La Grande Bouffe
The Decadence of "La Grande Bouffe" – Sexual relations and gluttonous eating illustrate the downfall and depravity of the four protagonists
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La Ricotta
Catholicism, Cream Cheese, and Cultural Commentary – Pasolini uses the feast as a symbol of Roman Catholic hypocrisy and exclusion.
The Land Before Time
Food as Memory and Migration - Beyond food for basic survival, the "tree star" represents Littlefoot's connection to his mother.
The Last Holiday
Food as Metaphor for Life – Georgia decides to go out in style by embracing her love of food and cooking.
Last Holiday
Over-Indulgence as a Sign of a Life Lived to the Fullest – Food becomes Georgia's expression of self-fufillment and love for life.
Le Diner de Cons
The True Fool: Just Desserts and Power Inversions in "The Dinner Game" – Wealthy publisher Pierre invites his servant to dinner to ridicule
Letters to Juliet
Food as a Barrier – Sophie and Victor's relationship is strained by Victor's obsession with food and the opening of his restaurant.
Lion
The Call of Jalebis – The unexpected memory triggered by jalebis sets Saroo on the journey to find his way back home to his loving family.
Like Water for Chocolate
Food as Means of Constraint and Liberation: "Like Water for Chocolate" uses magical realism to demonstrate the important roles that food
Lion King
The Circle of Life and Bugs – Simba grows in understanding of the Circle of Life when he lowers himself from 'peak carnivore' to insectivore
Little Forest
Maternal Instincts of Mother Nature – Solitary farmer Ichiko sustains herself from the land, which has become like a mother to her.
The Lord of the Rings
The Food-Based Identity of Samwise Gamgee – Sam's memories of Shire food represent his longing for home through their long perilous journey.
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