Au Menu: Delicatessen

Delicatessen
Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet • 1991 • 99 mins • France

Join us as we continue our cinematic journey into the world of gastronomy, this time with a post-apocalyptic black comedy just in time for Halloween!

In October we continuing our journey in the culinary area, but with another kind of movie!

Delicatessen is a fearsomely intense movie that mixes moods with formidable assurance. - Los Angeles Times

From the acclaimed directors that later brough you Amélie, Delicatessen is a nightmare comedy set in a grim, post-apocalyptic French city where meat-eaters prey on each other and vegetarians live as rebels in the sewers. Despite its bleak setting, the film adopts a bizarre, playful tone. It juxtaposes macabre imagery and shocking violence with a wistful, almost childlike perspective, capturing decaying hotel rooms and insane acts with a wacky, innocent eye.

★★★★

Cultural Programs Team Hot Take: Delicatessen is a remarkable film that blends a post-apocalyptic setting with excellent dark humor, making it a truly engaging experience. Its impressive cast and captivating sound design make it stand out from more conventional offerings! With its striking images and macabre jolts, the film will stick with you long after you’ve left the theater..

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🍷 Enjoy a complimentary glass of Bourgogne Louis Jadot and a chance to win a gift certificate to Sofitel’s Le Bar at this screening!

Post-screening discussion with Nick Davis, Associate Professor of English & Gender Studies at Northwestern University. Series curated by Nick Davis, Ryan Waldron, and Maude Delvinquière.

* Entrée Libre for high school and university students with ID on-site/.edu addresses online.

About Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet are acclaimed French filmmakers known for their distinctive, imaginative style. Caro, originally an animator and artist, and Jeunet, a director and screenwriter, first gained recognition with their collaborations on Delicatessen (1991) and The City of Lost Children (1995). Their films are celebrated for their surreal, whimsical visuals and dark humor, blending elaborate set designs with inventive storytelling. They are also known for Amélie (2001), with Jeunet earning widespread acclaim for its charming portrayal of Parisian life.