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In this film the many pastries and cake represent the wealth and luxurious lifestyle of Marie Antoinette. Food can be very political. Marie Antoinette had an excess of pastry while the people of France were struggling and hungry.

Marie Antoinette (Sofia Coppola, 2006)

The Breakfast Club (John Hughes, 1985)

In The Breakfast Club the characters each bring different lunch to school. The lunch they bring represents their personality and standards.

The Grand Budapest Hotel (Wes Anderson, 2014)

In this one we observe the detail and hard work that goes into food. It represents labour and luxury.

Lady and the Tramp (Disney, 1955)

The food in this represents love. Sharing food is something very intimate and it can make people (or dogs) bond.

Ratatouille (Brad Bird, 2007)

In Ratatouille food is depicted as a passion and joy. It explains how everyone can cook, and how you should pay attention to what you cook and eat.

Tampopo (Juzo Itami, 1985)

In Tampopo making the perfect ramen is seen as an art.

Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki, 2008)

In every Studio Ghibli film food plays an important role.