Although my husband and I appreciated watching a foreign film occasionally years ago, since we had children we have not watched hardly any movies, let alone a foreign film! Our boys are finally getting to the age where we can enjoy some movies together that are not “kid’s shows.”
Tonight our family decided to watch Babettes Feast. My oldest who loves to cook, especially enjoyed watching the French cooking, and my youngest liked reading the sub-titles. The film was rated G, and it was fine for our family. There was wine and champagne drinking during the dinner scene…because of the fancy French dinner…. but the devout puritans partaking of the meal had no idea what they were drinking. 
I suppose that some folks might find this film to be too slow or boring but I found it to be quite charming. Babett’s Feast is set in a very remote coastal Danish village where only devout puritans live. The members of this sect are very plain and live simply. They eat simple food and do not seem to enjoy many comforts in life. It takes place during the mid 1800’s. There is lovely music, hymns, some opera, and peaceful scenery throughout the movie.
