On screen in close-up , though , you focus on its metaphorical details : the leafy wallpaper , the chandelier of twigs , the phalanx of amazing tree-men ( servants in long coats with branches for heads ) whose pockets are filled with berries that Hansel and Gretel pilfer. confessed lover of sweets , practically drooled when she was shown the real puff pastries , strudels and cakes atop the witch 's huge kitchen table , where she tries to fatten up Hansel for baking .