some have comment on the subtitle not be a problem in this film i beg to differ the nuisance in the facial expression and subtle interaction between the character be such that you can not afford to take your eye away for even a fraction of a second . i try to watch and on the dvd and in english to overcome this problem ( do not make this mistake the result be a travesty ) . the only way to get the full benefit be to watch it two or three time in quick succession so you know it and then ignore the subtitle . an acting master class not in the dialogue but body language . it be the little thing the postmaster or shop keeper puff out his chest and go in to get his cap before deliver a letter from . france . the general bemused expression a his delight in a bunch of perfect grape elicit a biblical reference with a profundity worthy of be there . the cinematography be awesome and the bleak minimalist village with it wash out colour just accentuate the sumptuousness of the feast when it come . i have a friend who claim to be descend from the borgia and who family motto be if it be worth do and it be worth do to excess amen . i laugh out loud and cry each time i watch this film .