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The Celebration

Original title: Festen
  • 1998
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
96K
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POPULARITY
3,928
44
Thomas Bo Larsen, Henning Moritzen, Paprika Steen, and Ulrich Thomsen in The Celebration (1998)
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Dark ComedyDrama

At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.

  • Director
    • Thomas Vinterberg
  • Writers
    • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Mogens Rukov
  • Stars
    • Ulrich Thomsen
    • Henning Moritzen
    • Thomas Bo Larsen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    96K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,928
    44
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writers
      • Thomas Vinterberg
      • Mogens Rukov
    • Stars
      • Ulrich Thomsen
      • Henning Moritzen
      • Thomas Bo Larsen
    • 298User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 28 wins & 23 nominations total

    Videos2

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
    Trailer 1:30
    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
    The Celebration
    Trailer 1:00
    The Celebration
    The Celebration
    Trailer 1:00
    The Celebration

    Photos93

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    Top cast50

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    Ulrich Thomsen
    Ulrich Thomsen
    • Christian
    Henning Moritzen
    Henning Moritzen
    • Faderen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    • Michael
    Paprika Steen
    Paprika Steen
    • Helene
    Birthe Neumann
    • Moderen
    Trine Dyrholm
    Trine Dyrholm
    • Pia
    Helle Dolleris
    • Mette
    Therese Glahn
    • Michelle
    Klaus Bondam
    • Toastmasteren
    Bjarne Henriksen
    Bjarne Henriksen
    • Kokken
    Gbatokai Dakinah
    • Gbatokai
    Lasse Lunderskov
    • Onklen
    Lars Brygmann
    Lars Brygmann
    • Receptionisten
    Lene Laub Oksen
    • Søsteren
    Linda Laursen
    • Birthe
    John Boas
    • Farfar
    Erna Boas
    • Farmor
    Bent Henningsen
    • Statister
    • Director
      • Thomas Vinterberg
    • Writers
      • Thomas Vinterberg
      • Mogens Rukov
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Since this is a Dogme-film, there cannot be any non-diegetic (artificial) sounds added, no post-production. The camera also needs to be hand-held. So when Christian falls to the floor in the reception and sees his sister, Christian himself had to hold the camera when falling. To achieve the "dizzy" sound, the original cameraman swung the microphone around in the air.
    • Goofs
      In an early scene, a cameraman can be seen reflected in a bedroom mirror (director Thomas Vinterberg noticed this but kept it in).
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      [subtitled version]

      Michael: Nice one, Dad. Good speech. Well done. But I think you'll have to go now so we can eat our breakfast.

      Faderen: Of course, of course.

      Faderen: [to his wife] Coming?

      Moderen: I'll stay here.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD also contains an alternative ending.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bag om filmen 'Festen' (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      I Skovens dybe stille ro
      By Fritz Andersen

    User reviews298

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    10/10

    Wow

    What a film. Apparently the first of the dogme series of films (hand held camera, natural lighting, no backing track etc.). Forget that. This is brilliant in its own right as a 'family' drama. I was hooked from 20 minutes in. A fascinating insight into how human beings will brush abhorrent past crimes under the metaphorical carpet if it means continuation of their privileged lives. Human drama at its best. 10 out of ten
    • michael-kerrigan-526-124974
    • Dec 17, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1998 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
    • Languages
      • Danish
      • German
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Festen
    • Filming locations
      • Skjoldenæsholm, Sjælland, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Nimbus Film
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
      • Nordisk Film & TV-Fond
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,656,223
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,657,778
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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