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Release Date:
19 June 1998 (Denmark)
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Tagline:
Every family has a secret. more
Plot:
At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe.
Another 24 wins
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15 nominations
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Birthday Suit: Dolph 'the biggest one' Lundgren
(From FilmExperience. 3 November 2009, 7:06 PM, PST)
‘IFC Midnight’ Features Some of the Best Films on Demand
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 5 June 2009, 12:16 PM, PDT)
(From FilmExperience. 3 November 2009, 7:06 PM, PST)
‘IFC Midnight’ Features Some of the Best Films on Demand
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 5 June 2009, 12:16 PM, PDT)
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If you haven't seen this... go right now!
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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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Also Known As:
The Celebration (UK) (USA)
Dogme # 1 - Festen (Denmark) (series title)
Dogme 1 (Denmark)
Festen (UK)
The Celebration: Dogme #1 (Canada: English title) (DVD title)
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Dogme # 1 - Festen (Denmark) (series title)
Dogme 1 (Denmark)
Festen (UK)
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.
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Runtime:
105 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
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Certification:
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:R
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Trivia:
Thomas Vinterberg "confessed" to having covered a window during the shooting of one scene, which is a breaking of two Dogme rules - no bringing props onto the set, and no use of special lighting.
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Goofs:
Plot holes: All children "disappear" just before the dinner.
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Quotes:
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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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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:
Featured in Bag om filmen 'Festen' (1998) (TV)
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Soundtrack:
Brudevalsen
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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.