The Celebration

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.

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen

as Christian

Henning Moritzen

as Faderen

Thomas Bo Larsen

as Michael

Paprika Steen

as Helene

Birthe Neumann

as Moderen

Trine Dyrholm

as Pia

Helle Dolleris

as Mette

Therese Glahn

as Michelle

Klaus Bondam

as Toastmasteren

Bjarne Henriksen

as Kokken

Reviews

CinemaSerf

I have always loathed, and avoided, family gatherings though none of mine ever became quite so toxic as this one. It’s “Helge” (Henning Moritzen) who has reached sixty years old, and so has assembled his family and friends at a luxury hotel to celebrate. We can tell that we are in for a bumpy ride w...

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