Movie

Delicatessen

1991 · 99 min

A grimy, whimsical fever dream that mixes slapstick, dread, and romance into a uniquely offbeat experience.

Tagline: A futuristic comic feast.
Overview: In a post-apocalyptic world, the residents of an apartment above the butcher shop receive an occasional delicacy of meat, something that is in low supply. A young man new in town falls in love with the butcher's daughter, which causes conflicts in her family, who need the young man for other business-related purposes.
How it feels: Whimsical, absurd, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, love, isolation, found family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
love
isolation
found family
corruption
Places: single country house
big city
Era: near-future
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild