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The story is set in Berlevåg, Norway , a remote coastal village dominated by a strict, pietistic Lutheran sect. The community, led by the daughters of a deceased Dean, views the world through a dualistic lens: the "earthly" is a mere illusion or temptation, while the "spiritual" is the only true reality. This austerity has created a sterile environment where even simple pleasures are viewed with suspicion, bordering on "godless witchcraft". Babette: The Artist as Priest Six reasons to watch Babette's Feast (differently)
22 Jul 2013 — Gabriel Axel's exquisite adaptation of Isak Dinesen's short tale of grace through art provides spiritual and sensual sustenance. The Criterion Collection This austerity has created a sterile environment where