The Celebration
Festen
1998 · 1h 41m · Drama · Denmark, Sweden · Rated R (US)
Every family has a secret.
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.
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Thomas Vinterberg7.6Smart score
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