The Celebration

1998, Drama/Comedy, 1h 45m

45 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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As sharp and ruthless as the family dynamic that powers its plot, The Celebration blends tragedy and comedy to brilliant effect. Read critic reviews

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A dark secret mars a Dane's (Henning Moritzen) 60th birthday celebration, attended by his family (Ulrich Thomsen, Thomas Bo Larsen) and friends.
  • Rating:
    R (Strong Sexual Content|References to Sexual Abuse|Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama, Comedy
  • Original Language:
    Danish
  • Director:
    Thomas Vinterberg
  • Producer:
    Birgitte Hald
  • Writer:
    Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Nimbus Film, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film & TV-Fond, Danmarks Radio
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Academy (1.33:1)

Cast & Crew

Ulrich Thomsen
Christian Klingenfeldt
Henning Moritzen
Faderen, Father Helge Klingenfeldt
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
Paprika Steen
Helene
Birthe Neumann
Moderen, Mother
Trine Dyrholm
Pia
Helle Dolleris
Mette
Therese Glahn
Michelle
Klaus Bondam
Toastmasteren, Master of Ceremony
Bjarne Henriksen
Kokken, Cook
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen, Uncle
Lars Brygmann
Receptionisten, Receptionist
Lene Laub Oksen
Søsteren, Sister
Linda Laursen
Birthe
John Boas
Farfar , Grandfather
Erna Boas
Farmor , Grandmother
Thomas Vinterberg
Director
Thomas Vinterberg
Writer
Mogens Rukov
Writer
Birgitte Hald
Producer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Cinematographer
Valdís Óskarsdóttir
Film Editor
Mary Louise Hedegaard
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