Delicatessen (1991)

"Delicatessen" is a delightfully wicked black comedy set in a post-apocalyptic future in France.

Food is in short supply, animals for butchery are nonexistent, and grain is more frequently used as currency than as sustenance.

Amidst this, there's no shortage of starving people.

Faced with this predicament, what is a humble butcher to do?



You should not watch Delicatessen (1991) if...

• You are not a fan of dark humor or satire.
• You prefer straightforward narratives; the movie is known for its unconventional and quirky storytelling.
• Seeing characters in distress or tight situations makes you uncomfortable.
• Grotesque and unusual visual aesthetics are not to your liking.
• You are under the age of 16, as the film contains some mature topics and scenes.

Whats the deal with...
Warning: The following may contain spoilers:

What's the deal with "Delicatessen?"I mean, here's a movie where people are living in a post-apocalyptic world, and they're still worried about getting their meat sliced just right!

You've got a landlord who's a butcher - and not just any butcher, but one who's providing his tenants with a very questionable source of protein. You've got to wonder, is it really that hard to find a can of Spam in the ruins of civilization?

And then there's the whole romantic subplot with the clown. You'd think in a world where you might get turned into a ham sandwich at any moment, you'd have bigger things to worry about than whether or not your girlfriend appreciates your balloon animals! I mean, who are these people?

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