Babette's Feast
"Artistic, sensual and sacred passions unite in Babette's Feast."
Originally released in 1987. Babette's Feast is a drama/history film. directed by Gabriel Axel.
Starring Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, and Birgitte Federspiel
Synopsis
A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (430 votes)
Box Office
$4.4M
Worldwide gross
Language
DA
Original language
Country
Denmark
Production
Director
Top Cast
Stéphane Audran
as Babette
Bodil Kjer
as Filippa
Birgitte Federspiel
as Martine
Jarl Kulle
as General Lorens Löwenhielm
Jean-Philippe Lafont
as Achille Papin
Bibi Andersson
as Svensk hofdame
Ghita Nørby
as Fortæller (stemme)
Asta Esper Hagen Andersen
as Anna
Thomas Antoni
as Svensk Løjtnant
Hanne Stensgaard
as Filippa som ung
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DA
- Revenue
- $4,398,938
Production Companies
- Rungstedlundfonden
- Det Danske Filminstitut
- Nordisk Film Denmark
- Panorama-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Babette's Feast about?
A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of one exquisite meal to a circle of starkly pious villagers in late 19th century Denmark.
Who directed Babette's Feast?
Babette's Feast was directed by Gabriel Axel.
How long is Babette's Feast?
Babette's Feast has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Babette's Feast released?
Babette's Feast was released on August 11, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Babette's Feast?
The main cast of Babette's Feast includes Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle, Jean-Philippe Lafont.
Is Babette's Feast worth watching?
Babette's Feast has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 430 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.