Festen (Original title)Dogme 1 Festen (Alternative title)The Celebration (Alternative title)Fête de famille (Alternative title)Dogma 1 (Help search title)Dogme 1 (Help search title)Dogma 95 (Help search title)Dogme 95 (Help search title)
Date: 1998 (Copyright)Country: Denmark[Director]: Thomas Vinterberg
Synopsis: A family party to celebrate the 60th birthday of a prosperous country hotelier slowly disintegrates as the emotional damage suffered by his now grown-up children becomes increasingly evident.Synopsis: A family converge together to celebrate the 60th birthday of patriarch Helge. Helge's now grown-up children all attend but as the party progresses the emotional damage they have suffered becomes more apparent. Then Helge's son Christian finally accuses his father.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Homecoming, Family, Birthday parties, Fathers
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Subtitles: Danish
Date: April 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): Danish / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: At home/DVD reissues: FestenAuthor: AB Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film International v4 n1 2006 Pages: 34-42
Title: What was Dogme 95?Author: LANGKJÆR, Birger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that a distinction needs to be made between Dogme 95- 's manifesto/'Vow of Chastity' as a working method and the differing styles of the films themselves. With reference to FESTEN and IDIOTERNE and the traditions of European cinema. /
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 130
Title: RwdAuthor: [JB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n3 March 2003 Page: 63
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: CinémAction n107 2003 Pages: 100-108
Title: Le père, figure destructrice (Doux oiseau de jeuness...)Author: GRUNERT, Andrea Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the figure of the father as a destructive influence in Richard Brooks' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Thomas Vinterberg's FESTEN, and Tim Roth's The WAR ZONE.
In: Film Ireland n90 Jan/Feb 2003 Pages: 12-15
Title: An A-Z of Low and Micro InspirationAuthor: KEILY, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Proposes a viewing list of films for anyone venturing into the world of creative/innovative filmmaking on modest budget Includes an interview with the Irish Film Board on the new Low- and Micro- Budget production options.
In: Dox: Documentary Film Quarterly n44 December 2002 Pages: 14-15
Title: Dogme According to JargilAuthor: DI TELLA, Andrés Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The making of Jesper Jargil's De LUTREDE, the third part of his trilogy of films about Lars von Trier and the Dogme movement, collectively labelled The KINGDOM OF CREDIBILITY.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 65
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review April 1999 Page: 32
Title: Festen (The Celebration)Author: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 107
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.
In: Skrien n230 February 1999 Pages: 24-25, 27
Title: Met de digi naar een dineetje: FestenAuthor: BUUR, Chris Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Filmbulletin n220 February 1999 Pages: 28-29
Title: Familienbande FamilienschandeAuthor: LACHAT, Pierre Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: The Independent Film and Video Monthly v22 n7 Aug/Sep 1999 Pages: 41-45
Title: Viva la Revolución!Author: ROBINSON, Esther Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests answers to "Should I shoot in digital video and "How do I release my film digitally?" with examples of digitally shot films The CELEBRATION, The CRUISE, HOMEPAGE, The LAST BROADCAST, ON THE ROPES, INSTRUMENT.
In: Inside Film n19 November 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: indy film profile: DOGMA # 1 - FestenAuthor: HOWIE, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines FESTEN as an example of a Dogma95 film.
In: Positif n455 January 1999 Pages: 13-15
Title: FestenAuthor: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n262 January 1999 Page: 33
Title: Fête de familleAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Page: 28
Title: Das FestAuthor: LEDERLE, Josef Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Pages: 16-18
Title: The big teaseAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Thomas Vinterberg about his new film FESTEN and "Dogma 95".
In: Skrien n236 September 1999 Pages: 24-27
Title: Shabondama Elegy: meer dan pornoAuthor: ELST, Gerrit van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
Description: Comparing FESTEN with SHABONDAMA ELEGY.
In: Cinéaste v24 n2/3 March 1999 Pages: 17-19
Title: Something rotten in the state of Denmark: an interview...Author: PORTON, Richard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Thomas Vinterberg about his film FESTEN (The Celebration) and Dogma 95.
