Movie synopsis - At Helge's 60th birthday party, some unpleasant family truths are revealed.br Starring: Ulrich Thomsen, Henning Moritzen, Paprika Steen, Thomas Bo Larsenbr Director: Thomas Vinterbergbr "Festen" was the first 'Dogme 95' film, an artistic movement created by Danish directors Vinterberg and Lars von Trier. The movement preferred simple and analog production values to allow for the highlighting of plot and performance.