The Celebration

The Celebration
1998
★★★★☆ 7.7/10
⏱️ 105 min
📅 Released
🌐 DA
Drama
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.

Where to Watch (US)

Stream

Criterion Channel
MUBI

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen
Ulrich Thomsen
Christian
Henning Moritzen
Henning Moritzen
Faderen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
Paprika Steen
Paprika Steen
Helene
Birthe Neumann
Birthe Neumann
Moderen
Trine Dyrholm
Trine Dyrholm
Pia

Crew

Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Writer
Mogens Rukov, Thomas Vinterberg
Producer
Birgitte Hald

Production

DR, SVT, Nimbus Film

Keywords

daughterdepressioninfidelitychild abusesuicideparent child relationshipbirthdaycountry housetwin sistertrauma