1 00:00:28,278 --> 00:00:32,363 BABETTE'S FEAST 2 00:01:42,853 --> 00:01:47,518 In this remote spot there once lived two sisters, 3 00:01:47,691 --> 00:01:51,184 who were both past the first flush of youth. 4 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:54,187 They had been christened Martine and Filippa, 5 00:01:54,323 --> 00:01:58,362 after Martin Luther and his friend Philipp Melanchthon. 6 00:02:01,204 --> 00:02:03,195 They spent all their time 7 00:02:03,373 --> 00:02:07,708 and almost all their small income on good Works. 8 00:02:21,475 --> 00:02:22,886 Thank you. 9 00:02:27,397 --> 00:02:28,979 Thank you. 10 00:02:37,115 --> 00:02:40,403 Their father had been a pastor and prophet 11 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:42,822 and the founder of a religious sect. 12 00:02:43,413 --> 00:02:47,498 He'd been well-respected, and perhaps also a little feared. 13 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:53,754 The pastor had married late and by this time 14 00:02:53,882 --> 00:02:55,589 had long been dead. 15 00:02:55,759 --> 00:02:58,751 Hiis disciples were becoming fewer in number every year, 16 00:02:58,887 --> 00:03:03,552 but they continued meeting to read and interpret the Word 17 00:03:03,684 --> 00:03:06,642 and to honor the spirit of their master, 18 00:03:06,770 --> 00:03:09,808 whose presence they felt was among them. 19 00:03:09,940 --> 00:03:12,807 Jerusalem 20 00:03:12,943 --> 00:03:16,026 My heart's true home 21 00:03:16,154 --> 00:03:21,115 O name forever dear 22 00:03:22,703 --> 00:03:29,075 Take not thought so anxiously, careful one 23 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:34,124 For your daily food or raiment 24 00:03:34,798 --> 00:03:40,168 Never would you give a stone or serpent 25 00:03:40,303 --> 00:03:46,049 To your child who asks for bread 26 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:57,318 The two sisters had a French maid. 27 00:03:57,654 --> 00:03:59,986 Her name was Babette. 28 00:04:00,699 --> 00:04:04,488 This may seem strange for two Puritan ladies 29 00:04:04,619 --> 00:04:07,657 living in such a remote and desolate place, 30 00:04:07,831 --> 00:04:10,163 and jt calls for an explanation. 31 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:14,335 The reason for Babette's presence in the sisters' house 32 00:04:14,504 --> 00:04:19,465 was to be found deep in the domain of the human heart. 33 00:04:20,677 --> 00:04:23,840 As young girls, the beauty of Martine and Filippa 34 00:04:23,972 --> 00:04:27,966 had been extraordinary, like that of flowering fruit trees. 35 00:04:36,234 --> 00:04:39,852 They were never to be seen at balls or parties, 36 00:04:39,988 --> 00:04:42,730 and the young men went to church 37 00:04:42,866 --> 00:04:45,324 in hopes of seeing them. 38 00:05:17,025 --> 00:05:21,519 O Lord, allow thy kingdom 39 00:05:21,655 --> 00:05:24,864 To descend upon us here 40 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:29,076 So that the spirit of mercy 41 00:05:29,204 --> 00:05:33,243 May wipe out all trace of sin 42 00:05:33,375 --> 00:05:37,334 Then we shall know in our hearts 43 00:05:37,462 --> 00:05:41,421 That God lives here with us 44 00:05:41,550 --> 00:05:46,465 And that thou art dwelling 45 00:05:46,596 --> 00:05:51,261 With those that trust in thee 46 00:05:59,401 --> 00:06:03,690 In the pastor's flock, earthly love and marriage 47 00:06:03,822 --> 00:06:07,941 were considered of scant worth and merely empty illusion. 48 00:06:08,451 --> 00:06:11,660 In this calling of mine, my two daughters 49 00:06:11,788 --> 00:06:15,076 are my right and left hands. 50 00:06:15,959 --> 00:06:17,916 Would you deprive me of them? 51 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:20,786 Nevertheless, these two beauties 52 00:06:20,964 --> 00:06:26,755 had upset the peace of heart and the destinies 53 00:06:26,887 --> 00:06:29,970 of two young gentlemen from the great world outside. 54 00:06:45,155 --> 00:06:50,150 One was a young officer by the name of Lorens Léwenhielm. 55 00:06:50,327 --> 00:06:53,490 He'd led a merry life in his garrison town 56 00:06:53,955 --> 00:06:55,992 and had fallen into debt. 57 00:06:59,502 --> 00:07:01,334 Attention! 58 00:07:04,883 --> 00:07:07,671 Captain, sir! Twenty men accounted for! 59 00:07:30,075 --> 00:07:33,409 Lorens, get a grip on yourself! 60 00:07:53,264 --> 00:07:56,848 You will spend three months at your aunt's house. 61 00:07:57,769 --> 00:08:00,056 - The old lady? - Yes. 62 00:08:01,690 --> 00:08:04,182 At Norre Vossborg? 63 00:08:05,110 --> 00:08:06,851 In Jutland? 64 00:08:08,238 --> 00:08:11,526 At Norre Vossborg Manor you'll have time to think 65 00:08:11,658 --> 00:08:14,025 about your conduct 66 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:16,527 and to set about improving it. 67 00:09:01,541 --> 00:09:03,532 Welcome to Norre Vossborg. 68 00:09:10,675 --> 00:09:14,088 Come along. I'll show you to your room. 69 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:42,172 At that very moment he had a mighty vision 70 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:45,092 of a higher and purer life, 71 00:10:45,228 --> 00:10:48,266 one without creditors' letters or parental lectures, 72 00:10:48,398 --> 00:10:51,390 and with a gentle angel at his side. 73 00:10:55,071 --> 00:10:57,733 With the help of his pious aunt, 74 00:10:57,907 --> 00:11:01,070 he gained admission to the pastor's house. 75 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:20,386 Don't just stand there, Martha! Get a cloth! 76 00:11:51,878 --> 00:11:55,837 Mercy and truth have met together, 77 00:11:55,965 --> 00:11:58,047 dear brethren. 78 00:11:58,384 --> 00:12:03,254 Righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another. 79 00:12:04,933 --> 00:12:08,722 He visited many times, but it seemed to him 80 00:12:08,853 --> 00:12:12,437 that each time he grew more insignificant. 81 00:12:15,860 --> 00:12:17,692 Excuse me. 82 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:29,613 God's paths run across the sea 83 00:12:30,208 --> 00:12:33,041 and the snowy mountains, 84 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:36,503 where man's eye sees no track. 85 00:12:37,507 --> 00:12:39,293 Amen. 86 00:13:19,549 --> 00:13:21,540 I am going away forever... 87 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:26,337 and I shall never, never see you again. 88 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:31,679 For I have learned here that life is hard and cruel... 89 00:13:34,063 --> 00:13:36,896 and that in this world there are things that are... 90 00:13:38,067 --> 00:13:39,273 impossible. 91 00:14:05,511 --> 00:14:09,721 While the other young officers spoke of their love affairs, 92 00:14:10,099 --> 00:14:12,591 he was silent about his. 93 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:15,886 For, reliving it now, in the officers' mess, 94 00:14:16,022 --> 00:14:19,105 and seeing it through their eyes, 95 00:14:19,400 --> 00:14:22,358 it appeared to him a pitiful business. 96 00:14:25,114 --> 00:14:26,604 Lorens. 97 00:14:28,451 --> 00:14:31,193 How can a lieutenant of the Hussars 98 00:14:31,329 --> 00:14:33,821 let himself be defeated and disarmed by... 99 00:14:34,749 --> 00:14:36,865 By some long-faced sectarians 100 00:14:37,001 --> 00:14:39,789 who can't even afford salt for their soup? 101 00:14:41,130 --> 00:14:44,122 I can't forget the image of that lovely maiden. 102 00:14:44,384 --> 00:14:46,625 You're a dreamer, Lorens. 103 00:14:48,262 --> 00:14:50,799 But I'd prefer to be like you. 104 00:14:51,641 --> 00:14:54,975 I will forget all that happened on the west coast. 105 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:58,641 From now I shall look forward, not backward. 106 00:14:58,981 --> 00:15:01,643 I will think of nothing but my career, 107 00:15:01,818 --> 00:15:04,560 and someday I will cut a brilliant figure 108 00:15:04,695 --> 00:15:06,732 in a brilliant world. 109 00:15:23,089 --> 00:15:26,298 He married a lady-in-waiting to Queen Sophia. 110 00:15:34,809 --> 00:15:38,177 At that time, piety was fashionable at the court, 111 00:15:38,312 --> 00:15:41,680 and he found a use for the phrases engraved in his memory 112 00:15:41,816 --> 00:15:44,353 from the parsonage. 113 00:15:44,569 --> 00:15:47,527 We implore God's mercy. 114 00:15:51,868 --> 00:15:55,202 We must carry out the Lord's work with love. 115 00:16:11,512 --> 00:16:14,925 Do you remember that silent young man who so suddenly appeared 116 00:16:15,057 --> 00:16:17,219 and vanished just as suddenly? 117 00:16:24,484 --> 00:16:26,066 Yes. 118 00:16:37,246 --> 00:16:41,490 A year later, an even more distinguished person arrived: 119 00:16:41,626 --> 00:16:44,960 the famous singer from Paris, Achille Papin, 120 00:16:45,087 --> 00:16:48,079 who'd been performing at the Royal Opera in Stockholm. 121 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:12,445 Thank you, dear lady. You are so kind. 122 00:17:14,617 --> 00:17:17,029 Stockholm is a charming city. 123 00:17:17,161 --> 00:17:21,746 Yes, Scandinavia offers a wealth of beautiful cities. 124 00:17:24,293 --> 00:17:25,954 I travel a great deal, 125 00:17:26,420 --> 00:17:29,412 but what I yearn for most is to be alone. 126 00:17:30,466 --> 00:17:32,628 I love silence. 127 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:36,882 Silence and the sound of waves. 128 00:17:37,014 --> 00:17:41,804 Then you must visit the coast of Jutland. 129 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:43,518 It's magnificent 130 00:17:43,646 --> 00:17:45,557 and unspoiled. 131 00:17:46,357 --> 00:17:50,271 There you can have your fill of fresh air 132 00:17:50,695 --> 00:17:52,606 and rest. 133 00:17:55,491 --> 00:17:57,448 I know a place. 134 00:17:58,327 --> 00:18:01,160 You can stay with the grocer. 135 00:18:02,623 --> 00:18:06,491 But Achille Papin fell info a kind of melancholy. 136 00:18:06,836 --> 00:18:09,203 With frightening clarity 137 00:18:09,338 --> 00:18:11,750 he suddenly saw himself as an old man 138 00:18:11,882 --> 00:18:14,419 at the end of his career. 139 00:18:14,844 --> 00:18:21,341 Lord, our God thy name and glory 140 00:18:21,475 --> 00:18:27,892 Should be sung throughout the world 141 00:18:28,024 --> 00:18:32,359 Every soul every humble subject 142 00:18:32,486 --> 00:18:37,026 And every wayfarer shall sing aloud 143 00:18:37,199 --> 00:18:40,692 Thy praises 144 00:18:42,538 --> 00:18:44,905 God is God 145 00:18:45,041 --> 00:18:50,002 Though all lands lie desolate 146 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:52,211 God is God 147 00:18:52,381 --> 00:18:56,340 Though all life be ended 148 00:18:56,802 --> 00:19:01,342 Should mankind perish yet in highest heaven 149 00:19:01,474 --> 00:19:06,184 Countless multitudes would sweetly sing 150 00:19:06,312 --> 00:19:08,895 God's praises 151 00:19:11,233 --> 00:19:18,401 Highest mountain and deepest vale shall vanish 152 00:19:18,532 --> 00:19:24,494 Heaven and earth as well will perish 153 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:29,579 Each height and peak shall be no longer 154 00:19:29,752 --> 00:19:34,292 But the Lord's glory shall rise again 155 00:19:34,423 --> 00:19:37,415 In a thousand hearts 156 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:40,426 Almighty God, 157 00:19:40,596 --> 00:19:42,462 thy mercy ascends to the heavens, 158 00:19:42,598 --> 00:19:45,761 and thy righteousness reaches to the oceans' depths. 159 00:19:46,102 --> 00:19:48,218 Here is a diva. 160 00:19:48,854 --> 00:19:51,391 She will soon have Paris at her feet. 161 00:20:40,990 --> 00:20:43,072 Good day, sir. 162 00:20:43,200 --> 00:20:44,907 Good day. 163 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:48,987 I've come to your beautiful land for reasons of health. 164 00:20:49,123 --> 00:20:50,989 I'm staying at the grocer's. 165 00:20:52,668 --> 00:20:55,831 I'd be very happy to give singing lessons 166 00:20:56,005 --> 00:20:58,246 to the young lady who lives here. 167 00:20:58,632 --> 00:21:01,966 She has a lovely voice, and with some training, 168 00:21:02,094 --> 00:21:04,005 she will sing like an angel. 169 00:21:07,349 --> 00:21:10,512 That's important when one sings of God's glory. 170 00:21:12,188 --> 00:21:14,020 Are you a Papist? 171 00:21:15,441 --> 00:21:18,684 Yes, a Roman Catholic... a Papist. 172 00:21:22,782 --> 00:21:24,523 Come in, Monsieur... 173 00:21:25,701 --> 00:21:28,363 Monsieur Achille Papin. 174 00:21:47,014 --> 00:21:49,381 I've spoken with my daughter, 175 00:21:49,517 --> 00:21:51,679 and I give my consent. 176 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:54,724 I'm delighted. Thank you. Good-bye, sir. 177 00:21:54,897 --> 00:21:56,979 Good-bye, Monsieur Papin. 178 00:21:58,442 --> 00:21:59,978 Good-bye, ladies. 179 00:22:00,110 --> 00:22:01,646 Good-bye, monsieur. 180 00:22:02,822 --> 00:22:04,813 - See you soon. - Yes. 181 00:22:15,251 --> 00:22:17,242 Ah, thank you. 182 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:49,736 Very good. 183 00:23:05,718 --> 00:23:08,585 You will be like a star in the heavens. 184 00:23:16,979 --> 00:23:21,223 No one has ever sung as well as you will sing. 185 00:23:21,483 --> 00:23:23,315 You will be the only star. 186 00:23:23,819 --> 00:23:26,481 The others will fade by themselves. 187 00:23:26,822 --> 00:23:29,189 The emperor will come to hear you, 188 00:23:29,325 --> 00:23:31,407 and so will the modest seamstress. 189 00:23:31,535 --> 00:23:33,617 You have talent enough 190 00:23:33,746 --> 00:23:36,283 to distract the rich from their riches 191 00:23:36,498 --> 00:23:38,830 and console the poor in their misery. 192 00:23:48,677 --> 00:23:50,293 Well, Filippa... 193 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:53,137 are you making progress with Mr. Papin? 194 00:23:53,849 --> 00:23:55,590 Yes, Father. 195 00:23:57,603 --> 00:24:02,393 A voice within me calls you 196 00:24:02,983 --> 00:24:06,772 1t calls you from my heart 197 00:24:07,613 --> 00:24:11,948 Come now, don't resist 198 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:16,406 It is the voice of joy 199 00:24:17,164 --> 00:24:21,829 I tremble, yet listen 200 00:24:21,961 --> 00:24:26,876 I'm fearful of my joy 201 00:24:27,508 --> 00:24:32,002 Desire, love, and doubt 202 00:24:32,221 --> 00:24:37,387 Are battling in my heart 203 00:24:42,898 --> 00:24:48,143 Come with me, then my beauty 204 00:24:48,278 --> 00:24:52,237 Masetto loves me still 205 00:24:53,575 --> 00:24:58,320 Ill make a great lady of you 206 00:24:58,455 --> 00:25:02,414 Ah, my soul weakens already 207 00:25:07,756 --> 00:25:11,841 Come, come 208 00:25:12,177 --> 00:25:16,762 A voice within me calls you 209 00:25:17,141 --> 00:25:22,352 I tremble, yet listen 210 00:25:22,688 --> 00:25:27,228 Come now, don't resist 211 00:25:27,568 --> 00:25:31,186 I'm fearful of my joy 212 00:25:31,321 --> 00:25:34,188 Let us go, my beauty 213 00:25:39,455 --> 00:25:43,289 A voice within me calls you 214 00:25:43,417 --> 00:25:46,079 Masetto loves me still 215 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:48,452 You will be a great lady 216 00:25:48,630 --> 00:25:51,167 Ah, my soul weakens already 217 00:25:57,264 --> 00:25:59,801 Oh, come 218 00:26:00,100 --> 00:26:03,138 Oh, come 219 00:26:03,771 --> 00:26:09,187 Let us go 220 00:26:09,735 --> 00:26:13,444 Yes, hand and heart uniting 221 00:26:13,739 --> 00:26:17,323 Each other's love requiting 222 00:26:17,493 --> 00:26:21,657 Love will unite us 223 00:26:49,191 --> 00:26:52,934 Yes, hand and heart uniting 224 00:26:53,070 --> 00:26:56,188 Each other's love requiting 225 00:26:56,365 --> 00:27:00,359 Love will unite us 226 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:06,743 Love will unite us. 227 00:27:15,092 --> 00:27:17,675 Love will unite us. 228 00:27:29,565 --> 00:27:33,103 Good day, madame 229 00:27:47,249 --> 00:27:49,786 I don't wish to continue my singing lessons. 230 00:27:49,918 --> 00:27:53,502 Father, please let Monsieur Papin know of my decision. 231 00:27:55,174 --> 00:28:00,044 God's paths run across the rivers too, my child. 232 00:28:29,291 --> 00:28:31,623 Kindly give this to your guest. 233 00:28:31,752 --> 00:28:33,208 Yes, sir. 234 00:28:52,314 --> 00:28:54,476 Good-bye, my life 235 00:28:54,691 --> 00:28:56,898 Good-bye, my heart 236 00:29:00,030 --> 00:29:02,146 Good-bye, my hopes. 237 00:29:31,270 --> 00:29:35,355 Achille Papin fook the first boat to Frederikshavn 238 00:29:35,482 --> 00:29:38,019 and from there returned to Paris. 239 00:30:04,386 --> 00:30:06,468 That's the house over there. 240 00:30:26,116 --> 00:30:28,403 Many years later, 241 00:30:29,119 --> 00:30:33,955 one September night in 1877... 242 00:31:04,738 --> 00:31:07,105 Do come in. 243 00:32:30,240 --> 00:32:31,856 'Dear ladies... 244 00:32:46,173 --> 00:32:47,709 Do you remember me? 245 00:32:50,927 --> 00:32:53,089 When I think of you, my heart is filled 246 00:32:53,221 --> 00:32:55,838 with the perfume of wild lilies of the valley. 247 00:32:56,224 --> 00:33:00,468 Will the memory of a Frenchman's devotion bend your hearts 248 00:33:00,604 --> 00:33:03,562 to save the life of a Frenchwoman? 249 00:33:11,865 --> 00:33:15,950 The unfortunate bearer of this letter, Madame Babette Hersant, 250 00:33:16,077 --> 00:33:18,865 like my beautiful empress herself, 251 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:21,079 has had to flee Paris. 252 00:33:23,793 --> 00:33:26,660 Civil war has raged in our streefs. 253 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:30,422 Madame Hersant's husband and son were shot. 254 00:33:35,347 --> 00:33:40,308 She herself only narrowly escaped General Galliffet's blood-stained hands. 255 00:33:42,646 --> 00:33:47,015 She has lost all she possessed and dares not remain in France. 256 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:51,519 Her nephew works as a cook on a ship that sails to Frederikshavn, 257 00:33:51,655 --> 00:33:53,896 and he has arranged passage for her. 258 00:33:54,032 --> 00:33:58,526 She asked whether I knew any good people in Denmark. 259 00:33:58,662 --> 00:34:03,247 This immediately brought forth your image, 260 00:34:03,375 --> 00:34:05,116 so sacred to my heart. 261 00:34:07,003 --> 00:34:09,995 For 35 years, Miss Filippa... 262 00:34:17,764 --> 00:34:20,802 1 have deplored the fate that kept your voice 263 00:34:20,934 --> 00:34:23,392 from filling the Grand Opera of Paris. 264 00:34:30,026 --> 00:34:32,939 But when tonight I think of you, no doubt surrounded 265 00:34:33,071 --> 00:34:36,564 by a warm and happy swarm of children... 266 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:42,744 and then think of myself — a graying and lonely old man, 267 00:34:42,872 --> 00:34:46,740 forgotten by those who once applauded and adored me — 268 00:34:47,168 --> 00:34:51,332 1 feel it is you who chose the better part in life. 269 00:34:52,841 --> 00:34:55,378 What is fame? 270 00:34:55,510 --> 00:34:57,797 The grave awaits us all. 271 00:34:58,179 --> 00:35:00,546 And yet, my lost Zerlina, 272 00:35:00,682 --> 00:35:03,219 even as I write this, I feel 273 00:35:03,351 --> 00:35:05,513 that the grave is not the end. 274 00:35:05,687 --> 00:35:09,055 In paradise I shall hear your voice again. 275 00:35:10,817 --> 00:35:13,855 There you will be the great artist 276 00:35:14,029 --> 00:35:17,147 God meant you to be. 277 00:35:17,282 --> 00:35:20,320 Oh, how you will enchant the angels! 278 00:35:20,702 --> 00:35:22,443 Babette can cook. 279 00:35:23,038 --> 00:35:27,999 Deign to receive, my ladies, the humble homage of the friend 280 00:35:28,126 --> 00:35:30,538 who was once Achille Papin." 281 00:35:32,547 --> 00:35:34,037 Madame... 282 00:35:34,758 --> 00:35:38,547 we fear we cannot employ you. 283 00:35:40,013 --> 00:35:43,347 We do not have sufficient income 284 00:35:43,475 --> 00:35:46,433 to allow us to engage 285 00:35:46,561 --> 00:35:49,679 such an experienced housekeeper. 286 00:35:50,315 --> 00:35:53,933 But I wish to work only for Monsieur Papin's friends. 287 00:35:55,403 --> 00:35:57,895 I'll work for nothing. 288 00:35:59,949 --> 00:36:02,316 If you won't take me on, 289 00:36:02,827 --> 00:36:04,738 death is all that's left. 290 00:36:12,587 --> 00:36:14,043 Stay with us. 291 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:15,913 Yes, stay. 292 00:36:42,409 --> 00:36:44,650 It has to soak. 293 00:36:53,712 --> 00:36:56,079 You must let it soak. 294 00:36:58,049 --> 00:37:01,337 Let it soak. 295 00:37:12,313 --> 00:37:13,895 You slice it. 296 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:44,509 Bread. 297 00:37:45,305 --> 00:37:47,091 You soak it in water. 298 00:37:53,188 --> 00:37:55,395 A little ale. 299 00:37:55,857 --> 00:37:57,347 A little ale. 300 00:37:57,734 --> 00:37:58,849 Ale. 301 00:38:02,781 --> 00:38:07,446 Then like this through a... "sieve." 302 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:10,702 - Tamis. - Yes, through a amis. 303 00:38:12,207 --> 00:38:14,073 Ale-and-bread soup. 304 00:38:14,501 --> 00:38:16,333 Ale-and-bread soup. 305 00:38:16,461 --> 00:38:20,295 Oui, oui. Then it cooks for one hour. 306 00:38:20,423 --> 00:38:24,212 - It must cook for one hour. - Cook. 307 00:39:12,225 --> 00:39:15,183 - Bonjour, Monsieur Larsen. - Good morning, Madame Babette. 308 00:39:20,608 --> 00:39:22,519 - Oignons. - Two onions. 309 00:39:22,652 --> 00:39:24,359 Two onions. 310 00:39:25,697 --> 00:39:27,859 - Sucre. - Sugar. 311 00:39:28,950 --> 00:39:31,533 - Twenty skillings. - Twenty skillings. 312 00:39:32,287 --> 00:39:33,448 Twenty. 313 00:39:33,580 --> 00:39:35,617 Twenty skillings. 314 00:39:37,292 --> 00:39:38,828 Merci. Au revoir, Monsieur Larsen. 315 00:39:38,960 --> 00:39:40,416 Au revoir, Madame Babette. 316 00:39:40,545 --> 00:39:41,956 Good-bye. 317 00:39:59,147 --> 00:40:00,433 Here you are. 318 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,522 Thank you, Babette. 319 00:40:30,219 --> 00:40:32,005 It's incredible. 320 00:40:32,180 --> 00:40:35,013 Since Babette came, we have more money than before. 321 00:40:40,521 --> 00:40:44,355 Babette had now worked for the pastor's daughlters 322 00:40:44,484 --> 00:40:46,350 for 14 years. 323 00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:26,564 - Not fresh. - Not fresh? 324 00:41:26,693 --> 00:41:28,559 My fish aren't fresh? 325 00:41:28,695 --> 00:41:31,107 They were swimming two minutes ago! 326 00:41:31,239 --> 00:41:33,480 - How much? - Thirty skillings. 327 00:41:33,783 --> 00:41:35,740 - Twenty. - Thirty. 328 00:41:39,580 --> 00:41:41,912 - Thirty. - Forty. 329 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:43,827 Thirty. 330 00:41:44,919 --> 00:41:47,957 All right. Give me your basket and take them away. 331 00:41:48,089 --> 00:41:49,830 Thank you very much! 332 00:41:52,969 --> 00:41:54,755 Those two for 30? 333 00:41:54,929 --> 00:41:56,419 No! That's enough, now! 334 00:41:56,597 --> 00:41:59,305 Fifty for these, and that's that. 335 00:42:18,953 --> 00:42:21,945 - Good morning. - Bonjour, Madame Babette. 336 00:42:22,206 --> 00:42:25,198 I'd like a small piece of bacon. 337 00:42:26,627 --> 00:42:28,959 The last one I got was rancid. 338 00:42:29,088 --> 00:42:30,795 I can't understand that. 339 00:42:37,472 --> 00:42:39,463 For that is the land 340 00:42:39,599 --> 00:42:43,467 Where I was born 341 00:42:44,270 --> 00:42:46,261 Don't you miss France? 342 00:42:46,689 --> 00:42:50,933 My only tie to France is a lottery ticket 343 00:42:51,819 --> 00:42:55,528 that a faithful friend in Paris renews for me every year. 344 00:42:55,656 --> 00:42:57,442 That's not much. 345 00:42:57,575 --> 00:42:59,612 Thank you very much. Good-bye. 346 00:42:59,744 --> 00:43:01,826 Au revoir, Madame Babette. 347 00:43:05,374 --> 00:43:08,332 - She's a clever one. - Yes, she is. 348 00:43:11,422 --> 00:43:15,541 These sins of your youth will be forgiven, Christopher. 349 00:43:15,676 --> 00:43:20,170 Christ loved us and cleansed us of our sins with his blood. 350 00:43:23,976 --> 00:43:25,637 Hallelujah! 351 00:43:25,770 --> 00:43:28,387 You who seek Christ, 352 00:43:28,523 --> 00:43:31,356 turn your eyes to the vault of heaven. 353 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:37,647 There you'll see the signs of his everlasting kingdom... 354 00:43:38,950 --> 00:43:41,066 the eternal light. 355 00:43:43,246 --> 00:43:45,704 For thine is the kingdom, 356 00:43:45,832 --> 00:43:50,292 the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen. 357 00:43:51,045 --> 00:43:55,710 And thank you, Lord, for sending Babette to us. 358 00:43:56,884 --> 00:44:01,219 She helps our little sisters so they can devote themselves 359 00:44:01,347 --> 00:44:05,682 to the most wretched among thy little flock. Amen. 360 00:44:17,864 --> 00:44:19,946 As the years went by, 361 00:44:20,074 --> 00:44:23,408 the pastor's disciples became somewhat querulous and quarrelsome, 362 00:44:23,578 --> 00:44:28,038 so that sad little schisms would arise in the congregation. 363 00:44:28,166 --> 00:44:31,830 It may have been long ago, Solveig, 364 00:44:31,961 --> 00:44:34,669 but I remember very well 365 00:44:34,797 --> 00:44:37,505 how badly you once treated me. 366 00:44:37,800 --> 00:44:40,883 You remember how badly I treated you? 367 00:44:41,012 --> 00:44:43,595 Well, I remember how jealous you were. 368 00:44:43,764 --> 00:44:47,758 You were anything but nice to my poor mother. 369 00:44:48,102 --> 00:44:52,437 Let us all sing "Thy Kingdom Come, O Lord." 370 00:45:00,615 --> 00:45:02,197 My good Paul, 371 00:45:02,325 --> 00:45:04,942 you cheated me that time. 372 00:45:05,536 --> 00:45:06,776 I've always known it! 373 00:45:06,913 --> 00:45:09,871 Always known it — ha! 374 00:45:10,416 --> 00:45:14,705 You can't even remember what you had for supper yesterday. 375 00:45:15,338 --> 00:45:17,579 I remember perfectly well. 376 00:45:17,715 --> 00:45:20,798 I've always known that you cheated me. 377 00:45:20,968 --> 00:45:24,632 Now, now! May we have some peace and quiet? 378 00:45:44,200 --> 00:45:48,159 You think my dear husband will forgive me for being unfaithful? 379 00:45:48,329 --> 00:45:52,288 Yes. We were so young. 380 00:45:52,416 --> 00:45:53,906 That's no excuse. 381 00:45:55,711 --> 00:45:58,669 I was married to him. You made me do it. 382 00:45:58,839 --> 00:46:00,329 Yes. 383 00:46:01,425 --> 00:46:03,883 But you wanted to yourself. - You tempted me. 384 00:46:05,263 --> 00:46:06,924 Will God forgive me... 385 00:46:07,765 --> 00:46:11,599 or will my soul be tormented for what we did? 386 00:46:12,853 --> 00:46:15,220 Yes, he will. 387 00:46:15,356 --> 00:46:17,848 God forgives everything. 388 00:46:18,693 --> 00:46:21,060 Doesn't he, Martine? 389 00:46:21,195 --> 00:46:23,527 Dear brothers and sisters, 390 00:46:23,906 --> 00:46:28,366 you know that December 15th is the hundredth anniversary 391 00:46:28,494 --> 00:46:30,531 of our dear father's birth. 392 00:46:30,705 --> 00:46:33,948 Filippa and I have long looked forward to this day, 393 00:46:34,083 --> 00:46:37,201 and we wish to celebrate it 394 00:46:37,336 --> 00:46:40,704 as if our dear father were still among us. 395 00:46:41,882 --> 00:46:44,419 I won't hide from you 396 00:46:44,552 --> 00:46:46,543 that my sister and I are much aggrieved 397 00:46:47,305 --> 00:46:49,672 at the intolerance and discord 398 00:46:49,807 --> 00:46:52,014 among us. 399 00:46:52,560 --> 00:46:54,767 We beg you to remember 400 00:46:54,895 --> 00:46:57,603 that peace and brotherhood should reign here. 401 00:46:58,274 --> 00:47:00,732 I've seen through you, Christopher. 402 00:47:00,901 --> 00:47:02,562 You're a sly one. 403 00:47:05,448 --> 00:47:07,530 That's all for today. 404 00:47:16,375 --> 00:47:18,116 It's from France. 405 00:47:56,415 --> 00:47:58,998 It's for Madame Babette Hersant. 406 00:47:59,377 --> 00:48:01,664 - Thank you. - It's from France. 407 00:48:01,962 --> 00:48:03,623 Yes, thank you. 408 00:48:08,636 --> 00:48:10,218 It's for Babette. 409 00:48:18,020 --> 00:48:20,102 There's a letter for you, Babette. 410 00:48:21,899 --> 00:48:23,481 Thank you. 411 00:49:09,864 --> 00:49:11,650 Dear God. 412 00:49:14,118 --> 00:49:15,950 I won the lottery. 413 00:49:19,206 --> 00:49:20,947 Ten thousand francs! 414 00:49:33,387 --> 00:49:35,048 Congratulations. 415 00:49:35,181 --> 00:49:36,797 Congratulations, Babette. 416 00:49:36,932 --> 00:49:38,468 Thank you. 417 00:49:50,613 --> 00:49:52,729 Well, it had to happen. 418 00:49:54,074 --> 00:49:57,066 The Lord gave — - And the Lord took away. 419 00:50:26,607 --> 00:50:29,099 - Thank you for your help. - You're welcome. 420 00:51:55,029 --> 00:51:57,862 I have a favor to ask, ladies. 421 00:52:00,075 --> 00:52:01,565 Certainly, Babette. 422 00:52:01,702 --> 00:52:03,113 Sit down. 423 00:52:13,213 --> 00:52:16,922 I'd like to prepare the celebration dinner 424 00:52:17,051 --> 00:52:19,338 for the pastor's birthday by myself. 425 00:52:19,470 --> 00:52:23,759 But dear Babette, we didn't intend to give a dinner party. 426 00:52:23,891 --> 00:52:27,805 My sister and I were thinking of a modest supper 427 00:52:27,936 --> 00:52:30,268 followed by a cup of coffee. 428 00:52:30,397 --> 00:52:33,355 You know we've never offered our guests 429 00:52:33,484 --> 00:52:35,350 anything more. 430 00:52:35,944 --> 00:52:37,981 I'd like to prepare a French dinner. 431 00:52:40,115 --> 00:52:41,401 A French dinner? 432 00:52:44,328 --> 00:52:48,071 Please. Just once. A real French dinner. 433 00:52:48,874 --> 00:52:51,286 A real French dinner... 434 00:52:53,087 --> 00:52:54,748 All right, Babette. 435 00:52:55,422 --> 00:52:57,663 Very well, Babette. 436 00:53:00,761 --> 00:53:05,255 I'd like to pay for it with my own money. 437 00:53:05,432 --> 00:53:08,845 No, Babette. Out of the question. 438 00:53:09,144 --> 00:53:14,105 - We couldn't allow that. - No, Babette. Absolutely not. 439 00:53:17,069 --> 00:53:18,855 Ladies... 440 00:53:19,738 --> 00:53:22,776 have I ever asked you for anything? 441 00:53:23,617 --> 00:53:27,576 Hear my prayer today. It comes from my heart. 442 00:53:29,164 --> 00:53:30,950 Babette's right. 443 00:53:31,083 --> 00:53:34,496 It's the first time she's ever asked us for anything... 444 00:53:36,547 --> 00:53:39,005 and possibly the last. 445 00:53:39,842 --> 00:53:42,800 - So be it, Babette. - It's agreed. 446 00:53:43,178 --> 00:53:44,634 Thank you. 447 00:53:47,850 --> 00:53:50,808 I'll have to ask for a few days off 448 00:53:50,978 --> 00:53:54,892 to give my nephew instructions concerning the dinner. 449 00:53:55,023 --> 00:53:56,889 Ah, yes, your nephew. 450 00:53:57,025 --> 00:53:59,312 It was his boat that brought you 451 00:53:59,445 --> 00:54:01,652 from France to Frederikshavn. 452 00:54:02,823 --> 00:54:06,236 - Take some time off. - Of course, Babette. 453 00:54:06,493 --> 00:54:08,530 Thank you, ladies. 454 00:54:22,593 --> 00:54:24,550 She'll be leaving us soon. 455 00:54:24,678 --> 00:54:29,218 Her heart is already in France. We know that. 456 00:54:29,349 --> 00:54:31,841 We mustn't neglect our old people 457 00:54:31,977 --> 00:54:34,469 now that we must manage on our own again. 458 00:54:34,605 --> 00:54:38,394 - She'll be back in a week. - Yes, but for how long? 459 00:55:41,505 --> 00:55:43,041 Thank you, Johannes. 460 00:55:50,347 --> 00:55:53,931 Welcome back, Babette. Did you have a good trip? 461 00:55:54,768 --> 00:55:56,600 Very nice, thank you. 462 00:55:56,937 --> 00:56:00,055 Did you meet your nephew and make your arrangements? 463 00:56:00,190 --> 00:56:02,648 Yes, everything went just fine. 464 00:56:02,776 --> 00:56:05,438 I gave my nephew a list of the goods 465 00:56:05,571 --> 00:56:07,812 he's to bring from France. 466 00:56:16,957 --> 00:56:18,743 Careful! 467 00:56:20,794 --> 00:56:24,162 Martine, I'm worried about this. 468 00:56:24,339 --> 00:56:27,297 I'm not too happy about this French dinner either. 469 00:56:44,484 --> 00:56:46,896 My little quails! 470 00:56:51,116 --> 00:56:52,652 There she is. 471 00:57:43,377 --> 00:57:44,913 Praise the Lord. 472 00:57:45,045 --> 00:57:47,377 All the goods arrived safely. 473 00:57:47,714 --> 00:57:50,376 What goods, Babette? 474 00:57:50,717 --> 00:57:52,754 The ingredients for the dinner. 475 00:57:52,886 --> 00:57:54,797 For the French dinner. 476 00:57:56,556 --> 00:57:58,467 Surely that's not wine? 477 00:57:58,809 --> 00:58:02,347 It's a Clos de Vougeot 1845... 478 00:58:03,939 --> 00:58:06,601 from Chez Philippe on rue Montorgeuil. 479 00:59:58,970 --> 01:00:01,428 We meant no harm. 480 01:00:02,557 --> 01:00:06,221 Filippa and I merely wanted to grant Babette's wish. 481 01:00:06,812 --> 01:00:11,181 We had no idea where it might lead. 482 01:00:12,734 --> 01:00:14,224 And now... 483 01:00:15,112 --> 01:00:18,195 we've exposed ourselves 484 01:00:18,323 --> 01:00:21,532 to dangerous forces that may bring evil upon us. 485 01:00:22,786 --> 01:00:24,902 I can't even tell you 486 01:00:25,038 --> 01:00:27,530 what you may be given to eat and drink. 487 01:00:28,041 --> 01:00:29,827 What will happen to us? 488 01:00:29,960 --> 01:00:33,043 Lord, grant us thy mercy. 489 01:00:33,380 --> 01:00:34,962 Forgive me. 490 01:00:35,090 --> 01:00:37,001 Don't cry, Martine. 491 01:00:37,134 --> 01:00:39,671 Oh, how often I think of my father now. 492 01:00:41,054 --> 01:00:44,092 I feel he's looking down 493 01:00:44,224 --> 01:00:47,888 and watching his daughters use his home 494 01:00:48,770 --> 01:00:50,431 for a witches' sabbath! 495 01:00:51,106 --> 01:00:53,097 We shall be silent 496 01:00:53,233 --> 01:00:56,225 upon all matters of food and drink. 497 01:00:58,446 --> 01:01:01,734 Out of love for our little sisters, 498 01:01:01,908 --> 01:01:05,117 we promise, no matter what happens, 499 01:01:05,245 --> 01:01:09,284 not to say a single word about the food or drink. 500 01:01:09,416 --> 01:01:12,909 Not one comment will pass our lips. 501 01:01:13,253 --> 01:01:15,039 The tongue. 502 01:01:15,172 --> 01:01:18,631 The tongue, that strange little muscle, 503 01:01:18,758 --> 01:01:23,594 has accomplished great and glorious deeds for man. 504 01:01:24,264 --> 01:01:27,632 But it's also an unruly evil, 505 01:01:27,767 --> 01:01:30,054 full of deadly poison. 506 01:01:30,562 --> 01:01:34,521 On the day we solemnly pay homage to our great master, 507 01:01:34,649 --> 01:01:37,391 we shall preserve our tongues for prayer... 508 01:01:38,612 --> 01:01:41,775 in gratitude for all he meant to us. 509 01:01:42,490 --> 01:01:45,608 - The Lord be praised. - Grant us thy salvation. 510 01:01:46,995 --> 01:01:48,827 Thank you. 511 01:01:49,289 --> 01:01:53,624 It will be as if we never had the sense of taste. 512 01:01:54,961 --> 01:01:57,373 Jerusalem 513 01:01:57,505 --> 01:01:59,792 My heart's true home 514 01:01:59,925 --> 01:02:04,089 O name forever dear 515 01:02:04,638 --> 01:02:08,597 Take not thought so anxiously, careful one 516 01:02:08,725 --> 01:02:13,344 For your daily food or raiment 517 01:02:13,897 --> 01:02:17,936 Never would you give a stone or serpent 518 01:02:18,068 --> 01:02:21,902 To your child who asks for bread 519 01:02:40,215 --> 01:02:43,003 - A letter from Mrs. Léwenhielm. - Thank you. 520 01:02:43,260 --> 01:02:46,469 Get yourself some refreshment in the kitchen. 521 01:02:50,850 --> 01:02:53,683 This is from Mrs. Léwenhielm. 522 01:03:00,193 --> 01:03:03,402 She says she's received an unexpected visit 523 01:03:03,530 --> 01:03:06,568 from her nephew, General Lorens Léwenhielm. 524 01:03:09,077 --> 01:03:12,615 He's spoken of our father with deep admiration. 525 01:03:14,040 --> 01:03:17,203 She asks if she may bring him along this evening. 526 01:03:21,715 --> 01:03:24,377 We've received a message from Mrs. Léwenhielm. 527 01:03:24,509 --> 01:03:28,468 Her nephew, General Lorens Léwenhielm, will accompany her, 528 01:03:28,596 --> 01:03:31,930 so there will be 12 for dinner, not 11. 529 01:03:32,309 --> 01:03:35,176 The general is with the royal Swedish court. 530 01:03:35,312 --> 01:03:37,929 He lived in Paris in his youth. 531 01:03:38,231 --> 01:03:40,017 A general. 532 01:03:40,984 --> 01:03:44,568 Don't worry. There'll be plenty for everyone. 533 01:04:30,533 --> 01:04:32,820 This is for the turtle soup. 534 01:04:33,370 --> 01:04:34,826 I see. 535 01:04:42,879 --> 01:04:44,461 Hold the tablecloth. 536 01:05:00,688 --> 01:05:02,929 Is there anything you need, Babette? 537 01:05:03,274 --> 01:05:06,107 No, everything's ready. 538 01:05:17,664 --> 01:05:19,154 The candles. 539 01:05:54,576 --> 01:05:56,237 Vanity. 540 01:05:59,873 --> 01:06:01,705 Vanity. 541 01:06:03,960 --> 01:06:05,576 All... 542 01:06:06,880 --> 01:06:08,962 is vanity. 543 01:06:29,611 --> 01:06:32,729 I obtained everything you dreamed of... 544 01:06:33,823 --> 01:06:36,565 and satisfied your every ambition. 545 01:06:38,119 --> 01:06:40,201 But what has it profited me? 546 01:06:41,247 --> 01:06:44,239 Tonight you and I shall settle accounts. 547 01:06:45,293 --> 01:06:49,582 You must prove to me I made the right choice back then. 548 01:07:14,280 --> 01:07:16,521 God's will be done. 549 01:07:52,026 --> 01:07:55,018 Good evening. Thank you, Filippa. 550 01:07:55,154 --> 01:07:57,441 Come inside where it's warm. 551 01:08:21,264 --> 01:08:23,596 They're here. 552 01:08:29,856 --> 01:08:32,598 Jerusalem 553 01:08:32,734 --> 01:08:35,647 My heart's true home 554 01:08:35,778 --> 01:08:40,693 O name forever dear 555 01:08:42,327 --> 01:08:47,072 Take not thought so anxiously, careful one 556 01:08:47,206 --> 01:08:53,122 For your daily food and raiment 557 01:08:54,547 --> 01:08:59,417 Never would you give a stone or serpent 558 01:08:59,552 --> 01:09:05,673 To your child who asks for bread 559 01:10:01,823 --> 01:10:06,067 Can the sum of a row of victories over many years 560 01:10:06,494 --> 01:10:08,610 be defeat? 561 01:10:30,810 --> 01:10:32,300 There! 562 01:10:32,687 --> 01:10:34,428 Here comes the general. 563 01:10:34,564 --> 01:10:36,851 And our dear old Mrs. Léwenhielm. 564 01:10:36,983 --> 01:10:39,395 She's one of the faithful. 565 01:10:46,284 --> 01:10:49,151 A very warm welcome. 566 01:10:51,789 --> 01:10:53,826 It was so good of you to invite us. 567 01:10:53,958 --> 01:10:55,995 Thank you for inviting me. 568 01:10:56,127 --> 01:10:58,539 Thank you for coming such a long way. 569 01:11:04,677 --> 01:11:06,884 Good evening, Mrs. Lowenhielm. 570 01:11:14,353 --> 01:11:17,516 Good evening, dear sisters and brothers. 571 01:11:20,818 --> 01:11:22,525 Please sit down. 572 01:11:26,324 --> 01:11:27,405 Good evening. 573 01:11:52,225 --> 01:11:54,262 Good evening. 574 01:11:57,730 --> 01:12:00,347 Come inside where it's warm. 575 01:12:00,483 --> 01:12:01,814 Thanks. 576 01:12:01,943 --> 01:12:04,059 Tell them we're ready to serve. 577 01:12:12,995 --> 01:12:14,906 Babette says dinner is served. 578 01:12:15,748 --> 01:12:19,457 Well, let us take our places at the table. 579 01:13:27,236 --> 01:13:29,898 Remember: We've lost our sense of taste. 580 01:13:30,907 --> 01:13:33,774 Let us pray in our pastor's own words. 581 01:13:34,869 --> 01:13:38,453 May the bread nourish my body. 582 01:13:38,664 --> 01:13:42,282 May my body do my soul's bidding. 583 01:13:42,418 --> 01:13:46,207 May my soul rise up to serve God eternally. 584 01:13:46,797 --> 01:13:48,003 Amen. 585 01:13:58,184 --> 01:14:01,677 - Not a word about the food. - Not a word. 586 01:14:02,063 --> 01:14:05,101 Like at the wedding at Cana: 587 01:14:05,232 --> 01:14:07,644 The food is of no importance. 588 01:14:07,777 --> 01:14:10,144 We won't give it a single thought. 589 01:14:24,460 --> 01:14:26,371 Amazing! 590 01:14:29,548 --> 01:14:32,290 An amontillado! 591 01:14:36,055 --> 01:14:39,389 And the finest amontillado I've ever tasted! 592 01:14:46,482 --> 01:14:50,066 This is quite definitely real turtle soup. 593 01:15:01,288 --> 01:15:03,871 And what a turtle soup! 594 01:15:25,563 --> 01:15:28,225 Now, Erik, the champagne. 595 01:15:28,357 --> 01:15:29,973 One glass for everyone. 