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Festen (1998) -- At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.

Overview

User Rating:
8.1/10   24,023 votes
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Writers:
Thomas Vinterberg (screenplay) &
Mogens Rukov (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
19 June 1998 (Denmark) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Every family has a secret. more
Plot:
At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 24 wins & 15 nominations more
User Comments:
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Ulrich Thomsen ... Christian
Henning Moritzen ... Faderen - Helge

Thomas Bo Larsen ... Michael

Paprika Steen ... Helene
Birthe Neumann ... Moderen - Else
Trine Dyrholm ... Pia
Helle Dolleris ... Mette
Therese Glahn ... Michelle
Klaus Bondam ... Toastmasteren - Master of Ceremonies
Bjarne Henriksen ... Kokken - Kim
Gbatokai Dakinah ... Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov ... Onklen - Uncle
Lars Brygmann ... Receptionisten - Receptionist
Lene Laub Oksen ... Søsteren - Sister
Linda Laursen ... Birthe
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Celebration (UK) (USA)
Dogme # 1 - Festen (Denmark) (series title)
Dogme 1 (Denmark)
The Celebration: Dogme #1 (Canada: English title) (DVD title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content and language, including references to sexual abuse.
Runtime:
105 min
Country:
Denmark | Sweden
Language:
Danish | German | English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

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The film was declared to be the worst-dubbed movie released in 1999, in Germany. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: All children "disappear" just before the dinner. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
[subtitled version]
Christian Klingenfeldt: [on his cellphone] Christian speaking... Hi, I'm here now. I landed this morning. What? Er... Washed? I shaved at the airport if you must know. I shaved at the airport if you must know! I'm fine... right now I'm looking across the fields. At the land of my father. It's beautiful. It makes me want to move back for good, but that'd be problematical. I'll make it. Yes, I suppose it will be... shocking. What?... You're dropping out. O.K. Bye.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in For Pete's Wake! (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Brudevalsen more

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52 out of 62 people found the following comment useful:-
If you haven't seen this... go right now!, 22 August 2002
10/10
Author: headfulofghosts126 from Chicago

A film so involving that a score, proper editing, and lighting are hardly missed. You are experiencing this world first hand... and what a screwed up, wonderful journey it is. I can't even begin to go into the story because it would be a crime. You have to see this for yourself. Don't be disuaded by the subtitles or strange look of the movie. Let it run for fifteen minutes and you'll be hooked. This is a powerful, powerful little movie. Guranteed to stay with you days after you've seen it. Do yourself a huge favor and rent this movie asap. If you're fed up with the cookie cutter Hollywood garbage this will be most refreshing.

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