Directed by:
Ruben ÖstlundScreenplay:
Ruben ÖstlundCinematography:
Fredrik WenzelCast:
Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Terry Notary, Sofie Hamilton, Christopher Læssø, John Nordling, Linda Anborg, Jan Lindwall, Iman Mirbioki (more)VOD (3)
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Force Majeure director Ruben Östlund returns with a knife-sharp satire on art, culture and communication in the digital age. Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, The Square stars Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss and Dominic West. Christian is a divorced but devoted father of two, and the respected curator of a contemporary art museum in Stockholm. He's gearing up to launch their next show, 'The Square', a daring installation examining altruism and our duty to help others. However, Christian's own views on social responsibility are put to the test when he becomes the victim of a scam, forcing him to question the world around him and his place in it. Meanwhile, a shocking viral stunt cooked up by the museum's PR agency is met with public outcry, sending Christian - and the museum - into an existential crisis. With pitch-perfect performances, inventive set pieces and a cutting deadpan wit, The Square is a hilarious, unique and often surreal look at idealism and cynicism in the modern world. (Curzon Artificial Eye)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2018 - Best Foreign Language Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2017 - Best International Independent Film
European Film Awards
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Film)
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Comedy)
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Director)
- 2017 - Claes Bang (Best Actor)
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Screenwriter)
- 2017 - Josefin Åsberg (Best Production Designer)
César Awards
- 2018 - Ruben Östlund (Best Foreign Film)
Goya Awards
- 2018 - Ruben Östlund (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2018 - Ruben Östlund (Best Non-American Film)
Polish Film Awards
- 2018 - Ruben Östlund (Best European Film)
Guldbagge Awards
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Director)
- 2017 - Fredrik Wenzel (Best Cinematography)
- 2017 - Best Film
- 2017 - Claes Bang (Best Actor)
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Best Screenplay)
- 2017 - Josefin Åsberg (Best Production Design)
Golden Globes
- 2018 - Best Motion Picture – Foreign Language
Critics Choice Awards
- 2018 - Best Foreign Language Film
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2017 - Best Foreign Language Film
The Saturn Awards
- 2018 - Best International Film
Cannes Film Festival
- 2017 - Ruben Östlund (Golden Palm - Official Competition)