# The Celebration: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Celebration is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray of Thomas Vinterberg’s Danish drama about a family gathering disrupted by devastating revelations. The two-disc special edition lists a 2K restoration and a range of director and Dogme 95-related extras.

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- Model: LGJ-QBLJ-OP239
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- Price: 19.98 USD
- Previous price: 39.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 107

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## At a glance

- A 2K digital restoration approved by director Thomas Vinterberg, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
- Two discs include commentary, interviews, documentaries, two early short films, deleted scenes and a trailer.
- English subtitles are listed for the Danish-language film.
- The story centers on a family celebration that turns into a confrontation with buried trauma.

## Pros

- The two-disc edition includes a substantial set of film-related extras, including two Vinterberg short films and material about Dogme 95.
- English subtitles give English-speaking viewers access to the Danish-language feature.

## Cons

- The feature is listed in Blu-ray format, not 4K UHD.

## Specifications

### Film and release
- Format: Blu-ray
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Thomas Vinterberg
- Language: Danish
- Subtitles: English
- Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
- Release date: January 11, 2022
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
- Number of discs: 2
### Edition features
- Restoration and soundtrack: 2K digital restoration, approved by director Thomas Vinterberg, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Included supplements: Audio commentary from 2005 featuring Vinterberg; New interview with Vinterberg; Two early short films by Vinterberg:Last Round\(1993\) andThe Boy Who Walked Backwards\(1995\); The Purified, a 2002 documentary about Dogme 95, featuring interviews with Vinterberg and filmmakers Søren Kragh-Jacobsen, Kristian Levring, and Lars von Trier; Program in which Vinterberg discusses the real-life inspiration for the film; Documentaries featuring members of the cast and crew at the film’s premiere in Copenhagen and reflecting back on the production; ADM:DOP, a 2003 documentary profile of cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle; Deleted scenes, with optional audio commentary by Vinterberg; Trailer; PLUS: An essay by critic and author Michael Koresky
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 6.75 x 5.35 x 0.65 inches; 3.53 ounces

## A good fit for

- Criterion collectors seeking a Blu-ray edition with restoration and supplementary material.
- Viewers interested in Thomas Vinterberg, Danish cinema, or Dogme 95.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings means responses are not unanimous. The ratings do not establish what viewers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance beyond indicating generally favorable reception.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
It is listed as a two-disc Blu-ray edition, with a 2K digital restoration and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
### Are English subtitles included?
Yes. English subtitles are listed for the Danish-language film.
### What extras are listed?
The listed supplements include commentary, interviews, documentaries, two early Vinterberg short films, deleted scenes, a trailer and an essay.

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