Festen

Synopsis

A family gathers at a grand estate to celebrate their patriarch’s 60th birthday, a seemingly joyous occasion. However, the veneer of familial harmony shatters when Christian, one of the sons, delivers a shocking toast, accusing his father of horrific abuse against him and his recently deceased twin sister. Initially met with disbelief and dismissive anger, his words plant a seed of doubt that slowly festers amongst the distinguished guests. As the party descends into a maelstrom of denial, recrimination, and unsettling revelations, the truth behind the family's carefully constructed facade in *Festen* begins to terrifyingly unravel, forcing everyone to confront an unbearable past.

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Cast List

Ulrich ThomsenChristianHenning MoritzenFaderenThomas Bo LarsenMichaelPaprika SteenHeleneBirthe NeumannModerenTrine DyrholmPiaHelle DollerisMetteTherese GlahnMichelleKlaus BondamToastmasterenBjarne HenriksenKokkenGbatokai DakinahGbatokaiLasse LunderskovOnklen