Delicatessen (1991)
A futuristic comic feast.
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.
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: April 17, 1991
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast
- Dominique Pinon - Louison
- Marie-Laure Dougnac - Julie Clapet
- Jean-Claude Dreyfus - Clapet
- Karin Viard - Mademoiselle Plusse
- Ticky Holgado - Marcel Tapioca
- Pascal Benezech - Tried to Escape
- Edith Ker - Grandmother
- Rufus - Robert Kube
- Jacques Mathou - Roger Kube
- Chick Ortega - Postman
Screenplay
- Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Screenplay)
- Gilles Adrien (Screenplay)
- Marc Caro (Screenplay)
Music: Carlos D'Alessio
Cinematography: Darius Khondji
Editing: Hervé Schneid
Production: Constellation, Hachette Première, UGC
Country: France
Language: Français
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
underground, suicide attempt, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, dark comedy, clown, butcher, butcher's shop, vegetarian, terror cell, cannibal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delicatessen about?
- 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.
- Who directed Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro.
- Who stars in Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen stars Dominique Pinon, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Karin Viard, Ticky Holgado, Pascal Benezech.
- How long is Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Fantasy film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Delicatessen?
- Delicatessen had a budget of $4M.
- How much did Delicatessen gross?
- Delicatessen grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Delicatessen produced?
- Delicatessen was produced in France.
- What are the themes of Delicatessen?
- The themes of Delicatessen include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony.