this be one of the fine movie i have ever see . the stark scenery . the isolation . the ignorant bigoted people hide behind their religion . a backdrop for some wordliness and sophistication . the acting be completely natural . but for me a afoodie the best be the actual choosing and preparation of the feast . i have spend time in paris and know the cuisine well . whether or not the cafe anglais really exist i do not know but i do know of similar establishment and babette menu and choice of wine be authentic . and of course the end where despite themselves the perfect meal mellow them back to friendship be the only end there could be . this be a positive film and should be see by anyone with enough brain and taste to understand it .