Delicacy (2011)

A French woman mourning over the death of her husband three years prior is courted by a Swedish co-worker.

Directors:

David Foenkinos, Stéphane Foenkinos

Writers:

David Foenkinos (scenario), David Foenkinos (novel)

Stars:

Audrey Tautou, François Damiens, Bruno Todeschini

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Audrey Tautou	...	Nathalie Kerr
François Damiens	...	Markus Lundell
Bruno Todeschini	...	Charles
Mélanie Bernier	...	Chloé, la secrétaire de Nathalie
Joséphine de Meaux	...	Sophie
Pio Marmaï	...	François
Monique Chaumette	...	Madeleine, la grand-mère
Marc Citti	...	Pierre
Alexandre Pavloff	...	Benoît (as Alexandre Pavloff de la Comédie Française)
Vittoria Scognamiglio	...	La mère de François
Olivier Cruveiller	...	Le père de François
Ariane Ascaride	...	La mère de Nathalie
Christophe Malavoy	...	Le père de Nathalie
Audrey Fleurot	...	Ingrid, la secrétaire de Charles
Bénédicte-Lala Ernoult	...	L'ouvreuse du théâtre (as Bénédicte Ernoult)

Storyline

A French woman mourning over the death of her husband three years prior is courted by a Swedish co-worker.

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Plot Keywords:

co worker | loss of husband | overcoming grief | loss of loved one | office romance | 

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Taglines:

A new romantic comedy about Love, Fate and other Delicacies.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some strong language

Did You Know?

Trivia

David foenkinos, the author of the novel, appears in 38th minute, being the first man descending the public stairs.

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Quotes

Markus Lundl: Elle me permet d'être la meilleure version de moi même.
[She let me be the best possible version of myself]

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Cabin in the Woods (2012)

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Soundtracks

"It's A Wonderful Life'
Written by Mark Linkous
Performed by Sparklehorse

User Reviews

Language is a big thing

Some movies are best seen in their original language without subtitles, some dubbed in your own language and some just with subtitles. La Delicatesse is a film which should be seen in French without subtitles which is how it impacts the viewer most. And rather than the 6 it gets on average rises to a more deserved 8.5 IMO. Romantic comedy for those in need of love. Works if you're in or out of a relationship. I still don't get the reason Nathalie kisses Marcus but everything after that makes sense, even feels very realistic as I can associate with most of the elements of the central theme of the movie, from Marcus's point of view to her boss's point of view having encountered both situations. The film is sweet and carries you on a dream, but isn't this what films are best for? Makes very nice viewing on cold winter nights.

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French Swedish

Release Date:

21 December 2011 (France)

Also Known As:

Delicacy

Filming Locations:

Gare de Montgeroult - Courcelles, Rue du Moulin, Montgeroult, Val d'Oise, France

Box Office

Budget:

EUR7,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$498,584

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,597,420

Company Credits

Production Co:

2.4.7. Films, France 2 Cinéma, StudioCanal

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1