The Square

The Square is a 2017 Swedish satirical drama directed by Ruben Östlund, following Christian, a respected museum curator whose carefully constructed liberal persona crumbles after a series of poor decisions. The film uses dark humor and uncomfortable set pieces to expose the hypocrisy lurking beneath contemporary art culture and privileged Western society. A sharp, provocative critique of performative ethics and social responsibility, it challenges audiences to examine their own moral boundaries.

• Won the Palme d'Or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.
• Director Ruben Östlund also wrote the screenplay himself.
• The film sparked real debate about modern art pretension.
• Elisabeth Moss improvised several moments during her scenes.
• The viral 'Monkey Man' dinner scene took days to film.

• The Square is a sanctuary of trust and caring. Within it we all share equal rights and obligations.
• Sometimes you have to do something bad to do something good.
• You had one chance to be a decent human being.
• We want people to think. We want people to feel.
• What would you do if someone really needed your help?