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Delicious (2025 film)

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Delicious
Promotional poster
Directed byNele Mueller-Stöfen
Screenplay byNele Mueller-Stöfen
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFrank Griebe
Edited byAndreas Wodraschke
Music by
Production
companies
  • Cactus Films
  • Komplizen Film
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • 18 February 2025 (2025-02-18) (Berlinale)
  • 7 March 2025 (2025-03-07) (Netflix)
Running time
102 minutes
Country
  • Germany
Languages
  • German
  • English

Delicious is a 2025 German drama film written and directed by Nele Mueller-Stöfen in her directorial debut. The film follows a wealthy German family who hires a young woman as a domestic helper during their summer vacation in Provence, after which the entire family's life gradually changes, with dramatic consequences.[1]

The film selected in Panorama 2025 had its premiere at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2025.[2] It was released worldwide for streaming on Netflix from 7 March 2025.[3]

Synopsis

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A German family's idyllic summer at their French villa in Provence unravels after they accidentally hit a young woman on a country road and take her in. Initially appearing helpful, each family member soon reveals their own hidden motives, seeking something different from the woman. This mistake leads to unforeseen consequences that ultimately transform the entire family's lives.

Cast

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  • Valerie Pachner as Esther
  • Fahri Yardım as John
  • Carla Díaz as Teodora
  • Naila Schuberth as Alba
  • Caspar Hoffmann as Philipp
  • Julien de Saint Jean as Lucien
  • Sina Martens as Cora
  • Johann von Bülow as Aki
  • Nina Zem as Estelle
  • Miveck Packa as Prince
  • Tom Rey as Bojan
  • Mélodie Casta as Amber
  • Joep Paddenburg as Erik

Production

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Principal photography began in 2023 on locations in France - Avignon.[1] Filming ended on 24 November 2023 in locations in France - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The film is a production of Komplizen Film for Netflix.[4]

Release

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Delicious had its World premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on 18 February 2025.[5][6]

The film will be available worldwide for streaming on Netflix from 7 March 2025.[7]

Accolades

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Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Berlin International Film Festival 23 February 2025 Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film Nele Mueller-Stöfen Nominated [8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Delicious, 2023-2025, Drama, Germany". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  2. ^ Vassilis Economou (16 January 2025). "Diverse perspectives and limitless creativity abound in the Berlinale Panorama". Cineuropa. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Delicious: A film by Nele Mueller-Stöfen". Komplizen Film. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  4. ^ Schultze, Thomas (24 November 2023). "Nele Mueller-Stöfens Regiedebüt "Delicious": Die Regeln des Spiels" [Nele Mueller-Stöfen's directorial debut "Delicious": The rules of the game]. Blickpunkt:Film (in German). Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  5. ^ Dalton, Ben (16 January 2025). "Berlinale reveals Special, Panorama, Generation and Forum titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  6. ^ "Delicious". Berlinale. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
  7. ^ "'Delicious' – Trailer and Key Art Released". About Netflix. Netflix. 5 February 2025. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  8. ^ Ntim, Zac (16 January 2025). "Justin Kurzel Series 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' Starring Jacob Elordi Among Titles Added To Berlinale Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
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