup, Pouel Kern, and Hanne Stensgaard in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Stéphane Audran, Birgitte Federspiel, and Bodil Kjer in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Vibeke Hastrup, Pouel Kern, and Hanne Stensgaard in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Asta Esper Hagen Andersen, Jarl Kulle, and Ebba With in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Jean-Philippe Lafont in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Stéphane Audran in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Stéphane Audran in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Stéphane Audran, Birgitte Federspiel, and Bodil Kjer in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Birgitte Federspiel and Jarl Kulle in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Vibeke Hastrup and Gudmar Klöfving in Babettes gæstebud (1987)
    Stéphane Audran in Babettes gæstebud (1987)

    Top cast

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    Stéphane Audran
    Stéphane Audran
    • Babette Hersantas Babette Hersant
    Bodil Kjer
    Bodil Kjer
    • Filippaas Filippa
    Birgitte Federspiel
    Birgitte Federspiel
    • Martineas Martine
    Jarl Kulle
    Jarl Kulle
    • General Lorens Löwenhielmas General Lorens Löwenhielm…
    Jean-Philippe Lafont
    Jean-Philippe Lafont
    • Achille Papinas Achille Papin
    • (as Jean Philippe Lafont)
    Bibi Andersson
    Bibi Andersson
    • Swedish Lady-in-Waitingas Swedish Lady-in-Waiting
    Ghita Nørby
    Ghita Nørby
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    Asta Esper Hagen Andersen
    • Annaas Anna
    • (as Asta Esper Andersen)
    Thomas Antoni
    • Swedish Lieutenantas Swedish Lieutenant
    Gert Bastian
    • Poor Manas Poor Man
    Viggo Bentzon
    • Fisherman in Rowboatas Fisherman in Rowboat
    Vibeke Hastrup
    Vibeke Hastrup
    • Young Martineas Young Martine
    Therese Højgaard Christensen
    • Martha - Father's Maidas Martha - Father's Maid
    Pouel Kern
    Pouel Kern
    • Pastoras Pastor
    Cay Kristiansen
    • Poulas Poul
    Lars Lohmann
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    Tine Miehe-Renard
    • Löwenhielm's Wifeas Löwenhielm's Wife
    Lisbeth Movin
    Lisbeth Movin
    • Widowas Widow
    • Director
      • Gabriel Axel
    • Writers
      • Karen Blixen(short story)
      • Gabriel Axel(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    In a remote 19th-century Danish village, two sisters lead a rigid life centered around their father, the local minister, and their church. Both had opportunities to leave the village: one could have married a young army officer and the other, a French opera singer. Their father objected in each case, and they spent their lives caring for him. Many years later - their father is now deceased - they take in French refugee, Babette Hersant, who agrees to work as their servant. After winning the lottery, Babette wants to repay the sisters for their kindness and offers to cook a French meal for them and their friends on the 100th anniversary of their father's birth. It proves to be an eye-opening experience for everyone. —garykmcd
    • cooking
    • feast
    • mother son relationship
    • piano
    • gourmet
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    • Taglines
      • Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • G
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      First Danish movie to win an Academy Award for best foreign language film.
    • Goofs
      In 1871 Babette pays with skilling, which was the currency used at that time; 14 years later, Babette still uses skilling, but Denmark changed the currency in 1875 from skilling to kroner and orer.
    • Quotes

      General Lorens Löwenhielm: Mercy and truth have met together. Righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another. Man, in his weakness and shortsightedness believes he must make choices in this life. He trembles at the risks he takes. We do know fear. But no. Our choice is of no importance. There comes a time when our eyes are opened and we come to realize that mercy is infinite. We need only await it with confidence and receive it with gratitude. Mercy imposes no conditions. And lo! Everything we have chosen has been granted to us. And everything we rejected has also been granted. Yes, we even get back what we rejected. For mercy and truth have met together, and righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another.

    • Connections
      Edited into Eventyret om dansk film 18: Nye perspektiver - 1970-1987 (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Waltz in A flat Op.39 No.15, arranged for orchestra
      (uncredited)

      Written by Johannes Brahms

      Played during the dance hosted by the Royal family

    User reviews124

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    The feast of life
    This movie came aside as a shock in the eighties.Far from trends,that is to say in the heart of sincere creativity,Babettes gaestebud stands as one of the finest movies of its time.Stephane Audran,the wonderful actress of her ex-husband Claude Chabrol's greatest achievements (le boucher,la rupture,les noces rouges,all unqualified musts for movie buffs)gave a lifetime performance.To see her prepare with love and affection her meal is a feast for the eyes.All the people who saw this masterpiece actually tasted,ate Babette's culinary triumph. But the most moving part of the story is its conclusion:Babette was a great French chef,she was famous,now she found a new homeland but her heyday is behind her and she won't never be allowed to come back to her dear France.So the two old sisters do comfort her:In heaven,there will be huge kitchens where she'll cook for eternity.While sharing her fortune with her new friends,Babette changed their life,she gave them pleasure and a magic evening they would remember forever.In this simple but extraordinary screenplay,human warmth is everywhere,and I wish everybody a Babette's feast,would it be only for one starry night...
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    • dbdumonteil
    • Jun 29, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Denmark
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • French
      • Swedish
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Babettes Fest
    • Filming locations
      • Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Panorama Film A/S
      • Nordisk Film
      • Det Danske Filminstitut
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,398,938
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,637,920
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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