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The Square streaming

2017 Movie France, United States, Germany, Sweden, Denmark Drama, Comedy 145 min FSK 12
By: Ruben Östlund With: Elisabeth Moss, Claes Bang, Dominic West

Christian is the respected curator of a contemporary art museum, a divorced but devoted father of two who drives an electric car and supports good causes. His next show is "The Square", an installation which invites passersby to altruism, reminding them of their role as responsible fellow human beings. But sometimes, it is difficult to live up to your own ideals: Christian's foolish response to the theft of his phone drags him into shameful situations. Meanwhile, the museum's PR agency has created an unexpected campaign for "The Square". The response is overblown and sends Christian, as well as the museum, into an existential crisis.

Filmium rating
71%

Festival Achievements

European Film Awards 2017
Awards:
European Film • European Director • European Comedy • European Actor • European Screenwriter
Selections:
Feature Film Selection
Festival de Cannes 2017
Awards:
In Competition - Feature films • In Competition - Feature films • In Competition - Feature films
San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2017
Selections:
Zabaltegi - Tabakalera

Mood

Dark
Ironic
Satirical
Thought-Provoking

Cast & Crew

Ruben Östlund
Claes Bang
Elisabeth Moss
Dominic West
Terry Notary

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Improvisational
Long Takes
Realism

Pace

Deliberate
Reflective
Slow-Burn

Style

Black Comedy
Satirical
Surrealism

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Personal Integrity
Public Scandal
Social Responsibility

Characters

Art Curator
Artist Oleg
Christian
Museum Staff

Ending

Ambiguous
Moral Reflection
Social Critique

Historical Context

Art World Critique
Contemporary Society

Key Plot Points

Christian'S Personal Crisis
Public Outrage Over Promotional Video
The Art Exhibit 'The Square'

Plot

Art World Satire
Moral Crisis
Moral Dilemmas
Satirical Critique
Social Commentary
Social Critique

Setting

Art Museum
Stockholm
Sweden
Urban
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

Berlin
Gothenburg
Stockholm

Theme

Art And Morality
Moral Ambiguity
Moral Hypocrisy
Social Responsibility
Trust

Genre

Black Comedy
Comedy
Drama
Satire

Audiences

Adults
Art Lovers
Critics
Intellectuals
Social Critics

Titles

O quadrado
The Square
The Square. La farsa del arte
Квадрат
方形
自由广场
더 스퀘어

Awards

European Film Awards
Golden Palm
Guldbagge Awards

Critical Reception

Controversial
Mixed Opinions
Positive Reviews

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

73 Metacritic
85% Rotten Tomatoes

Reception

Cannes Film Festival
Critical Acclaim
Festival Success
Golden Palm
Palme D'Or Winner

Production Countries

Denmark
France
Germany
Sweden

Release Year

2017
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