Rent Festen (aka Celebration ) (1998)
To celebrate his 60th birthday, family patriarch Helge Klingelfeldt throws a lavish dinner party for all his friends and family. After years of tense estrangement Helge is particularly anxious that his three children, Christian, Michael and Helene support the party's festive mood by parading an impression of a happy and loving family.
However, th eldest son's speech serves only to expose a secret that descends the celebration into a tragic and heartbreaking night that will never be forgotten.
However, th eldest son's speech serves only to expose a secret that descends the celebration into a tragic and heartbreaking night that will never be forgotten.
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- DVD
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BFI Classification:
Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 13/10/2008 |
| Production Year: | 1998 |
| Run Time: | 100 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- The making of Festen
- Festen in retrospect
- The disclosure of Festen