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The Celebration
(1998)
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Cast
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| Ulrich Thomsen | ... |
Christian
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| Henning Moritzen | ... |
Faderen - Helge
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| Thomas Bo Larsen | ... |
Michael
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| Paprika Steen | ... |
Helene
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Birthe Neumann | ... |
Moderen - Else
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| Trine Dyrholm | ... |
Pia
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Helle Dolleris | ... |
Mette
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Therese Glahn | ... |
Michelle
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Klaus Bondam | ... |
Toastmasteren - Master of Ceremonies
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Bjarne Henriksen | ... |
Kokken - Kim
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Gbatokai Dakinah | ... |
Gbatokai
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Lasse Lunderskov | ... |
Onklen - Uncle
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Lars Brygmann | ... |
Receptionisten - Receptionist
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Lene Laub Oksen | ... |
Søsteren - Sister
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Linda Laursen | ... |
Birthe
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Storyline
The Father turns 60. His family, which is a big one of the kind, gathers to celebrate him on a castle. Everybody likes and respects the father deeply...or do they? The Youngest Son is trying to live up to The Father's expectations. He is running a grill-bar in a dirty part of Copenhagen. The oldest son runs a restaurant in France, while the sister is a anthropologist. The older sister has recently committed suicide and the father asks the oldest son to say a few words about her, because he is afraid he will break into tears if he does it himself. The oldest son agrees without arguments. Actually he has already written two speeches. A yellow and a green one. By the table, he asks the father to pick a speech. The father chooses green. The oldest son announces that this is the Speech of Truth. Everybody laughs, except for the father who gets a nervous look on his face. For he knows that the oldest son is about to reveal the secret of why the oldest sister killed herself. Written by Jonas L.
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Alle familier har en hemmelighed See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content and language, including references to sexual abuse See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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(Denmark) See more »Also Known As:
Festen See more »Filming Locations:
Skjoldenæsholm, Sjælland, DenmarkBox Office
Budget:
$1,300,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$27,621 (USA) (11 October 1998) (2 Screens)Gross:
$2,720,454 (Denmark) (31 December 1998)Company Credits
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1.33 : 1
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[subtitled version]
Christian Klingenfeldt: [on his cellphone] Christian speaking... Hi, I'm here now. I landed this morning. What? Er... Washed? I shaved at the airport if you must know. I shaved at the airport if you must know! I'm fine... right now I'm looking across the fields. At the land of my father. It's beautiful. It makes me want to move back for good, but that'd be problematical. I'll make it. Yes, I suppose it will be... shocking. What?... You're dropping out. O.K. Bye.
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Trivia
On 23 November 2002 Danish Radio found 'Allan' again. Allan met with director Thomas Vinterberg. During the interview it was revealed that Allan's entire story was pure fantasy. However, Allan had adopted the story from a true life experience of a Danish nurse. She held her speech on Christmas eve. See more »Goofs
Plot holes: All children "disappear" just before the dinner. See more »Quotes
[first lines][subtitled version]
Christian Klingenfeldt: [on his cellphone] Christian speaking... Hi, I'm here now. I landed this morning. What? Er... Washed? I shaved at the airport if you must know. I shaved at the airport if you must know! I'm fine... right now I'm looking across the fields. At the land of my father. It's beautiful. It makes me want to move back for good, but that'd be problematical. I'll make it. Yes, I suppose it will be... shocking. What?... You're dropping out. O.K. Bye.
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