Delicious

The ending of Delicious reveals that Teodora and her friends are cannibals, embodying their manifesto of “eating the rich” in a literal sense. They target the wealthy but choose to spare Alba and Philipp, which raises intriguing questions about their motives. It’s not clear if Teodora genuinely cares for Alba or sees her as a symbol of potential change, perhaps believing that Alba, coming from wealth, could adopt their anti-capitalist ideals. Teodora’s manipulation of Alba, including gaining her trust and making her feel insecure, hints that her decision to leave Alba alive might be strategic—either as an act of mercy or as an attempt to “convert” her. The film leaves uncertain whether Alba is aware of the cannibalism, or if she’s complicit in their cause, which adds to the ambiguity of her role. Meanwhile, Philipp’s survival is more perplexing. Despite his overt creepiness and anti-establishment sentiments, he remains untouched, possibly because the cannibals view him as a future pawn or simply because he’s a child. Yet, the decision to spare Philipp seems inconsistent, especially given his problematic behavior, suggesting that the film is critiquing the way privilege and superficial rebellion are treated differently.

The ending emphasizes that the revolution’s morality is complicated—if the oppressed are compassionate enough to spare their oppressors, what does that say about their justice? It also satirizes the idea that violence against the rich might be justified, but the film complicates this by showing that those fighting for justice might still harbor selfish or naïve motives. Overall, the movie leaves us questioning whether the cannibal revolutionaries are truly righteous, or if their actions fall into the same moral gray area as those they oppose. It’s a provocative finale that challenges the viewer to rethink notions of fairness, mercy, and revolution.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59