Delicatessen

Synopsis

Delicatessen is a dark and whimsical French black comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro. Set in a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce, the film follows the peculiar residents of an apartment building who are entangled in a series of bizarre and macabre events. When former circus clown Louison arrives to work as a handyman, he becomes involved in a romantic relationship with the landlord's daughter Julie. As the butcher in the building plans to turn Louison into his next meat source, a quirky and surreal story unfolds with themes of love, survival, and the human condition.

Cast

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  Dominique Pinon

  Louison

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  Marie-Laure Dougnac

  Julie Clapet

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  Jean-Claude Dreyfus

  Clapet

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  Karin Viard

  Mademoiselle Plusse

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  Ticky Holgado

  Marcel Tapioca

• Pascal Benezech

  Tried to Escape

Reviews

Critics have praised Delicatessen for its unique visual style, dark humor, and unconventional storytelling. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a solid rating of 90%, with the consensus stating, 'Delicatessen is a masterclass in offbeat cinema, blending genres with darkly comic flair.' IMDb rates the movie 7.5/10, with viewers appreciating its imaginative plot and strong performances. Metacritic also gives a favorable score of 66/100, describing the film as a 'quirky and inventive take on the post-apocalyptic genre'. However, some reviewers found the film's dark themes and humor unsettling, leading to mixed reactions from audiences. Despite this, Delicatessen has gained a cult following for its originality and creativity.

See also

The City of Lost Children

Micmacs

The Dish

Tokyo Tribe