Delicatessen

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 75/100
Total warning time: 6m 48s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (1m 53s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:45:12 - 00:46:30] Brief scene with implied sexual activity.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:20] Partial nudity in a non-sexual context.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:22:10 - 00:22:30] Character smokes a cigarette.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 (4m 30s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 90/100 [00:15:20 - 00:16:50] Graphic scene of a character being butchered.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:35:40 - 00:37:10] Violent struggle with blood.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 85/100 [01:05:30 - 01:07:00] Disturbing scene involving a suicide attempt.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:50:15 - 00:50:20] Use of mild profanity.
Delicatessen
Year: 1991
Certificate: R
Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime
IMDB: 7.6
Meta Score: 66
Votes: 80487
Gross: 1,794,187
Director: Marc Caro
Stars: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marie-Laure Dougnac, Dominique Pinon, Pascal Benezech
Overview: Post-apocalyptic surrealist black comedy about the landlord of an apartment building who occasionally prepares a delicacy for his odd tenants.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of the movie Delicatessen (1991)?
A: Delicatessen is a dark comedy set in a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce. The story revolves around a butcher who runs an apartment building and secretly uses human meat in his delicatessen. A former clown named Louison moves in and becomes involved in the bizarre and macabre happenings of the building.
Q: Who directed Delicatessen (1991)?
A: Delicatessen was co-directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro. The film is known for its distinctive visual style and dark humor, which are hallmarks of Jeunet's later works.
Q: Who are the main actors in Delicatessen (1991)?
A: The main cast includes Dominique Pinon as Louison, Marie-Laure Dougnac as Julie Clapet, and Jean-Claude Dreyfus as the butcher Clapet. Pascal Benezech also plays a significant role as Marcel Tapioca.
Q: What genre does Delicatessen (1991) belong to?
A: Delicatessen is a mix of black comedy, surrealism, and post-apocalyptic fiction. The film blends dark humor with grotesque and whimsical elements, creating a unique cinematic experience.
Q: Is Delicatessen (1991) part of a series or does it have any sequels?
A: No, Delicatessen is a standalone film and does not have any sequels or prequels. However, it shares stylistic similarities with other works by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, such as The City of Lost Children (1995).