Filmcollege #4 - Dogma 95 + Festen ¹⁹⁹⁸

Film lecture: Dogma 95

Discover the radical world of Dogme 95, a groundbreaking film movement that turned the rules of traditional cinema on their head. In this film lecture, film journalist Dana Linssen delves into the principles and impact of the manifesto drawn up in 1995 by Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg. What did this sober and uncompromising approach mean for filmmakers and viewers? Using film fragments and analysis, Dana exposes the unique style, ethics and controversy of Dogme 95.

Festivities (1998)

After the lecture, Festen (1998), the very first Dogma 95 film, will be shown. This gripping family drama by Thomas Vinterberg tells the story of a patriarch whose birthday party takes an explosive turn when deep-seated secrets come to light. With its raw aesthetics and emotional power, Festen shows exactly what makes Dogma 95 so special.

Dana Linssen

Dana Linssen is a film critic for NRC since 1997, former editor-in-chief of Filmkrant (1998-2019), teacher and philosopher. As founder of the Slow Criticism Project, she organizes interventions as a counterbalance to the commodification of film journalism. She is known for her sharp analyses and passion for cinema as an art form. With her expertise and enthusiasm, Dana knows how to inspire you to look at film with a fresh perspective. Festen - Dogma '95