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19 June 1998 (Denmark) moreTagline:
Every family has a secret. morePlot:
At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 24 wins & 15 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
‘IFC Midnight’ Features Some of the Best Films on Demand (From HollywoodChicago.com. 5 June 2009, 12:16 PM, PDT)
12th Annual EU Film Festival Highlights, Week Three: ‘Angel,’ ‘Left Bank,’ ‘Eden,’ ‘Fear Me Not’
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 18 March 2009, 10:00 AM, PDT)
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There's Something Rotten in the State of Denmark... moreCast
(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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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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Rated R for strong sexual content and language, including references to sexual abuse.Parents Guide:
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105 minColor:
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1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | Canada:14A (Canadian Home Video rating) | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:RFilming Locations:
Skjoldenæsholm, Sjælland, DenmarkFun Stuff
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During the dinner with the speech, it was hard for the cameramen to fulfill the Dogme-rule about the cameras being handheld. The solution was to let some of the guests at the table hold the cameras themselves. moreGoofs:
Plot holes: All children "disappear" just before the dinner. moreQuotes:
[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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I Skovens dybe stille ro moreFAQ
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"Festen" aka "The Celebration" was the impressive directorial debut of the young Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg ("It's All About Love", "Dear Wendy"), and the first film made according to the rules of the daring Dogme 95 movement. It shows that you don't need big budgets to make a great film. However, Dogme wouldn't work if its films weren't as daring as its ideals of film-making - and "Festen" proved that those guys really have much to say.
"Festen" is an extremely cruel film, and it's somewhat uneasy to watch in some moments. The celebration of the title refers to the 60th birthday of Helge Klingenfeldt-Hansen (Henning Moritzen), who entertains his big family in his castle. But Helge's son, Christian (Ulrich Thomsen, excellent), whose twin sister recently committed suicide, has an important revelation that will surprise - and displease - many people; in the meantime, other secrets are revealed and nobody will get away clean. "Festen" deserved all praise/awards it got in international festivals (it won the Jury Prize at Cannes 98) and is a great introduction to Danish cinema. My vote is 10/10.