: Filmed entirely on handheld digital cameras with natural lighting only.
: Beyond its formal innovation, Festen is praised by critics and even psychological experts for its accurate and "praiseworthy" depiction of the consequences of long-term trauma and family secrets. subtitle Festen.1998.DVDRip.x264.AC3-MLT
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