Babette's Feast (1987)

Mercy is Infinite

Inspired by Babette’s feast, the General (Jarl Kulle) gives a heartfelt speech about mercy.

Directed by Gabriel Axel.

© MGM 2012

Released in 1987 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Military Officer
  • character-type: Elderly Person
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Inspirational Speeches
  • primary-genre: Foreign
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Scandinavian Movies
  • secondary-genre: Foreign
  • secondary-genre: Foreign Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Danish Movies
  • mood: Family-Friendly
  • mood: Feel-Good
  • primary-occasion: Grab a Bite
  • secondary-occasion: Dinner
  • prop: Fork
  • setting: Dinner Table
  • setting: Dining Room
  • theme: Appreciation
  • theme: Religion
  • theme: Mercy
  • theme: Truth
  • actor: Birgitte Federspiel
  • actor: Jarl Kulle
  • director: Gabriel Axel
  • producer: Bo Christensen
  • producer: Just Betzer
  • producer: Benni Korzen
  • producer: Pernille Siesbye
  • cinematographer: Henning Kristiansen
  • composer: Per Nørgaard
  • editor: Finn Henriksen
  • costume-designer: Karl Lagerfeld
  • costume-designer: Pia Myrdal
  • costume-designer: Annelise Hauberg
  • production-designer: Sven Wichmann
  • role-name: General Lorens Löwenhielm
  • role-name: Martine
  • screenwriter: Karen Blixen
  • screenwriter: Gabriel Axel
  • year: 1987
  • studio: MGM

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