The Celebration
“Every family has a secret.”
1998•R•1h 41m•7.7•Released
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.
Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Writer
Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
Budget
$1M
Languages
Danish, German, English
Studio
DR
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
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen
Lars Brygmann
Receptionisten
Lene Laub Oksen
Søsteren
Linda Laursen
Birthe
Production
Company
DR
Company
SVT
Company
Nimbus Film
Producer
Birgitte Hald
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