Movie
The Celebration
1998R1h 41m7.7 / 10
Every family has a secret.
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
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Checked Jul 23, 2026
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Synopsis
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
More about The Celebration
Cast
Ulrich ThomsenChristian
Henning MoritzenFaderen
Thomas Bo LarsenMichael
Paprika SteenHelene
Birthe NeumannModeren
Trine DyrholmPia
Helle DollerisMette
Therese GlahnMichelleCredits
- Directed by
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Written by
- Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Danish
- Original title
- Festen
- Budget
- $1.3M
Production
DRDenmark
SVTSweden
Nimbus FilmDenmark
Themes
angrybirthdaychild abusechild sexual abusecountry housedaughterdeath of sisterdenial
