The Celebration
1998 · 105 MIN · IMDB 8.0 · 96,959 VOTES · DIR. Thomas Vinterberg
Overview
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a shocking secret.
Dialogue Timeline — 914 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:37 the party
00:03:56 This is Christian, my brother.
00:07:20 Come.
00:10:51 I read the papers too, you know. Business is good.
00:14:13 I'll stay with her then. I don't mind.
00:18:33 Aren't you going to the party?
00:23:31 Funny. You we're always the one argueing
00:28:24 Don't you sleep well?
00:33:10 But first a speech.
00:36:41 Helge, it's your birthday. That's nice.
00:40:07 How are you doing? - Good.
00:44:02 I got them.
00:47:46 Hurry up.
00:50:46 I was just leaving. Have you seen my car keys?
00:54:24 They're ready. Christian doesn't look happy.
00:59:16 Ever since you told us you wanted to become a singer...
01:02:54 Her son was on his knees. Her husband had his pants down.
01:06:58 Do we really have to tie you to this tree, Christian?
01:10:23 Time for a happy song.
01:16:31 After the polonaise the master of ceremonies finds a note on his glass.
01:20:21 I'm scared to go without you.
01:26:52 He's gone and his wife is furious. She's in my room.
01:32:19 You're killing me.
01:37:40 Are you coming? - I'll stay here.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed914
Dialogue density8.7 lines / min
First line00:00:37
Final line01:37:40
Production Record
DirectorThomas Vinterberg
LanguageDanish
Budget$1,300,000
IMDb votes96,959