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The Celebration(1998)
Status: Released
Date: 1998-06-19
77%
1147 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Every family has a secret.
Overview:
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 shocking secret.
Languages: Danish, German, English.
Countries:
Denmark,
Sweden
Budget: $1,300,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Celebration
Top 10 Billed 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
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The Celebration (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]
Mark Kermode reviews Festen (1998)
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The Celebration (1998) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ] - Trailer
Mark Kermode reviews Festen (1998) - Featurette
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