The Celebration(1998)
Every family has a secret.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Thomas Vinterberg
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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
John Boas
Farfar
Erna Boas
Farmor
Bent Henningsen
Statister
The Celebration — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Celebration?+
The Celebration is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Celebration come out?+
The Celebration was released in 1998.
How long is The Celebration?+
The Celebration runs for 101 minutes (1 hour and 41 minutes).
Who directed The Celebration?+
The Celebration was directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
Who stars in The Celebration?+
The Celebration stars Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Paprika Steen and Birthe Neumann.
Is The Celebration worth watching?+
The Celebration holds a 7.7/10 rating from 1,327 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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