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
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.