Festen

During a party in honor of the father of the house's sixtieth birthday, his son reveals a shocking secret that completely collapses the facade of an apparently perfect family. Festen won the Jury Prize at the Filmfestival van Cannes in 1998 and is still considered a masterpiece of modern cinema. With intense acting performances and an oppressive atmosphere, this film is an emotional rollercoaster that confronts the viewer with themes such as shame, guilt, and forgiveness. Director: Thomas Vinterberg Met: Ulrich Thomsen, Thomas Bo Lansen, Paprika Steen Speelduur: 101 minutes Danish spoken, Dutch subtitles De CinéClub chooses 'classics' and lesser-known high-quality films, with a short introduction beforehand.