The first film conforming to the Dogma 95 principles. Hit like a bomb
Director: Thomas Vinterberg - Actors: including Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm, Henning Moritzen
Length: 105 minutes - Language: Danish
- Subtitles: Dutch
During a party celebrating the 60th birthday of the pater familias, his son reveals a shocking secret. This completely collapses the facade of a seemingly perfect family.
Festen is an inky comedy with which director Thomas Vinterberg established his name. The film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and is widely considered a masterpiece within modern cinema. With intense acting and an oppressive atmosphere, this film is an emotional roller coaster, confronting the viewer with themes of shame, guilt and forgiveness.
