Packet 9: Tossup 14

This film’s end credits, which are projected underwater, are set to the notes of a music box with a toy ballerina. Near the end of this film, a lighter flame is the only light source for a surreal sequence that depicts the spirit of a woman who had hid her suicide note in the style of a children’s game called “getting warmer.” This film’s director cameos as a cabbie whose passenger, (15[1])an African-American targeted by a racist children’s song, is named Gbatokai (“guh-BAH-toh-kye”). Anthony Dod (*) Mantle’s handheld (10[1])camerawork for this film was motivated by its director being the first to sign a “vow of chastity” he drafted with (-5[1])a compatriot. A hoax radio segment (10[1])inspired this film’s inciting incident, in which Christian announces that he and his late twin sister (10[1])Linda (10[1])were sexually abused by their father. (10[2])For 10 points, (-5[1])Thomas (10[1])Vinterberg launched Dogme 95 (10[2])with what film about a family party? ■END■ (10[5]0[3])

ANSWER: The Celebration [or Festen]
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Summary

TournamentEditionMatchHeardConv. %Superpower %Power %Neg %Avg. Buzz
2025 Absolute Cinema - Canada2025-11-082100%0%0%0%139.00
2025 Absolute Cinema - Chicago Open2025-11-08580%0%0%20%144.00
2025 Absolute Cinema - Minnesota2025-11-08250%0%0%0%85.00
2025 Absolute Cinema - Online (1)2025-11-083100%0%0%0%133.33
2025 Absolute Cinema - Online (2)2025-11-165100%0%20%20%127.00