DENMARK · 1998

Festen

Thomas Vinterberg
Dogme 95 family secrets childhood trauma abuse disclosure denial and complicity social hypocrisy
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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.

Year1998
CountryDenmark
DirectorThomas Vinterberg
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