The Feast

About This Movie

The Feast (2016) is this fascinating documentary that gives a real sense of village life during the feast of St. Peter. It’s all about community and the push and pull between solemnity and joy. The priest delivers a heavy sermon about avarice, but then it’s like a switch flips after mass. The villagers shed their seriousness and just start to dance, which is such a lovely contrast. There's a rawness to the performances, especially from the elderly folks who seem to revel in the freedom of the moment. Street artists add this vibrant layer, and the sound of laughter and music fills the air. It's slow-paced but not boring, allowing you to soak in the atmosphere. It feels authentic, almost like a slice of life captured on film.

Focuses on community celebrationsContrasting themes of solemnity and revelryCaptures authentic village atmosphere