The Celebration (1998)
Original title: Festen
The Celebration is a 1998 Danish-language drama movie directed by Thomas Vinterberg, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen and Thomas Bo Larsen.
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.
Where to watch The Celebration
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Ulrich Thomsen as Christian
- Henning Moritzen as Faderen
- Thomas Bo Larsen as Michael
- Paprika Steen as Helene
- Birthe Neumann as Moderen
- Trine Dyrholm as Pia
- Helle Dolleris as Mette
- Therese Glahn as Michelle
- Klaus Bondam as Toastmasteren
- Bjarne Henriksen as Kokken
- Gbatokai Dakinah as Gbatokai
- Lasse Lunderskov as Onklen