Festen (1998)

Writers:

Thomas Vinterberg (idea)
Thomas Vinterberg (screenplay) ...

Data di uscita:

19 giugno 1998 (Denmark)

Genere:

Drama

Slogan:

Every family has a secret.

Plot:

At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.

Plot Keywords:

Spontaneous Sex | Speech | Exposure | Companion | Toast

Premi:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 24 wins & 15 nominations

Recensioni degli utenti:

There's Something Rotten in the State of Denmark...

Cast

Ulrich Thomsen	...	Christian Klingenfeldt
Henning Moritzen	...	Faderen / Father Helge Klingenfeldt-Hansen
Thomas Bo Larsen	...	Michael
Paprika Steen	...	Helene
Birthe Neumann	...	Moderen / Mother
Trine Dyrholm	...	Pia
Helle Dolleris	...	Mette
Therese Glahn	...	Michelle
Klaus Bondam	...	Toastmasteren / Master of Ceremony Helmut
Bjarne Henriksen	...	Kokken / Cook
Gbatokai Dakinah	...	Gbatokai
Lasse Lunderskov	...	Onklen / Uncle
Lars Brygmann	...	Receptionisten / Receptionist
Lene Laub Oksen	...	Søsteren / Sister
Linda Laursen	...	Birthe

Alias:

The Celebration (UK) (USA)
Dogme # 1 - Festen (Denmark) (series title)
Dogme 1 (Denmark)
Festen - Festa in famiglia (Italy) [it]

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content and language, including references to sexual abuse.

Durata:

105 min

Nazionalità:

Denmark | Sweden

Lingua:

Danese | Tedesco | Inglese

Colore:

Colore

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sonoro:

Dolby

Divieti:

Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | France:-12 | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Italy:VM14 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/16 | Singapore:R(A) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R

Luoghi delle riprese:

Skjoldnæsholm, Jystrup Midtsj, Denmark

Company:

Danmarks Radio (DR)

Curiosità:

On 23 November 2002 Danish Radio found 'Allan' again. Allan met with director Thomas Vinterberg. During the interview it was revealed that Allan's entire story was pure fantasy. However, Allan had adopted the story from a true life experience of a Danish nurse. She held her speech on Christmas eve.

Errori:

Incongruenze nella trama: All children "disappear" just before the dinner.

Citazioni:

[first lines]
[subtitled version]
Christian Klingenfeldt: [on his cellphone] Christian speaking... Hi, I'm here now. I landed this morning. What? Er... Washed? I shaved at the airport if you must know. I shaved at the airport if you must know! I'm fine... right now I'm looking across the fields. At the land of my father. It's beautiful. It makes me want to move back for good, but that'd be problematical. I'll make it. Yes, I suppose it will be... shocking. What?... You're dropping out. O.K. Bye.

Movie Connections:

Citato in Danske dogmeri, Det (2005) (V)

Colonna sonora:

Jeg har set en rigtig negermand

There's Something Rotten in the State of Denmark...

"Festen" aka "The Celebration" was the impressive directorial debut of the young Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg ("It's All About Love", "Dear Wendy"), and the first film made according to the rules of the daring Dogme 95 movement. It shows that you don't need big budgets to make a great film. However, Dogme wouldn't work if its films weren't as daring as its ideals of film-making - and "Festen" proved that those guys really have much to say.

"Festen" is an extremely cruel film, and it's somewhat uneasy to watch in some moments. The celebration of the title refers to the 60th birthday of Helge Klingenfeldt-Hansen (Henning Moritzen), who entertains his big family in his castle. But Helge's son, Christian (Ulrich Thomsen, excellent), whose twin sister recently committed suicide, has an important revelation that will surprise - and displease - many people; in the meantime, other secrets are revealed and nobody will get away clean. "Festen" deserved all praise/awards it got in international festivals (it won the Jury Prize at Cannes 98) and is a great introduction to Danish cinema. My vote is 10/10.