As the first film certified under the "Vow of Chastity," Festen adheres to a strict set of minimalist rules designed to strip away Hollywood's "illusionism": : No non-diegetic music; all sounds and music
: No non-diegetic music; all sounds and music must occur within the scene itself.
: Filmed entirely on handheld digital cameras with natural lighting only.
As the first film certified under the "Vow of Chastity," Festen adheres to a strict set of minimalist rules designed to strip away Hollywood's "illusionism":
