The Celebration

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The Celebration

"Every family has a secret."

1998

1h 45m

7.7(1157 votes)

Drama

Overview

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 shocking secret.

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49 members

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Ulrich Thomsen

Christian

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Henning Moritzen

Faderen

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Thomas Bo Larsen

Michael

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Paprika Steen

Helene

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Birthe Neumann

Moderen

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Trine Dyrholm

Pia

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Helle Dolleris

Mette

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Therese Glahn

Michelle

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Klaus Bondam

Toastmasteren

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Bjarne Henriksen

Kokken

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Gbatokai Dakinah

Gbatokai

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Lasse Lunderskov

Onklen

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Lars Brygmann

Receptionisten

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Lene Laub Oksen

Søsteren

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Linda Laursen

Birthe

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John Boas

Farfar

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Erna Boas

Farmor

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Bent Henningsen

Statister

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Poul Kajbæk

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Vibeke Dalset

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Janne Thomsen

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Anette Jakobsen

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Poul Petersen

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Gulli Sejrsen

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Vibeke Kaiser

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John Johnsen

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Dan Eilertsen

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Søren Sögreni

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Kate Goldschmidt

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Jens Nørring

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Bent Kaiser

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Maria Myrgård

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Peter Krag

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Stig Poul Hansen

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Kaj Rasmussen

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Robert Strandgård

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Gry Worre Hallberg

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René

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Christine Louise Jørgensen

Børn

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Dorte Olofsen

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Kasper Olofsen

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Emilian Sejersen

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Susanne Funck

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Rosmarie Jørgensen

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Lasse Jacobsen

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Sigrid Aalbæk Jensen

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Mikkel Jacobsen

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Birgitte Simonsen

Christian's Friend (uncredited)

Directing

Thomas Vinterberg

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

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