In: Film (epd) n1 January 1999 Pages: 41-42
Title: Das FestAuthor: FELDVOSS, Marli Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Pages: 39-40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MATTHEWS, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n39 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 19-20
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: LALLI, Francesco Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Empire n118 April 1999 Page: 21
Title: New filmsAuthor: REES, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n6 13 Feb 1999 Page: [57] [in inset: Kinofenster 2/99]
Title: Das FestAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: 24 Images n93/94 Autumn 1998 Pages: 48-49
Title: Illustration du psychodrameAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Télérama n2522 13 May 1998 Page: 38
Title: La vague danoiseAuthor: LOISEAU, Jean-Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: At the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival, where his film FESTEN is showing
In: Cineforum n380 December 1998 Pages: 8-11
Title: Cosi gli "scarabocchi" diventano un incantoAuthor: DI LUZIO, Alessandra Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Télérama n2554 23 Dec 1998 Pages: 26-28
Title: FestenAuthor: REMY, Vincent Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Two reviews of FESTEN, one positive, the other negative. Includes the 10 commandments of Dogma 95.
In: Variety 25 May 1998 Pages: 57-58
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: CHESHIRE, Godfrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Rogers, Ariel Pages: xv, 330 pages
Title: Dogme uncut: Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg and the gang that took on Hollywood
Author: STEVENSON, Jack Pages: 310 p.
Title: couch and the silver screen: psychoanalytic reflections on European cinema
Author: SABBADINI, Andrea Pages: xx, 258 p.
Title: Cinema's missing children
Author: Wilson, Emma Pages: ix, 181 p.
Title: name of this book is Dogme 95
Author: KELLY, Richard Pages: i-ix, 230p.
Title: Family life: riflessioni e schede per un cinema sulla famiglia
Author: FIORI, Roberto Pages: 126p.
Date: 1998 (Copyright)Country: Denmark[Director]: Thomas Vinterberg
Synopsis: A family party to celebrate the 60th birthday of a prosperous country hotelier slowly disintegrates as the emotional damage suffered by his now grown-up children becomes increasingly evident.Synopsis: A family converge together to celebrate the 60th birthday of patriarch Helge. Helge's now grown-up children all attend but as the party progresses the emotional damage they have suffered becomes more apparent. Then Helge's son Christian finally accuses his father.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Homecoming, Family, Birthday parties, Fathers
Releases
Date: 1998not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 105 mins Subtitles: Danish
Date: April 2019Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 105 mins Dialogue (original): Danish / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
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Produced by: Nimbus Film ApS, In Collaboration with: DR - Danmarks Radio, [In Collaboration with]: SVT Kanal 1 Drama, With Support from: Nordisk Film- och TV-Fond, Made under: Dogme 95, [Executive Producer (DR TV)]: Svend Abrahamsen, [Executive Producer (SVT Drama)]: Johan Mardell, [Executive Producer (Nordisk F/TV Fond)]: Dag Alveberg, Producer: Brigitte Hald, Line Producer: Morten Kaufmann, Production: Signe Jensen, Production: Torben Stig Nielsen, Production: Karina Strand, Production: Camilla Thomsen, Production: David ØsterbØg, Mie Andreasen, [Post-production Supervisor]: Tove Jystrup, Assistant Director: Eigil Jakobsen, Casting: Rie Hedegaard, Casting: Panorama, Casting (Panorama): Lene Seested, Screenplay: Thomas Vinterberg, Screenplay: Mogens Rukov, From an idea by: Thomas Vinterberg, Director of Photography: Anthony Dod Mantle, Technical Matters/2nd Camera: Peter Hjorth, Stills: Lars HØgsted, Film Editor: Valdís Óskarsdóttir, Assistant Film Editor: Vagn Rose, [Video to 35mm Film]: Lukkien Digital Film Facilities, Piano & Original Score: Lars Bo Jensen, Sound Supervisor: Morten Holm, Synchronisation on Location: Thomas Caspersen, Jan Gundtofte-Bruun, Boom Operator: Ad Stoop, Mix Studio: Mainstream ApS, Fights & Stunts: Thomas Bo Larsen, [Laboratory]: Cineco