The Celebration [1998 film]

by Thomas Vinterberg (Director/Screenwriter, Director)

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The family and friends of prominent Danish patriarch Helge Klingenfeldt gather at his country estate to celebrate his sixtieth birthday. Two months prior to this event, Helge's daughter committed suicide. Her twin brother, Christian, makes a birthday toast that brings a barrage of family secrets out into the open.

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Canonical title
The Celebration [1998 film]
Original title
Festen
Original publication date
1998
Important places*
Denemarken
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The Celebration (1998 | IMDb)
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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1997 .D5582Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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