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visually pleasant
The movie was visually pleasant. I found it to be metaphorical enough to merit a second and perhaps a third and later on a fourth and fifth watching. I am interested in the concept of an old man binding a group of followers to the memory of his charismatic and dead teachings for a long while, even though they themselves have lost sight of any truth in anything he might have taught. Religion deadens passion and enjoyment and truth and the capacity for relationship. People will gladly substitute the memory of a dead man's teaching for pleasure, whether it be in eating or drinking or exploring one's God given gifts... whether it be love, or children, or learning. People believe they have made a good trade. Because they have failed to face life, they have not made mistakes, and because of this they believe they are good. People go gently to hell never having lived.

Babette's Feast
"Feast" is subtle, sensitive and profound. The centerpiece of the film, both visually and thematically, is the magnificent meal that Babette prepares for her austere benefactors after winning a lottery-the significance of which soon becomes evident. With Axel's restrained direction and superb performances all around, "Feast" earned an Oscar for Best Foreign Film, and deserves an honorary spot at any film or food lover's table. Don't miss the old general's concluding speech!

Babette
Service was very good. As the DVD will be a Christmas present, it has not been opened or watched.

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