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Cast

Ulrich Thomsen
as Christian

Henning Moritzen
as Helge

Birthe Neumann
as Elsa

Thomas Bo Larsen
as Michael

Paprika Steen
as Helene

Trine Dyrholm
as Pia

Helle Dolleris
as Mette

Bjarne Henriksen
as Kim

Gbatokai Dakinah
as Gbatokai

Therese Glahn
as Michelle

Klaus Bondam
as Master of Ceremonies

Lasse Lunderskov
as Uncle

Lars Brygmann
as Receptionist

Lene Laub Oksen
as Sister

Linda Laursen
as Birthe

John Boas
as Grandad

Erna Boas
as Grandma

Thomas Vinterberg
as Taxi Driver

Bent Henningsen

Poul Kajbaek

Vibeke Dalset

Janne Thomsen

Anette Jakobsen

Poul Peterson

Gulli Sejrsen

Vibeke Kaiser

John Johnsen

Dan Ellertsen

Soren Sogreni

Annette Jakobsen

Kate Goldschmidt

Jens Norring

Bent Kaiser

Maria Myrgard

Peter Krag

Stig Poul Hansen

Kaj Rasmussen
as Man in the Kitchen

Robert Strandgard
as Man in the Kitchen

Gry Worre Hallberg
as Woman in the Kitchen

Rene
as Man in the Kitchen

Christine Louise Jorgensen
as Child

Dorte Olofsen
as Child

Kasper Olofsen
as Child

Emilian Sejersen
as Child

Susanne Funck
as Child

Rosmarie Jorgensen
as Child

Lasse Jacobsen
as Child

Sigrid Aalbaek
as Child

Mikkel Jacobsen
as Child

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• Jan 10, 2014

  The first film of the Dogme 95 movement is this riveting - and remarkably well put together - amalgam of hilarious farce and devastating family drama, where the dirty laundry is washed in an extremely revealing criticism of a bourgeoisie trying to maintain its status quo.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Jun 22, 2013

  A gut wrenching film directed under the Dogme 95 Manifesto by Thomas Vinterberg. Under the rules of this manifesto the film has be free of special effects and use of technology that would take attention away from the story or the acting, hence making use of natural light, sound, and camera movements only made by hand. As a result the gamble pays off only when the acting is top notch and the story is gripping enough, and Festen absolutely does.
  Nicolas K Super Reviewer
• Oct 22, 2012

  Hard-hitting family drama with shocking revelations during a landmark birthday party. Potent cinema verite direction makes this an uncomfortable affair. The actor who plays the loutish brother is one of the most believably despicable film characters ever.
  Doctor S Super Reviewer
• Apr 03, 2011

  Simple, stripped-down film by Danish auteur Thomas Vinterberg, made under the Dogme 95 manifesto which, among other things, promotes shooting with a handheld camera while restricting the use of artificial lighting. The realistic, almost home-video style and look of the film makes it feel natural, organic, unrehearsed. Having seen a stage adaptation a few years ago, the film's main revelation did not come as a shock to me, but it wasn't any less devastating, thanks in great part to Ulrich Thomsen's work, a restrained performance that stands out even more when compared to some of his costars' overacting.
  Fernando Rafael Q Super Reviewer

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