DELICATESSEN (M) Presented in 35mm

Delicatessen at Revival House Perth

Experience Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro's darkly whimsical 1991 masterpiece that serves up black comedy with a side of cannibalistic satire. In a post-apocalyptic world where food is scarce and civilization has crumbled, a mysterious delicatessen provides meat to its starving tenants - but the new handyman Louison may discover he's not just fixing the building, he might be the next item on the menu.

Dominique Pinon brings gentle humanity to Louison, a former circus performer whose kindness and accordion playing win hearts in this grim world, while Marie-Laure Dougnac shines as Julie, the butcher's nearsighted daughter who falls for this unlikely hero. Their tender romance provides warmth amidst the film's macabre humor.

Jeunet and Caro's visionary direction creates a steampunk wonderland of creaking pipes, bizarre inventions, and sepia-toned decay that feels like a fairy tale told by Edgar Allan Poe. The filmmakers' background in animation shows in every meticulously crafted frame, where even the most disturbing moments possess an odd beauty.

The supporting cast of eccentric tenants - including toy makers, suicide enthusiasts, and frog-loving postmen - creates a community of lovable misfits whose quirks hide deeper humanity. The film's exploration of survival, love, and what makes us human comes seasoned with pitch-black humor and unexpected tenderness.

This surreal blend of romance, horror, and comedy established the directors as masters of cinematic imagination before they created "Amelie."

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Saturday, November 1st at 4:15 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: M - Dark themes and cannibalistic content

A deliciously twisted feast for the senses that proves love can bloom even in the hungriest of times - essential viewing that serves up humanity with a side of madness.