B.V., We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Skjoldenæsholm Hotel og Konferencecenter, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Susanne Bruun de Neergaard, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Birgitte Simonsen, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Jørgen Kromann Larsen, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Ingerlise Vinterberg, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Maria Walbom, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Lone Walbom, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Carsten Walbom, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Trille HØy, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Jens Arentzen, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Trine Breum, We Are Profoundly, Unreservedly Grateful: Per Fly, Ole Christian Madsen, [PR]: Jon Stephensen, [Legal Counsel]: Michael Christiani Havemann
Cast
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Ulrich Thomsen (Christian Klingenfeldt), Henning Moritzen (Helge Klingenfeldt, father), Thomas Bo Larsen (Michael Klingenfeldt), Paprika Steen (Helene Klingenfeldt), Birthe Neumann (Elsa Klingenfeldt, mother), Trine Dyrholm (Pia), Helle Dolleris (Mette), Therese Glahn (Michelle), Klaus Bondam (master of ceremonies), Bjarne Henriksen (Kim, chef), Gbatokai Dakinah (Gbatokai), Lasse Lunderskov (uncle), Lars Brygmann (receptionist), Lene Laub Oksen (sister), Linda Laursen (Birthe), John Boas (granddad), Erna Boas (grandma), Bent Henningsen, Poul KajbÆk, Vibeke Dalset, Janne Thomsen, Anette Jakobsen, Poul Petersen, Gulli Sejrsen, Vibeke Kaiser, John Johnsen, Dan Eilertsen, Søren SØgreni, Annette Jakobsen, Kate Goldschmidt, Jens NØrring, Bent Kaiser, Maria MyrgÅrd, Peter Krag, Stig Poul Hansen (guests/waiters), Kaj Rasmussen, Robert StrandgÅrd, Gry Worre Hallberg, René (in the kitchen), Christine Louise JØrgensen, Dorte Olofsen, Kasper Olofsen, Emilian Sejersen, Susanne Funck, Rosmarie JØrgensen, Lasse Jacobsen, Sigrid AalbÆk, Mikkel Jacobsen (child), Thomas Vinterberg ([taxi driver])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(30)
In: Empire n233 November 2008 Page: 193Title: At home/DVD reissues: FestenAuthor: AB Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film International v4 n1 2006 Pages: 34-42
Title: What was Dogme 95?Author: LANGKJÆR, Birger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argues that a distinction needs to be made between Dogme 95- 's manifesto/'Vow of Chastity' as a working method and the differing styles of the films themselves. With reference to FESTEN and IDIOTERNE and the traditions of European cinema. /
In: Empire n164 February 2003 Page: 130
Title: RwdAuthor: [JB] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v13 n3 March 2003 Page: 63
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: NEVILLE, Lucy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: CinémAction n107 2003 Pages: 100-108
Title: Le père, figure destructrice (Doux oiseau de jeuness...)Author: GRUNERT, Andrea Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: On the figure of the father as a destructive influence in Richard Brooks' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, Thomas Vinterberg's FESTEN, and Tim Roth's The WAR ZONE.
In: Film Ireland n90 Jan/Feb 2003 Pages: 12-15
Title: An A-Z of Low and Micro InspirationAuthor: KEILY, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Proposes a viewing list of films for anyone venturing into the world of creative/innovative filmmaking on modest budget Includes an interview with the Irish Film Board on the new Low- and Micro- Budget production options.
In: Dox: Documentary Film Quarterly n44 December 2002 Pages: 14-15
Title: Dogme According to JargilAuthor: DI TELLA, Andrés Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The making of Jesper Jargil's De LUTREDE, the third part of his trilogy of films about Lars von Trier and the Dogme movement, collectively labelled The KINGDOM OF CREDIBILITY.
In: Sight and Sound v9 n12 December 1999 Page: 65
Title: Video: retailAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review April 1999 Page: 32
Title: Festen (The Celebration)Author: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n116 February 1999 Page: 107
Title: Preview of the year 1999Author: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief description as part of a preview of films of 1999.
