Banketten (English: The Banquet) is a 1948 Swedish drama film which is directed by Hasse Ekman.
Jacob Cotten is just about to turn 60 years old and his prominent family will hold a banquet in his honour to celebrate the occasion.
At this time his youngest son announce that he will not inherit his father's business and money, because he is a communist and want to make it on his own.
Cottens daughter lives in a distorted marriage full of violence, arguments, abuse, and alcohol.
The eldest son lives like a spoiled parasite on his rich family and has no intent to change his ways.