Synopsis
Triangle of Sadness is a biting satirical dark comedy directed by Ruben Östlund that follows a group of ultra-wealthy passengers, influencers, and crew members aboard a luxury superyacht. When a catastrophic storm strikes, the social hierarchies collapse spectacularly, and a subsequent shipwreck forces survivors to rebuild power structures on a deserted island. The film sharply critiques capitalism, vanity, and class dynamics with both dark humor and uncomfortable realism.
Did You Know?
- Won the Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
- Director Ruben Östlund won his second Palme d'Or with this film.
- The vomiting yacht scene took several days to film.
- Woody Harrelson and the captain traded communist and capitalist quotes.
- The film's title refers to a cosmetic term for frown lines.
Iconic Quotes
- I'm Captain Thomas, and I'm an alcoholic.
- In the words of Karl Marx: from each according to his ability.
- You are the guest, I am the captain. I say when it's time to eat.
- Money is a fiction. Power is real.
- Right now I'm the captain of this island. You work for me.