In: Skrien n230 February 1999 Pages: 24-25, 27
Title: Met de digi naar een dineetje: FestenAuthor: BUUR, Chris Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
In: Filmbulletin n220 February 1999 Pages: 28-29
Title: Familienbande FamilienschandeAuthor: LACHAT, Pierre Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: The Independent Film and Video Monthly v22 n7 Aug/Sep 1999 Pages: 41-45
Title: Viva la Revolución!Author: ROBINSON, Esther Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests answers to "Should I shoot in digital video and "How do I release my film digitally?" with examples of digitally shot films The CELEBRATION, The CRUISE, HOMEPAGE, The LAST BROADCAST, ON THE ROPES, INSTRUMENT.
In: Inside Film n19 November 1999 Pages: 38-39
Title: indy film profile: DOGMA # 1 - FestenAuthor: HOWIE, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Examines FESTEN as an example of a Dogma95 film.
In: Positif n455 January 1999 Pages: 13-15
Title: FestenAuthor: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Premiere n262 January 1999 Page: 33
Title: Fête de familleAuthor: DIASTÈME Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Film Dienst v52 n1 5 Jan 1999 Page: 28
Title: Das FestAuthor: LEDERLE, Josef Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v9 n2 February 1999 Pages: 16-18
Title: The big teaseAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Thomas Vinterberg about his new film FESTEN and "Dogma 95".
In: Skrien n236 September 1999 Pages: 24-27
Title: Shabondama Elegy: meer dan pornoAuthor: ELST, Gerrit van Article type: ReviewLanguage: Dutch
Description: Comparing FESTEN with SHABONDAMA ELEGY.
In: Cinéaste v24 n2/3 March 1999 Pages: 17-19
Title: Something rotten in the state of Denmark: an interview...Author: PORTON, Richard Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Thomas Vinterberg about his film FESTEN (The Celebration) and Dogma 95.
In: Film (epd) n1 January 1999 Pages: 41-42
Title: Das FestAuthor: FELDVOSS, Marli Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: Sight and Sound v9 n3 March 1999 Pages: 39-40
Title: ReviewsAuthor: MATTHEWS, Peter Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Tutti i Film della Stagione v5 n39 May/Jun 1999 Pages: 19-20
Title: [Film Tutti i Film della Stagione - v5 n39 May/Jun 1999: no known title]Author: LALLI, Francesco Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Empire n118 April 1999 Page: 21
Title: New filmsAuthor: REES, Caroline Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n6 13 Feb 1999 Page: [57] [in inset: Kinofenster 2/99]
Title: Das FestAuthor: KLEBER, Reinhard Article type: ReviewLanguage: German
In: 24 Images n93/94 Autumn 1998 Pages: 48-49
Title: Illustration du psychodrameAuthor: MARSOLAIS, Gilles Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Reviewed at the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival.
In: Télérama n2522 13 May 1998 Page: 38
Title: La vague danoiseAuthor: LOISEAU, Jean-Claude Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: At the 1998 Cannes International Film Festival, where his film FESTEN is showing
In: Cineforum n380 December 1998 Pages: 8-11
Title: Cosi gli "scarabocchi" diventano un incantoAuthor: DI LUZIO, Alessandra Article type: CreditsLanguage: Italian
In: Télérama n2554 23 Dec 1998 Pages: 26-28
Title: FestenAuthor: REMY, Vincent Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Two reviews of FESTEN, one positive, the other negative. Includes the 10 commandments of Dogma 95.
In: Variety 25 May 1998 Pages: 57-58
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: CHESHIRE, Godfrey Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(6)
Title: Cinematic appeals: the experience of new movie technologiesAuthor: Rogers, Ariel Pages: xv, 330 pages
Title: Dogme uncut: Lars von Trier, Thomas Vinterberg and the gang that took on Hollywood
Author: STEVENSON, Jack Pages: 310 p.
Title: couch and the silver screen: psychoanalytic reflections on European cinema
Author: SABBADINI, Andrea Pages: xx, 258 p.
Title: Cinema's missing children
Author: Wilson, Emma Pages: ix, 181 p.
Title: name of this book is Dogme 95
Author: KELLY, Richard Pages: i-ix, 230p.
Title: Family life: riflessioni e schede per un cinema sulla famiglia
Author: FIORI, Roberto Pages: 126p.