---
title: "The Celebration"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-celebration-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 309
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Celebration (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-celebration-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Celebration is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by DR, SVT, Nimbus Film. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wealthy businessman's family gathers for his 60th birthday, sparking a dramatic clash of truth."

### Why Watch
- Engaging family drama
- Compelling birthday celebration premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains a devastating secret
- Themes of denial and truth
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with a devastating family secret and a battle of truth and denial.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, tense, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Thomas Vinterberg
- **Networks / Studios**: DR, SVT, Nimbus Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ulrich Thomsen** as *Christian*
- **Henning Moritzen** as *Faderen*
- **Thomas Bo Larsen** as *Michael*
- **Paprika Steen** as *Helene*
- **Birthe Neumann** as *Moderen*
- **Trine Dyrholm** as *Pia*
- **Helle Dolleris** as *Mette*
- **Therese Glahn** as *Michelle*
- **Klaus Bondam** as *Toastmasteren*
- **Bjarne Henriksen** as *Kokken*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the occasion for the gathering?
The family gathers to celebrate a wealthy businessman's 60th birthday.

### Q: When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 10/09/1998.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama.

### Q: What disrupts the celebration?
The eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Celebration — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/309)
- [The Celebration - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Celebration)

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