Plot
2017 film directed by Ruben Östlund
✍️ CinePearl Editorial AI-generated by Groq / Llama 3.3 · CC0 data
Why Watch This
The Square delivers a razor‑sharp, absurdist look at the pretensions of the contemporary art world, turning museum openings into social experiments that force both characters and viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. Its dead‑pan humor is balanced by moments of genuine tension, making the satire feel both hilarious and unsettling.
Best For
Art‑house fans, Satire lovers, Social‑commentary enthusiasts, Festival goers, Intellectual comedy fans
The CinePearl Take
Ruben Östlund’s direction keeps the film’s pacing deliberately measured, allowing each cringe‑inducing set‑piece to breathe before the next punchline lands. Daniel Hallberg, though in a supporting role, shines with a dead‑pan delivery that anchors the chaos around him. The film’s central theme—how far we’ll go to uphold “the square” of moral correctness—remains resonant long after the credits roll.
If You Liked This, Try
The Death of Stalin · Parasite · The Lobster
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Ruben Östlund
- Cast
- Daniel Hallberg
- Writer
- Ruben Östlund
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- Released
- 20 May 2017
- Language
- Danish, Swedish, English
- Country
- France
- IMDb
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