596 01:15:30,109 --> 01:15:33,443 But fill the general's glass whenever it's empty. 597 01:15:42,955 --> 01:15:45,617 It must be some kind of lemonade. 598 01:16:02,099 --> 01:16:04,261 This is good. 599 01:16:39,053 --> 01:16:41,294 - Here you are, sir. - Thank you. 600 01:16:48,646 --> 01:16:51,183 This is blinis Demidoff! 601 01:17:04,245 --> 01:17:07,328 And this most certainly is Veuve Clicquot 1860! 602 01:17:08,791 --> 01:17:10,532 Uh, yes... 603 01:17:10,960 --> 01:17:13,998 I'm quite sure it will snow all day tomorrow. 604 01:17:31,730 --> 01:17:35,348 I shall never forget my first meeting 605 01:17:35,484 --> 01:17:39,318 with our pastor, and the sermon he preached. 606 01:17:39,530 --> 01:17:42,693 I was a depraved 607 01:17:42,825 --> 01:17:44,407 and quarrelsome man. 608 01:17:45,536 --> 01:17:47,948 But I've tried to become 609 01:17:48,080 --> 01:17:49,866 a good Christian. 610 01:17:49,999 --> 01:17:52,616 Do you remember what he taught us? 611 01:17:52,751 --> 01:17:55,709 "Little children, love one another." 612 01:17:56,922 --> 01:18:00,506 Little children, love one another. 613 01:18:01,427 --> 01:18:05,671 Friends, I can assure you that the pastor's collected sermons 614 01:18:05,806 --> 01:18:09,344 are among the favorite reading of Her Majesty, the queen. 615 01:18:53,854 --> 01:18:56,846 In the large glasses. 616 01:18:57,066 --> 01:18:58,648 Careful! 617 01:19:02,821 --> 01:19:04,311 This is good. 618 01:19:04,448 --> 01:19:06,109 This is good. 619 01:19:10,829 --> 01:19:13,992 You remember the time — 620 01:19:14,166 --> 01:19:16,157 it was almost a miracle — 621 01:19:16,293 --> 01:19:19,627 when our pastor had promised a Christmas sermon 622 01:19:19,755 --> 01:19:22,622 to the church across the fjord? 623 01:19:22,758 --> 01:19:25,466 For two weeks the weather had been so bad 624 01:19:25,594 --> 01:19:29,838 that no skipper or fisherman would risk the crossing. 625 01:19:30,099 --> 01:19:31,806 The villagers there 626 01:19:31,934 --> 01:19:33,971 were giving up hope, 627 01:19:34,103 --> 01:19:38,188 but our pastor told them that if no boat would take him, 628 01:19:38,357 --> 01:19:41,270 he'd come to them walking upon the waves. 629 01:19:41,402 --> 01:19:43,143 And behold! 630 01:19:43,279 --> 01:19:45,611 Three days before Christmas, the storm stopped, 631 01:19:46,031 --> 01:19:50,195 and such a hard frost set in that the fjord froze 632 01:19:50,369 --> 01:19:52,406 from shore to shore, 633 01:19:52,538 --> 01:19:56,202 a thing which had not happened within the memory of man! 634 01:20:35,914 --> 01:20:37,871 One day in Paris, 635 01:20:38,000 --> 01:20:39,911 after I'd won a riding competition, 636 01:20:40,586 --> 01:20:43,544 some French officers 637 01:20:43,672 --> 01:20:46,710 invited me to dine 638 01:20:46,842 --> 01:20:50,927 at one of the city's finest restaurants, the Café Anglais. 639 01:20:51,055 --> 01:20:55,174 The chef, surprisingly enough, was a woman. 640 01:20:56,852 --> 01:21:00,186 We were served callles en sarcophage, 641 01:21:00,939 --> 01:21:03,522 a dish of her own creation. 642 01:21:04,485 --> 01:21:08,069 General Galliffet, our host for the evening, 643 01:21:08,197 --> 01:21:11,155 explained that this woman, this head chef, 644 01:21:11,283 --> 01:21:13,445 had the ability 645 01:21:13,577 --> 01:21:18,117 to transform a dinner into a kind of love affair, 646 01:21:18,457 --> 01:21:21,995 a love affair that made no distinction 647 01:21:22,127 --> 01:21:26,291 between bodily appetite and spiritual appetite. 648 01:21:28,050 --> 01:21:30,462 General Galliffet said that in the past 649 01:21:30,594 --> 01:21:34,633 he'd fought a duel for the love of a beautiful woman, 650 01:21:34,932 --> 01:21:37,720 but that now there was no woman in Paris 651 01:21:37,851 --> 01:21:39,842 for whom he'd shed his blood 652 01:21:39,978 --> 01:21:43,391 except for this chef. 653 01:21:44,316 --> 01:21:46,182 She was considered 654 01:21:46,318 --> 01:21:48,980 the greatest culinary genius of the age. 655 01:21:49,822 --> 01:21:52,689 What we are now eating is nothing less than 656 01:21:52,825 --> 01:21:55,783 callles en sarcophage. 657 01:21:58,831 --> 01:22:01,823 But this really is callles en sarcophage! 658 01:22:02,000 --> 01:22:04,583 Yes... that it is. 659 01:22:27,526 --> 01:22:30,359 Man shall not merely refrain from 660 01:22:30,529 --> 01:22:34,193 but also renounce any thought of food and drink. 661 01:22:34,324 --> 01:22:38,784 Only then can he eat and drink in the right spirit. 662 01:23:03,187 --> 01:23:05,428 As our pastor always said, 663 01:23:05,564 --> 01:23:08,022 "Dear brothers and sisters, 664 01:23:08,150 --> 01:23:11,563 the only things we may take with us from our life on earth 665 01:23:11,737 --> 01:23:13,728 are those we have given away." 666 01:23:14,907 --> 01:23:18,366 Our dear sisters will be rich in the next life. 667 01:23:30,506 --> 01:23:32,042 Erik. 668 01:24:50,252 --> 01:24:52,334 Is the food good, Aunt? 669 01:24:52,879 --> 01:24:55,621 Yes, the gale has died down. 670 01:25:35,672 --> 01:25:37,709 Water in the small glasses. 671 01:26:38,360 --> 01:26:40,021 Here you are, sir. 672 01:26:40,153 --> 01:26:45,193 Just look at these beautiful grapes! 673 01:26:46,034 --> 01:26:48,947 "And they came unto the brook of Eshcol 674 01:26:49,121 --> 01:26:52,113 and cut down a branch with one cluster of grapes. 675 01:26:52,249 --> 01:26:56,493 And two of them bore it between them on a staff." 676 01:27:06,972 --> 01:27:11,182 Mercy and truth have met together. 677 01:27:12,185 --> 01:27:15,268 Righteousness and bliss shall kiss one another. 678 01:27:17,149 --> 01:27:20,813 Man, in his foolishness and shortsightedness, 679 01:27:20,986 --> 01:27:24,980 believes he must make choices in this life. 680 01:27:26,158 --> 01:27:29,867 He trembles at the risks he takes. 681 01:27:31,997 --> 01:27:33,829 We all know... 682 01:27:34,833 --> 01:27:36,995 fear. 683 01:27:39,629 --> 01:27:41,336 But no. 684 01:27:41,673 --> 01:27:45,337 Our choice is of no importance. 685 01:27:47,721 --> 01:27:49,553 The moment comes 686 01:27:49,681 --> 01:27:51,638 when our eyes are opened, 687 01:27:51,767 --> 01:27:54,350 and we see and realize 688 01:27:55,061 --> 01:27:58,179 that grace is infinite. 689 01:27:59,775 --> 01:28:01,937 We need only await it 690 01:28:02,068 --> 01:28:03,854 with confidence 691 01:28:04,029 --> 01:28:07,522 and acknowledge it in gratitude. 692 01:28:10,202 --> 01:28:13,661 Grace makes no conditions. 693 01:28:17,042 --> 01:28:18,783 And see! 694 01:28:19,503 --> 01:28:21,540 That which we have chosen 695 01:28:22,172 --> 01:28:24,630 is given us... 696 01:28:25,509 --> 01:28:30,299 and that which we have refused... 