The Celebration (1998)
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.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 19, 1998
Filmori Rating: 3.8/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Ulrich Thomsen - Christian
- Henning Moritzen - Faderen
- Thomas Bo Larsen - Michael
- Paprika Steen - Helene
- Birthe Neumann - Moderen
- Trine Dyrholm - Pia
- Helle Dolleris - Mette
- Therese Glahn - Michelle
- Klaus Bondam - Toastmasteren
- Bjarne Henriksen - Kokken
Screenplay
- Mogens Rukov (Screenplay)
- Thomas Vinterberg (Screenplay)
- Thomas Vinterberg (Idea)
Music: Lars Bo Jensen
Cinematography: Anthony Dod Mantle
Editing: Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Production: DR, SVT, Nimbus Film
Country: Denmark, Sweden
Language: Dansk, Deutsch, English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: da
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Battle with Depression and Hope, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival
Keywords
daughter, depression, infidelity, child abuse, suicide, parent child relationship, birthday, country house, twin sister, trauma, racism, family reunion, denial, lecture, death of sister
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Celebration about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Celebration?
- The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
- Who stars in The Celebration?
- The Celebration stars Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen, Birthe Neumann, Trine Dyrholm.
- How long is The Celebration?
- The Celebration has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Celebration?
- The Celebration is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for The Celebration?
- The Celebration has a Filmori rating of 3.8/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of The Celebration?
- The Celebration had a budget of $1M.
- Where was The Celebration produced?
- The Celebration was produced in Denmark, Sweden.
- What are the themes of The Celebration?
- The themes of The Celebration include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, Battle with Depression and Hope, Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival.