The Celebration (1998)

  • R
  • 10/07/1998 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 45m

Every family has a secret.

Overview

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.

Thomas Vinterberg

Screenplay, Director

Mogens Rukov

Screenplay

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen's headshot

Ulrich Thomsen

Christian
Henning Moritzen's headshot

Henning Moritzen

Faderen
Thomas Bo Larsen's headshot

Thomas Bo Larsen

Michael
Paprika Steen's headshot

Paprika Steen

Helene
Birthe Neumann's headshot

Birthe Neumann

Moderen
Trine Dyrholm's headshot

Trine Dyrholm

Pia
Helle Dolleris's headshot

Helle Dolleris

Mette
Therese Glahn's headshot

Therese Glahn

Michelle

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