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Her Head in FilmsAuthor: Caitlin
A podcast that makes movies personal. Hosted by Caitlin, Her Head in Films blends heartfelt reflections on art house and world cinema with stories from my own life. This is a space for exploring the emotional and subjective power of film, perfect for listeners who appreciate a deeply personal take on cinema and life. New episodes the first Tuesday of each month. Patreon: patreon.com/herheadinfilmspodcast. My website: herheadinfilms.com. Follow me on Letterboxd (@herheadinfilms), or email me at herheadinfilms@gmail.com. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Gabriel Axel's 'Babette's Feast' (1987)
Episode 150
Monday, 6 April, 2026
In this episode, I talk about Gabriel Axel's 1987 film, "Babette's Feast." The film follows Martine and Filippa—two sisters devoted to a small religious community in Denmark—and Babette, a French refugee and former chef who comes to live with them. When Babette prepares a feast to honor the centenary of their father’s birth, the meal becomes an act of artistic and emotional offering. I talk about what it means to offer something from the heart, how the film portrays art as a form of generosity, and how the experience of the meal brings the community back to life and to each other. If you’d like to support my work and get access to bonus episodes and exclusive posts, you can join me on Patreon: patreon.com/herheadinfilmspodcast. You can follow me on Letterboxd. My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com. My Sources: Babette's Feast: "Mercy and Truth Have Met Together" by Mark Le Fanu Babette's Feast: A Fable for Culinary France by Priscilla Parkhurst Ferguson
