this movie embody the soul of modern elite foodculture and even though the movie be 17 year old . the stand principle in the movie be represent food be more than just nourishing matter . it be also a powerful symbol and a medium for culture itself . the main character literally get drink on the fine wine and food and become inspire by idealistic thought and culture and a they let go of their puritanism and passion deny table manner . karen blixens shortstory make use of the difference between north europe and south europe and to point out their inherently different approach to food . a the strict and and rather dull scandinavian get infuse with eros from south and the party get go . so what be you wait for . go watch it . again .