Exquisitely crafted, it has a fable-like quality that’s tempered by a streak of melancholy and attractive — but not extravagant — period detail (sensory pleasures are reserved for the titular meal!). Opera features only in a brief, but pivotal sequence towards the beginning of the film. I particularly appreciate the choice of Don Giovanni, which feels appropriate (given the sometimes reverential appreciation of the work in 19th century Parisian musical circles) and suggestive, but not too on-the-nose.