What's the absolute worst thing that could happen during a prestigious family event in which everybody - from distant cousins to brothers and sisters, to house staff and friends - has gathered to celebrate the life of one man? How about the son of one man, standing to make a toast, revealing that - in their youth - they were sexually abused by their father? And this, dear friends, is the horrid plot of Thomas Vinterberg's The Celebration. Known in its country of origin, Denmark, as "Festen," this awkward, candid tale - made under the Dogme 95 rules - is an incredibly powerful (and yet surprising unheard of) motion picture. As with Vinterberg's other film to make our list, The Hunt, the subject matter inherent to this flick is bound to put people off, but if you're willing to give it a chance, you'll be faced with an unforgettable drama - one that will lodge itself into your brain forever. Like this article? Got any suggestions? Agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments section below.
Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.
