The Celebration

In this Danish drama, a family gathers to celebrate the patriarch’s 60th birthday at a grand estate, but the festive atmosphere quickly unravels as dark family secrets are revealed. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the film is a notable example of the Dogme 95 movement, which emphasizes naturalistic storytelling and minimalistic production techniques. The movie received critical acclaim and won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It features compelling performances from actors such as Ulrich Thomsen and Henning Moritzen. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.