697 01:28:32,390 --> 01:28:33,880 is also granted us. 698 01:28:34,351 --> 01:28:39,312 Yes, that which we rejected is granted us. 699 01:28:40,649 --> 01:28:45,394 Mercy and truth have met together. 700 01:28:47,364 --> 01:28:49,776 Righteousness and bliss... 701 01:28:51,493 --> 01:28:53,575 shall kiss one another. 702 01:29:05,257 --> 01:29:06,998 Here you are, sir. 703 01:29:31,283 --> 01:29:33,365 You scoundrel! 704 01:29:33,493 --> 01:29:36,326 You cheated me on that timber you sold me. 705 01:29:36,454 --> 01:29:40,869 - I cheated you badly, beloved brother. - I knew it. 706 01:29:44,462 --> 01:29:46,123 But you know what? 707 01:29:46,298 --> 01:29:49,962 I played a trick on you that you never knew about. 708 01:29:50,093 --> 01:29:52,209 Then I deserved it. 709 01:30:29,966 --> 01:30:31,798 Lad... 710 01:30:32,802 --> 01:30:35,510 is there more of the Clos de Vougeot? 711 01:30:39,142 --> 01:30:41,600 Can the general have more "Closhoufo"? 712 01:30:46,983 --> 01:30:50,021 Erik, leave the bottle there. 713 01:31:31,569 --> 01:31:34,857 After the coffee, in the small glasses. 714 01:31:35,031 --> 01:31:37,568 And light the candles in the sitting room. 715 01:31:37,951 --> 01:31:41,410 "Vie-ux marc... feene champagne." 716 01:31:42,747 --> 01:31:44,909 I hope you enjoyed the meal. 717 01:31:45,041 --> 01:31:46,623 Thank you. 718 01:32:32,505 --> 01:32:35,247 God bless you, dear Solveig. 719 01:32:35,383 --> 01:32:38,375 God bless you too, dear Anna. 720 01:32:40,055 --> 01:32:41,796 God bless you, Christopher. 721 01:32:44,017 --> 01:32:45,974 My brother! 722 01:32:49,230 --> 01:32:55,476 Oh, watch the day hurry off once again 723 01:32:55,987 --> 01:33:02,324 As the sun sinks into the western sea 724 01:33:02,786 --> 01:33:09,783 The time for us to rest approaches 725 01:33:09,918 --> 01:33:13,502 O God, you who dwell 726 01:33:13,630 --> 01:33:16,497 In heavenly light 727 01:33:16,925 --> 01:33:23,513 Who reign on high in heaven's hall 728 01:33:23,848 --> 01:33:31,187 Be our infinite light in the valley of night 729 01:33:32,273 --> 01:33:38,519 The sand in our hourglass will soon run out 730 01:33:39,197 --> 01:33:45,364 The day is conquered by the night 731 01:33:45,995 --> 01:33:52,241 The glories of the world are ending 732 01:33:52,836 --> 01:33:58,047 So brief their day, so swift their flight 733 01:33:59,884 --> 01:34:06,472 God, may your brightness never dim 734 01:34:06,975 --> 01:34:13,768 Nor mercy's door be closed to man 735 01:34:32,333 --> 01:34:33,915 Lorens... 736 01:34:35,128 --> 01:34:37,995 it is time for us to leave. 737 01:34:38,256 --> 01:34:40,918 The general and his aunt are leaving. 738 01:34:46,848 --> 01:34:49,806 - Thank you for the nice evening. - Thank you for your help. 739 01:34:52,312 --> 01:34:53,894 You're welcome. 740 01:35:06,618 --> 01:35:08,734 I have been with you... 741 01:35:09,996 --> 01:35:12,112 every day of my life. 742 01:35:15,043 --> 01:35:17,284 Tell me you know that. 743 01:35:17,837 --> 01:35:19,248 Yes... 744 01:35:19,380 --> 01:35:20,870 I know. 745 01:35:21,466 --> 01:35:25,300 You must also know that I shall be with you 746 01:35:26,095 --> 01:35:29,258 every day that is left to me. 747 01:35:31,100 --> 01:35:35,139 Every evening I shall sit down to dine with you. 748 01:35:36,940 --> 01:35:39,807 Not in the flesh... 749 01:35:41,027 --> 01:35:43,143 which means nothing... 750 01:35:44,197 --> 01:35:46,313 but in the spirit. 751 01:35:48,117 --> 01:35:51,280 For tonight I have learned, my dear... 752 01:35:52,664 --> 01:35:55,156 that in this beautiful world of ours... 753 01:35:55,625 --> 01:35:58,162 all things are possible. 754 01:36:50,221 --> 01:36:53,430 - Thank you for the lovely evening. - Thank you for coming. 755 01:36:53,558 --> 01:36:55,765 Good-bye. Thank you for the evening. 756 01:36:56,144 --> 01:36:58,055 Thank you so much! 757 01:36:58,896 --> 01:37:01,263 Thank you for a wonderful evening! 758 01:37:24,505 --> 01:37:29,591 The clock strikes and time goes by 759 01:37:29,927 --> 01:37:35,468 Eternity is nigh 760 01:37:35,600 --> 01:37:40,936 Let us use this time to try 761 01:37:41,314 --> 01:37:46,525 To serve the Lord with heart and mind 762 01:37:47,153 --> 01:37:52,239 So that our true home we shall find 763 01:37:52,492 --> 01:37:57,407 So that our true home we shall find 764 01:38:01,125 --> 01:38:04,208 The stars have come nearer. 765 01:38:04,504 --> 01:38:07,587 Perhaps they will come nearer every night. 766 01:38:08,800 --> 01:38:11,508 Quite possibly there will be no snow this year. 767 01:38:21,813 --> 01:38:25,306 Oh, that was a good dinner! 768 01:38:27,151 --> 01:38:29,984 They all thought it was a very good dinner. 769 01:38:31,781 --> 01:38:36,491 I was once head chef at the Café Anglais. 770 01:38:37,995 --> 01:38:40,236 We'll all remember this evening 771 01:38:40,373 --> 01:38:42,956 when you've gone back to Paris. 772 01:38:45,336 --> 01:38:48,124 I'm not going back to Paris. 773 01:38:58,474 --> 01:39:01,011 You're not going back to Paris? 774 01:39:01,310 --> 01:39:04,098 No one's waiting for me there. 775 01:39:04,772 --> 01:39:06,763 They're all gone. 776 01:39:10,903 --> 01:39:13,019 And I have no money. 777 01:39:13,573 --> 01:39:15,359 No money? 778 01:39:16,576 --> 01:39:18,533 But the 10,000 francs? 779 01:39:19,162 --> 01:39:20,618 All spent. 780 01:39:22,540 --> 01:39:24,872 Ten thousand francs? 781 01:39:26,544 --> 01:39:30,879 Dinner for 12 at the Café Anglais costs 10,000 francs. 782 01:39:32,008 --> 01:39:33,669 But dear Babette, 783 01:39:33,801 --> 01:39:36,884 you ought not to have given away all you had for our sake. 784 01:39:41,893 --> 01:39:45,227 It wasn't just for your sake. 785 01:39:46,063 --> 01:39:49,226 So you will be poor now all your life? 786 01:39:52,612 --> 01:39:55,320 A great artist is never poor. 787 01:40:04,749 --> 01:40:08,162 Was this the sort of dinner you'd prepare at the Café Anglais? 788 01:40:12,548 --> 01:40:15,006 I could make them happy 789 01:40:15,426 --> 01:40:19,670 when I did my very best. Papin understood that. 790 01:40:21,682 --> 01:40:24,549 Achille Papin? 791 01:40:25,728 --> 01:40:27,059 Yes. 792 01:40:27,188 --> 01:40:28,804 He'd say... 793 01:40:29,524 --> 01:40:34,143 "Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: 794 01:40:34,278 --> 01:40:38,112 Give me leave to do my utmost." 795 01:40:39,367 --> 01:40:42,610 But this is not the end, Babette. 796 01:40:43,246 --> 01:40:46,284 I feel for certain that this is not the end. 797 01:40:47,250 --> 01:40:49,116 In paradise 798 01:40:49,252 --> 01:40:51,744 you will be the great artist 799 01:40:52,713 --> 01:40:55,705 God meant you to be. 800 01:41:06,477 --> 01:41:11,972 Ah, how you will enchant the angels!